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•Attorney Peter J. Kovac's law license was revoked after he was declared in default in disciplinary proceedings

Aug 15, 2025•4 min read

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin Supreme Court Revokes Attorney License After Default

The Wisconsin Supreme Court revoked attorney Peter J. Kovac's law license following disciplinary proceedings in which he was declared in default. The Office of Lawyer Regulation filed a 70-page complaint alleging 11 counts of professional misconduct related to his representation of clients in criminal cases.

•The Office of Lawyer Regulation filed 11 counts of professional misconduct related to representation in criminal cases

Regulatory

•FTC Chairman Ferguson issued statement supporting Trump's revocation of Biden's 2021 competition executive order

FTC Chairman Applauds Trump's Revocation of Biden Competition Order

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson praised President Trump's decision to revoke the Biden-Harris Administration's 2021 Executive Order on competition policy. Ferguson characterized the move as a shift away from what he called 'top-down competition regulations' toward a more market-friendly approach that allows businesses to operate freely without government interference.

•New administration signals shift from aggressive antitrust enforcement to market-friendly policies

•Wisconsin Supreme Court reduced recommended two-year suspension to 18 months for attorney Robert T. Malloy

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin Attorney Gets 18-Month Suspension After Misconduct Plea

The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended attorney Robert T. Malloy's law license for 18 months after he pleaded no contest to eight counts of professional misconduct. The court also ordered him to pay restitution to a former client and cover the full costs of the disciplinary proceeding.

•Malloy pleaded no contest to eight counts of professional misconduct but withdrew his appeal

•Wisconsin attorney John P. Buran received a 30-month license suspension for forging witness signatures on nine wills

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin Attorney Gets 30-Month Suspension for Forging Will Signatures

The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended attorney John P. Buran's law license for 30 months after he admitted to forging a former employee's signature as a witness on nine wills and submitting six of those documents to probate court.

•The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected both a referee's 18-month recommendation and regulators' request for license revocation

Supreme Court of New Hampshire

NH Supreme Court: Veterans' Disability Benefits Count as Income for Tax Exemption

The New Hampshire Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling that denied a military veteran's request for an elderly property tax exemption, determining that federal veterans' disability benefits must be counted as income when calculating eligibility under state law.

•New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled veterans' disability benefits must be included in income calculations for elderly property tax exemptions

•Girard Conti, a Barnstead veteran, was denied tax relief because his total income including benefits exceeded the $30,000 threshold

Regulatory

•Four manufacturers controlling 99% of heavy-duty truck market secured FTC deal to close antitrust investigation

FTC Closes Truck Manufacturer Antitrust Probe After Securing Commitments

The Federal Trade Commission has closed its antitrust investigation into four major truck manufacturers that control up to 99% of the U.S. heavy-duty truck market after securing written commitments addressing competition concerns over their environmental partnership with California regulators.

•Clean Truck Partnership with California regulators raised concerns about market coordination and output restrictions

Supreme Court of Missouri

Missouri Supreme Court Affirms Murder Conviction in Greene County Case

The Missouri Supreme Court rejected Dustin Curtis Winter's appeal of his first-degree murder and kidnapping convictions, finding sufficient evidence supported the jury's verdict. The court remanded the case only to correct a discrepancy between written and oral sentencing.

•Winter was convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping in Greene County Circuit Court

•Missouri Supreme Court rejected his insufficient evidence argument and affirmed convictions

Supreme Court of Missouri

Missouri Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Employment Discrimination Case

The Missouri Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by former Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission employee Kevin Rhodes, who challenged the constitutionality of damages caps under the Missouri Human Rights Act after winning a jury verdict for hostile work environment and retaliation claims.

•Missouri Supreme Court dismissed appeal due to incomplete judgment that failed to address equitable relief and prejudgment interest

•Kevin Rhodes won jury verdict against Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for hostile work environment and retaliation

Supreme Court of Missouri

Missouri Supreme Court Dismisses Prison Worker Discrimination Appeal

The Missouri Supreme Court dismissed an appeal in *Carter v. Missouri Department of Corrections*, ruling the circuit court's judgment was not final because it failed to address all requested relief. The case involved age and disability discrimination claims by a deceased prison employee's estate.

•Missouri Supreme Court dismissed appeal due to incomplete circuit court judgment

•Case involved age and disability discrimination by deceased prison employee against Missouri Department of Corrections