Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Wisconsin elections commission rejects complaint against Trump fake electors for second time
Wisconsin’s bipartisan elections commission, for a second time, has unanimously rejected a complaint against fake presidential electors who attempted to cast the state’s ballots for Donald Trump in 2020.
Dane County judiciary appoints Internet Tech specialist as new clerk of Circuit Court
He will serve the remainder of the Clerk’s current term, ending on January 4, 2027.
Governor Evers announces $6.7 Billion positive balance in state’s general fund
The state’s GAAP balance increased by more than 40 percent from a positive balance of $4.6 billion at the end of the 2021-22 fiscal year to a new record high of $6.7 billion at the end of the 2022-23 fiscal year.
Janesville man sentenced to life in prison for Wisconsin Dells Homicide
Evidence presented at trial showed Mondy destroyed evidence after the shooting and attempted to flee across state lines to Chicago.
Wisconsin prosecutor appeals ruling that cleared way for abortions to resume in state
A Republican district attorney has appealed a court ruling that determined that an 1849 Wisconsin law does not ban abortions.
$700 Million Google settlement reached with Wisconsin Attorney General
Google will pay $630 million in restitution, minus costs and fees, to consumers.
Former Oath Keeper Bayside officer resigns, interviews with other agency
More Wisconsin law enforcement officers involved in Oath Keepers.
Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown welcomes Christopher Vandeventer to the firm’s Civil Litigation Group
The Milwaukee, Wisconsin based trial and litigation law firm of Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown LLP (GRGB) is pleased to announce the addition of Attorney Christopher Vandeventer to the firm’s civil litigation team.
State Bar of Wisconsin sued over diversity program in new federal lawsuit (UPDATE)
Plaintiffs also take issue with State Bar of Wisconsin mandatory membership.
Jefferson County DA says no charges for police involved in October fatal shooting
Suspect turned toward law enforcement with a handgun and Watertown Police Officer James Simon, with 9 years of law enforcement service, discharged his firearm, fatally striking the suspect.
Antigo man charged with five counts related to drug trafficking
“Drug dealing puts communities in danger,” said Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul.
Gov. Evers appoints Mary Malloy as Buffalo County Register of Deeds
Mary Malloy to serve as Buffalo County Register of Deeds.
Legal News
- Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
- Bryan Steil teams up with top election denier Jim Jordan
- Milwaukee Bar Association releases 2024 Judicial Poll results
- Hilton Doubletree Lawsuit: 8-year-old died after being sucked into swimming pool pipe
- Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
- Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
- Man shot at Miami Hilton
- Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
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