Recent Articles from Jonathan Anderson
AG candidates weigh in on transparency
Josh Kaul and Eric Toney are miles apart on many issues, but when it comes to open government, the candidates vying for Wisconsin attorney general in the Nov. 8 election agree: more money is needed to handle enforcement of the state’s transparency laws.
Portage County struggles with aging courthouse
Portage County holds court in a 55-year-old building that officials say is too small, out of date and a security risk.
Fond du Lac court caters to families
Whoever coined the adage “the wheels of justice grind slowly” hasn’t seen Fond du Lac County’s family court.
County officials disagree on specialty court
Tensions ignited recently over the use of specialized treatment courts in Wisconsin.
Cedarburg man sentenced to 36 months in prison for Ponzi scheme (UPDATE)
A Cedarburg man was sentenced Tuesday to 36 months in prison for defrauding investors of nearly $3 million in a Ponzi scheme. Eric Schmickle, 38, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Milwaukee. Schmickle’s sentence, handed down by U.S. District Judge Randolph Randa, includes restitution of $2.9 million, one year of supervised release and court […]
Milwaukee County monitors caseloads to stay efficient
Crunching numbers might not seem like a judicial responsibility, but in Milwaukee County Circuit Court, it’s a necessity.
State Supreme Court accepts 11 cases for review
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices voted to accept review of 11 new cases, the court announced Wednesday.
Supreme Court revokes Brookfield attorney’s law license
A lawyer who stole more than a half-million dollars had his law license revoked Tuesday by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Shorewood attorney suspended after theft charges
A lawyer who stole a candy bar, video games and nearly $1,000 of merchandise was sanctioned by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday.
Wisconsin Supreme Court sanctions attorney in default judgment
The Wisconsin Supreme Court entered a default judgment Tuesday against attorney Evan Read, the latest sanction against the Milwaukee lawyer since his license was temporarily suspended in 2010.
State’s high court sanctions Elm Grove lawyer Phillips for 3rd time
Embattled Elm Grove lawyer Mark Phillips was publicly reprimanded Thursday by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the third professional-discipline sanction against the attorney since 2006.
Prisoner’s 10th appeal rejected by court
In January, for the 10th time, Waupun Correctional Institution inmate Charles Rogers appealed his conviction. This week, for the 10th time, a court rejected his appeal.
Legal News
- 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
- Steven Avery prosecutor’s leaked diary reveals Ken Kratz’s confession
- Trevor Casper, killed in the line of duty, remembered 9 years later
- DOJ vs. Apple (chart)
- Milwaukee officers shoot, critically wound man when he fires at them during pursuit, police say
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