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Sexual Assault and Harassment-Equal Protection Clause
Hess, a 17-year-old student, was required to participate in a ride-along with Hammond, Indiana Officer Garcia.
Sentencing: Grouping Counts
States, a member of a Chicago gang, was involved in drug trafficking and kidnappings.
Wisconsin school district can’t restrict bathrooms for transgender student, federal judge says
A federal judge has blocked a Wisconsin school district from requiring transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms that match the sex they were assigned at birth while a lawsuit plays out against the school.
Wisconsin judge: Lawsuit to repeal abortion ban can continue
“There is no such thing as an `1849 Abortion Ban` in Wisconsin,” the judge wrote.
Kohler golf course in legal limbo after human remains found, environmental impact concerns raised
Kohler Company's plans to build its sixth golf course have run into a number of legal challenges after human remains were recovered from seven locations during a 2018 field investigation.
Personal injury Vehicle Collision: $162,836 verdict
Type of action: Personal injury Vehicle Collision Injuries: Alleged – L5 disc herniation/aggravation Name of case: John Stewart McLaughlin v. Progressive Universal Insurance Company, Amanda L. Chukkala and West Bend Mutual Insurance Company Venue: Milwaukee County Case Number: 21-CV-3005. Name of judge or mediator: Judge Mary Kuhnmuench Special damages: Economic damages consisting of about $[...]
Attorney B’Ivory LaMarr Expresses gratitude to Wisconsin Supreme Court for denying Cert in Mattioli v. City of Milwaukee Case
Milwaukee Attorney Ivory LaMarr praised the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the recent decision to deny cert in the case of Mattioli v. City of Milwaukee. “The resounding victories at the State Court and Court of Appeals, followed by the Supreme Court’s denial of Cert, reaffirms the crucial significance of preserving transparency and the timely release […]
Wisconsin governor’s 400-year veto angers opponents in state with long history of creative cuts
Wisconsin allows governors to alter certain legislation by replacing words and letters wherever they see fit.
Wisconsin police officer races into burning barn and rescues cows trapped near flames
Sturgeon Bay police officer Andrew Crabb was nearing the end of his overnight shift on the morning of June 25 when he spotted smoke coming from a barn at a farm. He stopped, dashed across a field and entered the barn, finding the cows trapped and mooing in distress.
Wisconsin woman charged with pocketing Honor Flight donations
Joni Nogay of Cudahy was charged June 22 with felony theft in a business setting of between $10,000 and $100,000.
Gov. Evers Appoints Mark A. Huesmann to the La Crosse County Circuit Court
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday his appointment of Mark A. Huesmann to the La Crosse County Circuit Court – Branch 3.
Joseph Rekrut Joins Reinhart’s Tax Practice
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. announced Thursday Joseph Rekrut has joined the firm’s Tax Practice. Rekrut advises mid-sized businesses, public charities, family foundations and high-net-worth individuals on tax controversy, planning and litigation matters. He works to streamline the complexities of the tax code so his clients can make well-informed decisions in pursuit of their goals. An [[...]
Legal News
- Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
- Bryan Steil teams up with 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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