One bad apple in Wisconsin Pharmacal Co. v. Nebraska Cultures of California
The Wisconsin Supreme Court decided in 2016 several fundamental questions concerning liability-insurance coverage.
View from around the state: Walker needs to rebuild state’s juvenile justice system
Wisconsin's juvenile justice system is broken. It's time for Gov. Scott Walker to take the necessary steps to fix it. At the very least, he should create a task force or blue ribbon commission to come up with reforms that will ensure youth offenders are dealt with appropriately, receiving the punishment and help they need.
Anything you say (or don’t say) can be used against you
When confronted by the police, innocent suspects often want to talk in order to clear up things on the spot. But in many cases, the police will only hear what they want to hear, and will spin an innocent person’s denial into evidence of guilt.
BENCH BLOG: Judge and juror
A recent jury summons prompted to me to think about judges being called to jury service.
State v. Howes: SCOW’s latest rejection of McNeely
As David Howes lay unconscious and injured in his hospital bed, a Dane County Sheriff’s Deputy took the curious step of reading to him the warnings from the “informing the accused” form, and then asking the form’s ultimate question: “Will you submit to an evidentiary chemical test of your blood?”
Wisconsin Law Journal’s newest signature event coming May 4
As many of you may have noticed, we recently announced the Wisconsin Law Journal's newest signature event, 2017 WISCONSIN LAW SUMMIT & GOLF EVENT, which will be held on May 4 at The American Club & the Irish Course at Whistling Straits.
BENCH BLOG: Phoning in a guilty plea
In a carefully reasoned decision, the Court of Appeals required certain safeguards before a defendant may be allowed to plead guilty by phone.
View from around the state: Why independence is worth preserving
Political interests keep grasping for judicial control.
View from around the state: Keep court oversight free of bias, conflict
Independent oversight of Wisconsin's judges and court commissioners is at risk in Gov. Scott Walker's proposed new state budget.
Editorial: Government is trying to hide from you
Gov. Scott Walker has called for elimination of many public and legal notices in his recently proposed budget.
View from around the state: Bad behavior should be punished
The saying "no good deed goes unpunished" was turned on its head recently in the Racine County lockup after the District Attorney's office dropped about a dozen charges against an unruly inmate.
ON MEDIATION: Using your client’s authenticity in mediation
Lawyers aren’t typically taught to find the emotion in their cases or in their clients. Often, it’s just the opposite.
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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