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Jim Peterson appointed vice chair of Foley’s business law department
Jim Peterson has been appointed as a vice chair of Foley & Lardner’s business law department. Peterson, a partner at the firm and member of the transitions practice group, currently serves as the Milwaukee office’s business law office chair. He joins Leigh Riley and David Sanders as part of the business law department’s vice chair leadership, […]
Lawyers, leaders, advocates begin National Crime Victims’ Rights Week discussions
Wisconsin lawyers, local leaders and victim advocates are marking National Crime Victims' Rights Week with a series of discussions meant to educate the public about their rights as victims of crimes.
M. Scott LeBlanc joins Husch Blackwell’s Milwaukee, Chicago offices
M. Scott LeBlanc has joined Husch Blackwell's Milwaukee and Chicago offices as a partner.
Suspect in Wisconsin bar shooting that killed 3 identified
The man in custody in connection with a shooting at a southeastern Wisconsin tavern that left three men dead and three others injured was expected to appear in court Monday for a bond hearing.
Food plant worker sues employer after contracting COVID-19
A food plant employee is suing his Walworth County employer alleging he contracted the coronavirus at work and infected his wife who died from the disease.
Judge has harsh words for man sentenced to 40 years for killing outside Neenah bar
A Wisconsin man who killed a bar patron after robbing the place was sentenced Friday to 40 years in prison.
Republican law professor announces attorney general run
University of Wisconsin-Madison professor Ryan Owens announced Monday that he will run for attorney general, becoming the second Republican to enter the race against incumbent Democrat Josh Kaul.
Evers, treatment-court staff tout budget proposal’s investment in treatment alternatives
Gov. Tony Evers, managers from La Crosse County's treatment courts and local lawmakers touted investments in the governor's proposed 2021-23 budget meant to offer more treatment alternatives and diversion programming throughout Wisconsin.
Waukesha victim assistance program hires dog to comfort crime victims
The newest hire at the Waukesha District Attorney's Office Victim Assistance Program is Pepper, a very good girl.
Habush’s Wagner, Blocher secure $550K verdict in car-crash case
A Milwaukee County jury has awarded nearly $550,000 to a woman hurt in a rear-end car crash. Attorneys Benjamin Wagner and Jesse Blocher of Habush Habush & Rottier represented the plaintiff. The crash happened in October 2015, and liability wasn’t contested, the firm said. The plaintiff had cervicalgia, migraines and fibromyalgia before the crash, and […]
Green Bay teacher charged with sexually assaulting students
A Green Bay elementary school teacher has been charged with sexually assaulting three of his second grade students.
Lawsuit: College grant program not open to all minorities
A lawsuit filed on Thursday by a Madison couple and others alleges that a college grant program for minorities violates the Wisconsin Constitution.
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