Emails show disputes continue on Supreme Court (UPDATE)
Even with a new chief justice, the disputes continue behind the scenes inside the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Religious code waiver could lead to case’s dismissal
A state budget bill amendment may mean that Eau Claire County won’t seek more than $42,000 from an Amish family that failed to obtain a building permit for a home.
Sharper set to plead in federal rape case May 29
Former Green Bay Packer Darren Sharper, who already has pleaded guilty or no-contest to sexual assault charges in three states, is set to enter a new plea in a federal case next week in New Orleans.
Brown delivers: Retiring judge will miss writing opinions, but not reading briefs
Chief Judge Richard Brown loves the creative process of writing opinions. It’s one of the things he will miss most when he leaves his longtime post with the state Court of Appeals on Aug. 1.
Communication balancing act: A method to the message madness
There’s no one-size-fits-all means of dealing with the voicemails and emails — and now even text messages — that bombard lawyers nearly every day.
Court: DNA surcharge was too high for felony convictions
A Wisconsin appeals court has ruled that a DNA surcharge applied to a convicted felon was too high because it was based on a law that was not in effect at the time he committed his crimes.
Green Bay police shooting under district attorney review
A district attorney says he's reviewing a report from the Wisconsin Department of Justice on the shooting of a man who Green Bay police say stabbed an officer.
Lawmakers quibble over Milwaukee police video evidence snafu
An informational hearing Wednesday on the recent crash of the Milwaukee Police Department’s video recording system yielded few answers.
Lucky No. 13 (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)
Members of the Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association gather Wednesday at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee for its 13th annual meeting and awards presentation.
Lawmakers hope to expedite 20-week abortion ban bill
Republican state lawmakers say they hope to pass a bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks of gestation before the budget is debated in June.
New ruling reapportions liability for Fox River cleanup (UPDATE)
A new federal court ruling may force paper companies to be responsible for a larger share of the $1 billion Fox River cleanup effort.
Roggensack has not talked to Abrahamson since switch
Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Pat Roggensack says "there's no chaos" on the state's highest court, and she has not spoken with former longtime Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson since she succeeded her.
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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