DA to announce decision in shooting by policeman
A Wisconsin prosecutor said he will announce on Tuesday whether charges will be filed against a white police officer who fatally shot an unarmed 19-year-old biracial man in Madison.
WHD’s Miske finds niche in condo law
Dan Miske found out firsthand that sometimes where you live can influence your career path.
Madison man convicted of 13 felonies in video voyeurism case
A Madison man has been convicted of taking nude videos of unknowing customers at a tanning salon.
Fired Milwaukee officer starts process to appeal in court (UPDATE)
A Milwaukee police officer who was fired for improper procedure in the lead-up to a fatal shooting has started the process to appeal his firing in circuit court.
Committee OKs solicitor general office for DOJ
Republicans on the Legislature's finance committee have approved creating a solicitor general's office within the state Department of Justice.
Finance committee preserves justice assistance grant program
The Legislature's budget-writing committee has nixed Gov. Scott Walker's plan to rework grants earmarked to keep kids out of gangs, pay police officers and help facilities that aid sexually abused children.
High court appoints new chief judge for Court of Appeals
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has appointed District 2 Court of Appeals Judge Lisa Neubauer as chief judge for the state Court of Appeals.
High court reappoints circuit judges
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has reappointed circuit court judges from Fond du Lac, Rock, Buffalo, Buffalo, Pepin and St. Croix counties to serve as chief judges of their judicial districts starting Aug. 1, according to a news release.
Committee to create 4 spots for officer-involved probes
The Legislature's budget-writing committee plans to give the state Justice Department more positions to handle officer-involved death investigations.
Republicans introduce bill banning abortions after 20 weeks
Wisconsin Republicans have introduced a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Appeals court upholds ruling in child’s death
An appeals court says a judge properly ruled against a Deerfield couple who sued a nursing home claiming a painkiller patch their child found there killed him.
Who’s Doing What: Davis & Kuelthau moves Oshkosh office; Hoff opens own law firm
Attorney Casey Hoff has opened his own law firm, Casey Hoff Attorney at Law, in downtown Sheboygan.
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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