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Group files lawsuit against Walker over records (UPDATE)
A liberal advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Scott Walker, saying he is illegally withholding records related to his proposal to rewrite the mission statement of the University of Wisconsin known as the "Wisconsin Idea."
Former treasurer, deputy treasurer charged with felony theft
The former Eau Claire County treasurer and his assistant have been charged with felony theft and misconduct in public office.
Man accused in fatal river stabbing back in court
A Minnesota man accused in a fatal stabbing along the St. Croix (kroy) River is back in court, accused of violating terms of his bond.
Restaurant case shows consent is needed for certain uses of collateral
Most restaurants don’t make it past the three-year mark. Thomas Linn’s Bristol Restaurant, early on at least, seemed to be one of the few that would beat the long odds. By the middle of 2013, the New Berlin restaurant was well into its fourth year of operation.
Roggensack presides as Wisconsin Supreme Court chief (UPDATE)
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Pat Roggensack presided as chief justice for the first time on Monday after being elected by her colleagues to replace longtime Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson.
US high court won’t hear John Doe lawsuit (UPDATE)
The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a lawsuit to block a secret investigation into whether the state’s campaign finance laws were broken during Gov. Scott Walkers’s recall campaign.
Couple sues over sinkhole injuries
An Eau Claire couple is suing the village of Boyd over injuries caused by a sinkhole on one of its streets.
Johnson accuses Baldwin of violating agreement on judges
Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin violated a bipartisan agreement over the process for filling a longtime vacancy on a federal appeals court.
Lawmakers set to deal with growing female prison population
The Legislature's finance committee is set to decide this week how to handle the state's growing number of women prisoners after forecasts show the population likely will grow faster than Gov. Scott Walker anticipated in his budget proposal.
Judge: Roggensack to remain chief justice (UPDATE)
A federal judge has denied a preliminary injunction to delay implementing the constitutional amendment that lets justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court select their leader.
Science background pays off for Jelenchick in the courtroom
Kadie Jelenchick always found herself intrigued by science and engineering.
Staloch takes over as Law Journal publisher
Stephen Staloch is no stranger to Wisconsin publications and – after a 15 year excursion in California – now finds himself back at the helm of a couple.
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- Bankruptcy court approves Milwaukee Marriott Downtown ‘business as usual’ motion
- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant issued for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
- Milwaukee’s Common Council now has the most African Americans, women and openly LGBTQ members ever
- Office of School Safety Provides Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Training Ahead of 25th Anniversary of Columbine Shooting
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear arguments in Democratic governor’s suit against GOP-led Legislature
- Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down governor’s 400-year veto
- Wisconsin man pleads not guilty to neglect in disappearance of boy
- ACS Selects University of Wisconsin Law School’s Miriam Seifter for 2024 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scholar Award
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