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Kenosha man to stand trial in woman’s death
A Kenosha man charged with killing a teenager in 1990 has been ordered to stand trial in Fond du Lac County.
State Supreme Court upholds competency standard in homicide
The state Supreme Court says prosecutors must prove a Kenosha man convicted of bludgeoning a woman when he was 15 is competent to proceed with an appeal.
Report: Insurers skirt health law’s protections for women
Some insurance plans offered on the health overhaul law's new marketplaces violate the law's requirements for women's health, according to a new report from a women's legal advocacy group.
Chief judge, Walker counsel duel over block grant
Gov. Walker’s proposed Supreme Court block grant will give the court system flexibility in spending for the coming biennium, however some are concerned that the block grant still leaves the court system struggling to make ends meet.
State’s Supreme Court chief justice selection change near (UPDATE)
Shirley Abrahamson, just as she has every day since Aug. 1, 1996, walked into the Wisconsin Supreme Court chamber on Tuesday and took her position in the center as chief justice.
Court gives initial OK to privacy rule (UPDATE)
Lawyers and others who file court documents will be responsible for removing Social Security numbers and similar personal information beforehand, under a rule petition adopted by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Fired Milwaukee police officer has 10 days to file court appeal
A Milwaukee police officer who was fired for improper procedure in the lead-up to a fatal shooting has 10 days to file an appeal in circuit court to try to get his job back.
Supreme Court hears historic same-sex marriage arguments (UPDATE)
Pivotal Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy did not tip his hand Tuesday as the high court heard historic arguments over the right of gay and lesbian couples to marry.
Court reprimands Muskego attorney
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded a Muskego attorney for missing filing deadlines, failing to file appellate briefs and not following court orders.
Man found guilty of sex trafficking woman to Minnesota
A man has been found guilty of sex trafficking an 18-year-old woman from Wisconsin to eastern Minnesota.
Court weighs excessive force against inmates awaiting trial (UPDATE)
Amid a growing national debate over police use of force, the U.S. Supreme Court struggled Monday with a related question of claims of excessive force against jail officials by people who are accused but not yet convicted of crimes.
Gay marriage arguments set for Tuesday at Supreme Court
Tuesday is a potential watershed moment for America's gay and lesbian couples. After rapid changes that have made same-sex marriage legal in all but 14 states, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether it should be the law of the land.
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- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
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