Wisconsin man seeks freedom in Gangster Disciples case
A lawyer for a man named in a nationwide probe of Gangster Disciples gang members tried to get him released to await trial at his home in Madison, Wis., where he contributes to the arts and music scenes. But a federal magistrate declined, citing the allegation that he was involved in a carjacking in Georgia.
Dustin Diamond back in jail
Former "Saved by the Bell" star Dustin Diamond is back in jail in Wisconsin after an official says he violated the terms of his parole.
High court to review double-homicide case (UPDATE)
Of the nearly 60 cases submitted for review, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to take up only one: a double-homicide case out of La Crosse County.
Judge says voting rules won’t change for August election (UPDATE)
There will be no change to Wisconsin's voting laws before the Aug. 9 primary, including the requirement that photo identification be shown at the polls, a federal judge hearing a challenge to more than a dozen election laws said Thursday.
$1 million bond for man accused of killing girlfriend
Bond has been set at $1 million for a Brown County man accused of killing his live-in girlfriend.
Wisconsin among states suing over transgender directive (UPDATE)
Wisconsin and 10 other states are suing the Obama administration over its directive to U.S. public schools to let transgender students use the bathrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity.
MBA to host free CLE seminar
The Milwaukee Bar Association is organizing a seminar in which members and nonmembers may earn one free credit of continuing legal education.
Discrimination complaint filed over Ariens break policy (UPDATE)
A civil liberties group representing Muslim employees of a Wisconsin manufacturer has filed a religious discrimination complaint against the company for not allowing extra break time for prayer.
Couple files religious discrimination complaint against inn
A Wisconsin couple has filed a discrimination charge with the state of Illinois saying that an inn owner refused to host their wedding because they wanted a non-religious service.
WHD’s Eckhardt puts the pieces together for clients
Growing up, David Eckhardt admits he liked knowing the rules.
Illinois pushes legal aid for juveniles in murder cases
A lawyer would have to be present when police question juveniles younger than 15 in murder or sex offense investigations under a measure Illinois lawmakers are considering that seeks to eliminate false confessions.
Court puts ruling striking down right-to-work on hold
A Wisconsin appeals court late Tuesday granted an emergency request to put on hold a Dane County circuit judge's ruling striking down the state's right-to-work law.
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- Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear arguments in Democratic governor’s suit against GOP-led Legislature
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