Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

News

May 26, 2016

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.

May 26, 2016

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.

May 26, 2016

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.

May 26, 2016

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.

May 26, 2016

$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.

May 25, 2016

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.

May 25, 2016

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.

May 25, 2016

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.

May 25, 2016

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.

May 25, 2016

WHD’s Eckhardt puts the pieces together for clients

Growing up, David Eckhardt admits he liked knowing the rules.

May 25, 2016

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.

May 25, 2016

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.

Polls

What kind of stories do you want to read more of?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...

Legal News

See All Legal News

WLJ People

Sea all WLJ People

Opinion Digests