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The pros of pro bono
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules require all lawyers in the state to provide legal services voluntarily to those who cannot afford them in order to expand access to justice. But, often, that work comes full circle, offering attorneys opportunities to advance their careers while expanding personal development. Here are the stories of three attorneys and how pro bono work took them on different paths i[...]
Attorneys launch law firm specializing in health care, life sciences
Three attorneys have launched a boutique law firm specializing in the medical and bioscience industries.
Court strikes down pre-litigation jury trial waiver
A state appeals court has found that the developers of a Milwaukee townhouse project could not sign away their right to appear before a jury in a lawsuit against the bank that had provided loans for the project.
Ex-Milwaukee teacher’s aide pleads not guilty to child abuse
A former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher's aide has pleaded not guilty to felony child abuse for pushing a student to the floor in an incident caught on video.
Schimel: DNR lacks broad authority to regulate wells (UPDATE)
In a step likely to roll back the state’s ability to regulate high-capacity wells, Attorney General Brad Schimel has released an opinion finding the DNR cannot exercise authority that wasn’t explicitly granted it by state statute or rules.
Appeals court: Police can release full accident reports (UPDATE)
Wisconsin police departments can release full accident and incident reports with drivers' information without running afoul of federal privacy laws, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday.
High court suspends attorney’s license over misconduct in Minnesota
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended an attorney’s license for 60 days over misconduct he committed in Minnesota.
High court disciplines Arizona attorney
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has disciplined an Arizona attorney for misconduct in his home state.
Appeals Court upholds denial of frack sand mine permit
A Wisconsin appeals court has upheld a Trempealeau County decision denying a permit to open a new sand mine for use in hydraulic fracking.
Ex-Madison officer pleads guilty to theft during sting
A former Madison police officer has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $4,000 during a sting operation.
Man accused of killing mother found not competent for trial
A Milwaukee County man accused of killing his 68-year-old mother has been found not competent to proceed with trial.
Retired priest ordered to trial on exposure charges
A retired priest has been ordered to stand trial in Brown County on accusations he exposed himself to a child.
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- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
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- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
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