Kenosha attorney faces 2-year suspension
A Kenosha attorney faces a two-year suspension for allegedly, among other things, depositing thousands of dollars of his former firm’s money into personal bank accounts.
Obama nominates Madison lawyer for 7th Circuit
President Barack Obama has nominated a Madison attorney to take a spot on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that has been vacant for more than five years.
Supreme Court allows DAs to intervene in John Doe case
The state Supreme Court has granted three prosecutors' request to join a case challenging an investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's campaign.
State’s high court to hear oral arguments in 6 cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in six cases this month.
Jury finds man guilty of threatening Obama
A federal jury has convicted a Wisconsin man of making threats against President Barack Obama last summer.
Supreme Court to hear Miranda rights case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear the case of an Appleton woman accused of fatally stabbing her husband.
WHD’s DiCastri helps clients navigate bankruptcy issues
Working on bankruptcy cases provides Frank DiCastri with an opportunity to see other aspects of the law besides those just involving insolvency.
‘Making a Murderer’ subject Steven Avery files appeal (UPDATE)
A convicted killer who is the subject of the Netflix series "Making a Murderer" filed a wide-ranging appeal claiming authorities used an improper warrant and that a juror was out to get him, among other things.
Women sue over ban on selling baked goods without license (UPDATE)
Three entrepreneurs who want to sell their baked goods to the public are challenging a Wisconsin law that won't allow them to sell even one cookie without a commercial license.
Assembly approves tougher penalty for hiding corpses
The state Assembly has approved a tougher penalty for hiding a corpse.
Assembly approves anti-heroin bills
The state Assembly has approved a package of bills designed to slow the spread of heroin.
Bar’s test program aimed at setting new lawyers up with mentors
When the State Bar of Wisconsin began searching for examples to follow when establishing a new lawyer-mentoring program, it didn’t have to look far.
Legal News
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- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
- Reinhart named the 2024 Wisconsin law firm of the year by benchmark litigation
- 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
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