Attorney publicly reprimanded for drunken driving, 11 traffic tickets
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded an attorney for racking up 11 traffic tickets and violating his probation for a drunken driving arrest in Minnesota, thus violating the conditions of his admission to practice law in both states.
Supreme Court to take on 5 new cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has accepted five new cases. The court declined to review 77 other petitions for review.
Democrats sue over 2011 redistricting (UPDATE)
A group of Democrats is asking a federal court to throw out Wisconsin's legislative Assembly district map, claiming the 2011 lines were drawn to the advantage of Republicans and therefore are unconstitutional.
Green Bay attorney faces 18-month suspension
An attorney from Green Bay could have her license suspended for 18 months for allegedly participating in a national debt refinancing scheme.
Milwaukee archdiocese asks Supreme Court to weigh in on bankruptcy fund
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to weigh in on whether an estimated $70 million held in trust for the care of its cemeteries is off-limits in the archdiocese's bankruptcy case.
Janesville man charged with 10th drunken driving offense
A Janesville man has been charged with his 10th drunken driving offense after authorities say he was found asleep at the wheel while sitting at a traffic light.
Senate wipes open records rollback from budget
The Wisconsin Senate voted unanimously Tuesday to erase a dramatic rollback of the state's open records law that Gov. Scott Walker's office helped add to the state budget.
Neenah attorney’s license suspended for 4 months
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended an attorney’s license for failing to competently represent a client, as well as lying to and not communicating with that client.
Defense says charges in St. Croix stabbing should be dropped
An attorney for a Minnesota man accused in a fatal stabbing along the St. Croix River says charges against him should be dropped.
Man charged with trying to kill ex-girlfriend
A man who prosecutors say is in the U.S. illegally is charged with trying to kill his ex-girlfriend after some weekend fireworks in Green Bay.
Supreme Court: No new trial for man in parents’ death
The state Supreme Court says a Milwaukee man accused of killing his parents doesn't deserve a new trial to determine if he was mentally responsible for his actions.
Heroin suspected in recent deaths in Milwaukee County
The Milwaukee County medical examiner's office says it has investigated 16 probable heroin-related deaths in the past week.
Legal News
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
- Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’s partial vetoes to literacy bill
- More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on Milwaukee Co. beach
- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
- Trump ahead of Biden in new Marquette poll
- Bankruptcy court approves Milwaukee Marriott Downtown ‘business as usual’ motion
- 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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