POSTED: Thursday, July 12th, 2012 at 1:27 pm

BY: Beth Kevit, beth.kevit@wislawjournal.com

Milwaukee County should settle a lawsuit brought by a former House of Correction employee who claimed she was fired due to her mental health issues, according to the Judiciary, Safety and General Services Committee.

POSTED: Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 at 11:45 am

BY: Jack Zemlicka, jack.zemlicka@wislawjournal.com

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke’s decision to hire a private attorney without first consulting the county could end up costing him more than $55,000.

POSTED: Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 1:42 pm

BY: Jack Zemlicka, jack.zemlicka@wislawjournal.com

A Milwaukee County judiciary board Thursday shot down Sheriff David Clarke’s request to retain outside counsel in matters pertaining to his professional duties.

POSTED: Friday, April 27th, 2012 at 11:54 am

BY: Jack Zemlicka, jack.zemlicka@wislawjournal.com

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke and county officials are in dispute over who should pay more than $55,000 in private legal fees racked up as a result of an ongoing rift between the public official and the county.