Union president shocked by appeals court decision
County employees who retire after a health benefit is taken away are not eligible to receive the benefit, even if it was promised when they were hired, according to a Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision issued Tuesday.
BENCH BLOG: The importance of jury instruction
When there’s no objection to jury instructions, how can they be faulty enough to warrant reversal?
Appeals court refuses to overturn rape conviction
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals refused to overturn the conviction of a Somali refugee who argued that a Milwaukee County judge didn’t properly explain the ramifications a plea would have on his immigration status.
Horse trainer loses dispute over show jumper
A western Wisconsin horse trainer has lost a legal dispute over a show jumper in a case that gives a glimpse into the world of champion horses.
In 3rd attempt, wrongfully convicted man to get compensation (UPDATE)
When David Turnpaugh appeared before the Wisconsin Claims Board on Wednesday for the third time in three years, he knew he would receive compensation for his wrongful conviction on prostitution and bail-jumping charges in 2006.
BENCH BLOG: Mental commitment case shows the need to question
A mental commitment case that recently went before the state Supreme Court offers a valuable lesson to attorneys and judges: listen closely.
ON THE DEFENSIVE: The dangerous reach of civil forfeiture laws
Law enforcement officers for years have taken advantage of overly broad civil forfeiture laws.
Brown Deer fights appeal of road decision
The village of Brown Deer is seeking confirmation from the Wisconsin Court of Appeals that a reconstruction project on five roads is legal.
Appeals court overturns marijuana conviction in traffic stop
A Green Bay man’s marijuana conviction was overturned after the Court of Appeals said a police officer unlawfully searched the man’s car and found evidence during a traffic stop that was already completed.
Health club can’t enforce injury waiver, rules Wis. Court of Appeals
A health and fitness club could not enforce an exculpatory waiver that a member signed when he joined the club, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals has ruled in reversing a dismissal.
Appeals court affirms hospital liens are enforceable after Medicare billing period expires
A recent decision from the Wisconsin Court of Appeals affirmed that the University of Wisconsin Hospital could pursue a hospital lien against a Medicare-eligible patient even after the Medicare billing period had expired.
Lawyers find ADA circuit split hard to accommodate
It’s an issue that leaves employment lawyers and their clients scratching their heads: Must an employer reassign a disabled employee to a vacant position that would have otherwise been filled by a competitive process?
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- History made in Trump New York trial opening statements
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- Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting
- Vice President Harris to reveal final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
- Election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears
- 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
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