Microsoft agrees to pay $20 million civil penalty for alleged violations of children’s privacy laws
Microsoft allegedly knew that certain users were children, but nonetheless continued to collect personal information.
DOJ investigating police shooting in Dunn County
The state Department of Justice is investigating after police officers shot and killed a home invasion suspect in Dunn County.
Janesville property owners sued for sexual harassment and retaliation
A lawsuit has been filed against a Janesville couple alleging sexual harassment and retaliation against former tenants since at least 2000.
Wisconsin awarded nearly $13M in grants to hire more police officers
The Department of Justice has awarded nearly $13 million in grants to hire more law enforcement in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin DOJ to review sexual assault investigations
The Wisconsin Department of Justice plans to review a series of sexual-assault investigations from the Wisconsin National Guard after a federal report found many were conducted improperly.
Consultant uncovers host of deficiencies at Wisconsin crime labs
Wisconsin's crime labs are suffering from various shortcomings, including poor morale and their willingness to accept too much evidence from the police, according to a report that was released on Tuesday and commissioned by the state Department of Justice.
Schimel taps assistant prosecutor to lead criminal appeals
Attorney General Brad Schimel has chosen a new leader for the state Department of Justice’s criminal-appeals unit. Schimel announced Thursday that he had chosen Assistant Attorney General Clayton Kawski to fill the spot. Kawski started working for the DOJ in 2010. He led the DOJ’s special-litigation and appeals unit but left in 2016 when Gov. […]
Wells does a little bit of it all for DOJ’s Legal Services’ department
As Linda Wells made her daily hour-long drive into work at the Wisconsin Department of Justice in Madison, she would think ahead to her work day.
Schimel names executive staff
Wisconsin Attorney General-elect Brad Schimel has named more members of his state Justice Department executive staff.
Hearing to be held in firing of DOJ officer
Wisconsin's whistleblower law may have been violated when a special agent was fired after alleging that his boss was illegally making and selling guns, the state Department of Workforce Development said.
An unprepared witness is a lost witness
When someone is called as a witness in any kind of legal matter, it’s usually a new and disturbing experience.
Judge orders documents released in John Doe probe
An appeals judge has ordered some documents released in the secret investigation into illegal campaign activity by former aides and associates of Gov. Scott Walker.
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