High court: No reinstatement for ex-Elm Grove lawyer turned landscaper
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided not to reinstate the license of a former Elm Grove lawyer but will let him try again in six months.
Milwaukee lawyer gets probation for embezzlement
A Milwaukee trusts and estates lawyer has been sentenced to a year of probation for embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from a Dodge County woman’s estate.
High court hears testimony on tribal court transfer rule
The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard testimony Tuesday on a rule that now lets circuit courts transfer cases to tribal courts, as well as on a petition that would have the same rule repealed.
Justices raise plea agreement possibility for attorney discipline
Eager to find ways to improve the state’s process of disciplining attorneys, Wisconsin justices recently discussed the possibility of allowing plea agreements in Office of Lawyer Regulation proceedings.
Wis. Supreme Court considering another OLR review
Less than two years after its last review, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering another evaluation of how the state disciplines lawyers.
Justices question OLR director about disciplinary delays
A proposal to greatly reduce the number of referees handling attorney disciplinary cases sparked a larger debate Friday about the state of Office of Lawyer Regulation proceedings in Wisconsin.
Legal News
- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
- Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
- Man shot at Miami Hilton
- Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
- Steven Avery prosecutor’s leaked diary reveals Ken Kratz’s confession
- Trevor Casper, killed in the line of duty, remembered 9 years later
- DOJ vs. Apple (chart)
- Milwaukee officers shoot, critically wound man when he fires at them during pursuit, police say
- Appellate courts do away with paper briefs
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