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Joel Flaum

Sep 28, 2015

7th Circuit hears oral arguments in Madison

The Chicago-based 7th Circuit came to Madison on Monday and was highlighted by spirited exchanges between Judge Diane Sykes and counsel in one of the three cases they heard.

Aug 25, 2015

7th Circuit panel: Second Amendment also covers those in US illegally

People living in the United States illegally have a constitutional right to bear arms but are still barred from doing so by a separate law, a federal appeals court ruled.

Sep 30, 2014

Sharply divided appeals court explains ID ruling (UPDATE)

A sharply divided federal appeals court issued dueling opinions Tuesday on Wisconsin's voter identification law, shedding light on the arguments of judges who pushed for and against allowing the requirement to take effect for the Nov. 4 election.

Aug 4, 2014

Appeals court denies head shop owner’s request

A Wisconsin appeals court on Monday shot down a Delavan head shop’s continued attempt to recover $110,000 worth of seized incense products that contained synthetic marijuana.

Jun 2, 2014

Judges question use of archdiocese trust fund (UPDATE)

Federal appeals court judges on Monday questioned the bankrupt Archdiocese of Milwaukee's claim that it needs all the money in a $55 million trust fund to maintain its cemeteries and asked whether some could be used to compensate victims of clergy sexual abuse without violating the Catholic faith.

Jul 24, 2012

Appeals court: School graduations in Wis. church crossed line

High school graduations in a southeastern Wisconsin church adorned with religious symbols and literature violated the separation of church and state, a federal appeals court ruled Monday.

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