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Justices to hear oral arguments in first substantial-fault proceedings
Are mere mistakes made on the job enough to deny someone unemployment benefits after they’ve been let go? Or should people be able to receive benefits as long as their firing wasn’t the result of deliberate misdeeds?
High court to take ‘substantial fault’ case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take up a case looking at whether a relatively new law should prevent a woman from receiving unemployment benefits after she was fired for committing a number of errors while working as a Walgreens cashier.
Court to decide when loss of property value should result in government compensation
Wisconsin residents who see their property lose value following government action may soon have better chances of getting compensation.
Governor seeks applications for Dane County judge
Gov. Scott Walker’s office is seeking applicants for a vacancy on the Dane County Circuit Court.
State could get nearly $2M in drug company settlement
Wisconsin will receive $1,958,888.19 through a settlement with GlaxoSmithKline LLC over allegations the company illegally promoted its drugs.
Decline in Dane County civil jury trials mirrors nationwide trend
The number of civil jury trials is hitting an all-time low in Wisconsin's capital.
Judge: Board can’t act on officer complaint (UPDATE)
A judge this week barred the Madison Police and Fire Commission from acting on a citizen complaint against a Madison police officer who shot and killed a man last year, effectively ending a complaint of excessive force brought by the man's roommates.
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.
Wis. court: Regulators properly approved wind farm (UPDATE)
Wisconsin regulators properly approved a Madison-based utility's plan to build a wind farm in southern Minnesota, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a decision that dramatically lightens the regulatory burden for utilities' out-of-state projects.
Retired judge to serve as Capitol mediator
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A retired judge serving on the state elections board will mediate the dispute over Wisconsin Capitol access. Dane County Circuit Court Judge John Albert has appointed retired Court of Appeals Judge Gordon Myse as mediator. Myse is serving an extended term on the Government Accountability Board until a replacement is chosen […]
Judge to order mediator for Capitol access case
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Dane County judge plans to order a mediator to assist the parties wrangling over access to the state Capitol, while moving ahead with the rest of the lawsuit. Judge John Albert said Friday the previous plan for a special master to resolve security issues was “unworkable.” He suggested appointing a […]
Union: Lack of Capitol access is contempt
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Public employee unions have accused state officials of restricting access to the Wisconsin Capitol building despite a court order opening it to the public. Three unions filed a motion in Dane County Circuit Court on Thursday accusing the state Department of Administration of defying Judge John Albert’s order last week. The […]
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