Pat Fiedler

Feb 20, 2017

Justices skeptical of board’s authority to sanction judge

Wisconsin Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Friday of arguments that an agency charged with reviewing crime victims' rights could sanction a judge for holding off on sentencing a defendant in a sex-assault case.

Jul 8, 2014

LEGAL CENTS: Put these on your summer reading list

Summer. It’s the perfect time to take a break from reading opinions, statutes and codes, horn books and the ever-popular correspondence from opposing counsel expressing consternation at your client’s actions/position.

Mar 10, 2014

Second Chance bill running out of chances

A bill that would move many 17-year-old, first-time offenders out of the adult court system may not pass before the legislative session ends next month.

Feb 4, 2014

A ‘wildcat pouncing on a porcupine’

It seems like the State Bar may be a little hurt over questions the Supreme Court asked them during a hearing Jan. 21 about a petition that seeks the ability to boot a member of the Board of Governors.

Jan 24, 2014

Bar members divided on dues increase

A looming Board of Governors' debate over whether Wisconsin attorneys should pay $30 more a year in State Bar dues is shaping up to be hotly contested.

Jan 21, 2014

Justices raise concerns over State Bar bylaw (UPDATE)

Wisconsin Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Tuesday about a State Bar bylaw that several said potentially could give the bar’s governing board broad power to remove a dissenter from office.