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Shirley Abrahamson

Jan 29, 2018

High court issues order on proposal to change appellate record rules

The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently issued an order rejecting a request that the court revise its rules involving the appellate record.

Nov 1, 2017

Tensions high at hearing on dues proposal

Despite reports of her absence from oral argument last week because of illness, Justice Shirley Abrahamson appeared to be on the mend on Monday, interrupting her colleagues on the court and drilling attorneys on their positions.

Oct 24, 2017

Abrahamson says she missed arguments because of illness

The longtime Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson's office says she missed court arguments this week because she was sick.

Oct 24, 2017

Abrahamson absent from Supreme Court without explanation

The longtime Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson was absent from court arguments and closed-door discussions Monday without explanation, a highly unusual move by the former chief justice.

Sep 26, 2017

Justices give preliminary green light to changes to evidence, reciprocity rules

The Wisconsin Supreme Court held its first public hearings of the term on Monday and, despite some tension among the justices, approved behind closed doors two rule-change proposals that were the main topics of the agenda.

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Jan 3, 2017

View from around the state: State court got it wrong; public has right to videos

Overturning two lower court rulings, the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck a blow for government secrecy.

Nov 9, 2015

Abrahamson dropping Supreme Court chief justice lawsuit

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson says she is dropping her appeal of a federal court ruling upholding her replacement as chief justice.

Sep 3, 2015

Former chief justice appeals decision in lawsuit over title

Former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson has appealed a ruling that her fellow justices properly stripped her of her title.

Aug 14, 2015

Conservatives ask for justice’s communication in John Doe

Attorneys for the conservative Wisconsin Club for Growth want state Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson to turn over records related to her communication with those involved in a secret investigation into whether Gov. Scott Walker's 2012 recall campaign illegally coordinated with outside groups.

Jul 31, 2015

Federal judge dismisses Abrahamson lawsuit

A federal judge has dismissed Justice Shirley Abrahamson’s lawsuit alleging that her removal from the position of chief justice was a violation of her right to due process.

Jul 21, 2015

Workers’ comp cases could affect chief justice lawsuit

A recent decision from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals could have an effect on the outcome of Justice Shirley Abrahamson’s lawsuit disputing her removal from the position of chief justice.

Jun 10, 2015

With Roggensack in charge, high tension on state’s high court (UPDATE)

The tension during the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s first rules conference presided over by a new chief justice didn’t stop the court from getting down to business.

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