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Jun 23, 2021

Justices rule for cursing cheerleader over Snapchat post

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a student from cheerleading over a vulgar social media post she made after she didn't qualify for the varsity team.

May 14, 2018

Supreme Court makes sports betting a possibility nationwide

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday struck down a federal law that bars gambling on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states, giving states the go-ahead to legalize betting on sports.

Dec 6, 2013

Justices move forward with publicizing OLR investigations

A state Supreme Court hearing anticipated for February will offer the public a chance to weigh in on a proposal to make public information about ongoing investigations into attorney conduct.

Jul 24, 2013

Commentary: Landowners gain leverage following Supreme Court decision

Among the many important decisions from the most recent U.S. Supreme Court session was the latest statement on governmental takings in land and development.

Jul 22, 2013

Editorial: More money, more problems

Recent proposals to limit or abolish state Supreme Court elections attempt to remedy public perception that the high court is a political hotbed.

Dec 3, 2012

Logging case goes before US Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Monday in a case that affects logging road construction and how water runoff is handled.

Nov 30, 2012

Wisconsin Supreme Court reprimands Glendale attorney for misconduct

The state Supreme Court on Friday publicly reprimanded Glendale attorney Vladimir Gorokhovsky for professional misconduct.

Nov 30, 2012

Gay marriage before Supreme Court? Cases weighed

The running fight over gay marriage is shifting from the ballot box to the Supreme Court.

Nov 29, 2012

Courts to hear challenges to Obama NLRB appointments

In a major test of presidential power, federal appeals courts are starting to hear legal challenges to President Barack Obama's decision to bypass the Senate in appointing three members to the National Labor Relations Board.

Nov 29, 2012

State’s high court sanctions Elm Grove lawyer Phillips for 3rd time

Embattled Elm Grove lawyer Mark Phillips was publicly reprimanded Thursday by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the third professional-discipline sanction against the attorney since 2006.

Nov 29, 2012

Justices of US Supreme Court consider what law governs plain error appeals

The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court tussled on Wednesday over the issue of whether a plain error sentencing appeal must be decided according to the law in effect at the time of sentencing or at the time of appeal.

Nov 29, 2012

Roggensack announces Supreme Court re-election bid

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Patience Roggensack says she is running for re-election.

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