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Tom Sheehan

Sep 22, 2023

Wisconsin Court System’s director of public information officer retires abruptly

Tom Sheehan has retired from the Wisconsin Court System as the public information officer.

Feb 9, 2015

Search continues for new director of State Courts

The state’s court system is still looking for someone to lead its administrative offices as Gov. Scott Walker is proposing cuts to key areas of the legal community.

Oct 13, 2014

Courts asking for $21M increase for next budget

As expected, Wisconsin courts are asking for an increase in their 2015-17 biennial budget, the majority of which would go to reimburse counties for costs incurred for running the circuit courts.

Dec 5, 2013

How to avoid ethics violations at holiday parties

Ah, the holiday party; a time to reconnect, network and, if you’re not careful, commit an ethics violation.

Mar 28, 2012

Milwaukee County may offer process service to encourage e-file use

To encourage use of its soon-to-launch electronic case filing system, Milwaukee County is considering getting into the process serving business.

Feb 28, 2012

Post office consolidation could push more toward e-file options

Traditional mail is maintaining its grip on Wisconsin’s legal community in the midst of U.S. Postal Service consolidations and the slow emergence of electronic filing.

Oct 28, 2011

Justices to discuss weapons in court chambers

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin’s Supreme Court justices plan to discuss polices on concealed weapons in their state Capitol chambers next month. The state’s new concealed carry law goes into effect Tuesday. The statutes generally prohibit the public from bringing hidden weapons into courthouses, but allow judges and prosecutors to go armed. Gov. Scott Walker’s […]

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