High court: 3-year suspension, no revocation for Dane County lawyer-turned-contractor
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended the license of a former Dane County lawyer who now runs a construction company.
Access to Justice Commission to get bigger piece of pro hac vice fees
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently issued an order changing how the state’s pro hac vice fees are allocated, paid and collected.
Supreme Court says county can order town to rename roads
The Wisconsin Supreme Court says county officials can order a town to rename more than a quarter of its roads.
Supreme Court conservatives attack lame-duck arguments (UPDATE)
The conservative justices who control the Wisconsin Supreme Court attacked liberal groups' claims Wednesday that Republican legislators met illegally when they passed laws limiting Gov. Tony Evers' and Attorney General Josh Kaul's powers during a lame-duck session last year, saying the Legislature can decide when it wants to meet.
High court OKs appellate e-filing project, changes to court-reporting rules
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently issued orders that both give the green light to rolling out electronic filing in the state’s appellate courts and make changes to the court’s court-reporting rules.
Constitutional boundaries need enforcement
On May 15, the Supreme Court will hear arguments concerning the legality of the December 2018 “extraordinary session.” The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin is one of the plaintiffs in this lawsuit. In recent weeks, there have been some misconceptions perpetuated by those who oppose the merits of our case. Here are some facts of the lawsuit:
Roggensack re-elected as Wisconsin Supreme Court chief
Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Pat Roggensack has been re-elected to a third, two-year term leading the court.
Wisconsin Supreme Court restores 82 Walker appointees
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday restored 82 appointees of then-Gov. Scott Walker who were confirmed during a lame duck legislative session, handing a victory to Republicans and defeat to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Dane County Judge Karofsky running for Supreme Court
Dane County Circuit Judge Jill Karofsky said Tuesday she is planning to run next year for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat currently held by one of the court's conservative members.
Wisconsin Supreme Court says asking about gun allowed
A Milwaukee police officer did not violate the constitutional rights of a person pulled over for a routine traffic stop when the officer asked if they had a weapon in the car, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Final Hagedorn margin nearly same as unofficial tally
The state Elections Commission is certifying Brian Hagedorn's victory over Lisa Neubauer in a Supreme Court race, with a final tally that differed from the unofficial count by just a handful of votes.
High court suspends Minnesota attorney’s license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently suspended a Minnesota attorney’s license for misconduct he committed in his home state.
Legal News
- Iranian nationals charged cyber campaign targeting U.S. Companies
- Wisconsin court issues arrest warrant ‘in error’ for Minocqua Brewing owner
- Chicago man sentenced to prison after being caught with ‘Trump Gun’
- FTC bans non-competes
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Dane County Circuit Court
- Milwaukee man charged in dismemberment death pleads not guilty
- Democratic-led states lead ban on the book ban
- UW Madison Professor: America’s child care crisis is holding back moms without college degrees
- History made in Trump New York trial opening statements
- Prosecutor won’t bring charges against Wisconsin lawmaker over fundraising scheme
- Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting
- Vice President Harris to reveal final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
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