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Roberts rejects Senate Democrats’ request to discuss Supreme Court ethics and Alito flag controversy
The code lacks a means of enforcement.
Guilty X 34: Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes
Sentencing will be held July 11, four days before the Republican National Convention begins in Milwaukee.
WILL files appeal in defamation case for criticizing school district position
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed an appeal on behalf of Scarlett Johnson, a Moms for Liberty activist, who is being sued for defamation for criticizing the Mequon-Thiensville School District on social media for employing a "social justice coordinator."
Wisconsin judge hearing lawsuit challenging union law appears to have signed Walker recall petition
Unions argue in the lawsuit that the law unconstitutionally exempts firefighters and other law enforcement agencies.
Wisconsin Republican leader who angered Trump is targeted for recall a 2nd time
No Republican has yet filed to challenge Vos in the primary for the November election.
Wisconsin house explosion kills 2 and authorities say reported gunfire was likely ignited ammunition
One person was found dead in the home's ruins.
Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers
The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2025, and applies to tickets sold on or after that date.
15-year-old shot in Milwaukee just blocks away from police station
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360.
Former chief public defender receives probation for tax evasion
As of publication, he was authorized to practice law and had not been subject to discipline.
Wisconsin unions argue for overturning 2011 law that ended nearly all collective bargaining
It is the first challenge to the law known as Act 10 since Wisconsin's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control last year.
Illegal immigrants charged with Fond du Lac child trafficking of daughter, sexual assault
Both defendants are scheduled for a preliminary hearing on June 7, 2024 at 2 p.m.
Racine voting vehicle case to be reviewed by Wisconsin Supreme Court
A Wisconsin Court of Appeals case involving a Racine voting vehicle, or “Mobile Voting Unit (MEU),” was recently accepted by the Wisconsin Supreme Court for review. As previously reported by the Wisconsin Law Journal, at its April 16 conference, the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept two new cases and deny the review of dozens of […]
Legal News
- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- Secret Service head resigns as Congress formally investigates
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
- GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
- Survey: Harris has enough delegates to be nominee
- Outside the RNC, small Milwaukee businesses and their regulars tried to salvage a sluggish week
- Biden called to resign immediately after the president announces he won’t seek reelection
- Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris
- Local PA cops allegedly thought Trump’s would-be assassin was Secret Service
- Biden-Lead Secret Service admits agency denied past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
- Class action filed against Walgreens
- Former Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant pleads guilty to smuggling contraband
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- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Exclusion of Evidence of Witness Bias
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