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Just joins Davis|Kuelthau’s Litigation Team in Appleton, Green Bay
Davis|Kuelthau has expanded its Commercial Litigation Team in the Fox Valley and greater Green Bay region with the addition of Senior Attorney Jason Just.
FDA panel is first key test for Biden COVID-19 booster plan
The Biden administration's embattled plan to dispense COVID-19 booster shots to most Americans faced its first major hurdle Friday as a government advisory panel met to decide whether to endorse extra doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
Justice Department reviewing policies on transgender inmates
The Justice Department is reviewing its policies on housing transgender inmates in the federal prison system after protections for transgender prisoners were rolled back in the Trump administration, The Associated Press has learned.
Board approves mask mandate for Fort Atkinson schools
The Fort Atkinson School Board has implemented a mask mandate for all students following the death of a middle school student whose mother said died after contracting COVID-19.
Clarence Thomas criticizes judges for veering into politics
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Thursday criticized some in the judiciary for veering into the role of legislators and politicians, saying it is not the role of judges to make policy or to base decisions on their personal feelings or religious beliefs.
Weekly Case Digests – September 13, 2021 – September 17, 2021
Weekly Case Digests – September 13, 2021 – September 17, 2021
Federal court allows Wisconsin redistricting case to proceed
A three-judge panel of federal judges on Thursday denied a request by the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature to dismiss a redistricting lawsuit brought by Democrats, a move that keeps the case alive while conservatives want the battle to be fought in state courts.
Chauvin pleads not guilty to violating teen’s civil rights
The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd pleaded not guilty Thursday to violating the civil rights of a teenager in a separate case that involved a restraint similar to the one used on Floyd.
Investigation requested into any mistreatment at Fort McCoy
Democratic U.S. Reps. Gwen Moore and Ilhan Omar have asked the secretary of defense to investigate claims of possible mistreatment of Afghan refugees staying at Fort McCoy in western Wisconsin.
Madison man pleads guilty to entering US Capitol on Jan. 6
A Madison-area man pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor charge in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Judge applicants wanted for Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Gov. Tony Evers is seeking applicants for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court–Branch 5. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by Brett Blomme’s resignation. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2022.
Class Action – Standing to Sue
To have Article III standing to sue in federal court, plaintiffs must demonstrate, among other things, that they suffered a concrete harm.
Legal News
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
- Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’s partial vetoes to literacy bill
- More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on Milwaukee Co. beach
- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
- Trump ahead of Biden in new Marquette poll
- Bankruptcy court approves Milwaukee Marriott Downtown ‘business as usual’ motion
- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
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