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Evers signs measure decriminalizing use of xylazine testing strips
Act 217 builds on the work of the Evers Administration to combat the opioid epidemic in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin district attorney asks attorney general compel WisDems to return donations allegedly tied to Epstein
DA Eric Toney stood with AG Josh Kaul in requesting more money for the state crime lab and asks that Kaul stands with him now.
Women rainmakers under attack for their ambition: combatting Tall Poppy Syndrome
8 out of 10 women have experienced TPS at work.
Gov. Evers announces DOR Secretary Barca leaving Evers Administration
Barca’s retirement is effective on April 9, 2024.
Trump backers try again to recall Wisconsin GOP Assembly speaker as first effort stalls
The circuit court scheduled a Friday hearing in that case.
Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
The short-term, "bridge funding" will provide the state an opportunity to provide stable, ongoing funding for the OSS as part of the 2025-2027 biennial budget.
Bryan Steil teams up with election denier Jim Jordan
Steil is critical of Democrats out-of-state money when he himself has received significant out-of-state donations.
Milwaukee Bar Association releases 2024 Judicial Poll results
The Milwaukee Bar Association (MBA) released results from the 2024 Judicial Poll this week. According to MBA officials, each year prior to the Spring elections, MBA surveys members regarding qualifications of judicial candidates appearing on the Milwaukee County ballot. MBA members are asked to designate each candidate as “qualified” or “not qualified.” Members not familiar[...]
Hilton Doubletree Lawsuit: 8-year-old died after being sucked into swimming pool pipe
Hilton Doubletree management allegedly denied the family's request to review security footage while they were searching for the child.
Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
The professionals must be on active duty.
Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
Other bills Evers signed will increase the penalty for fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.
Commentary: How Law Practice Is Just Like Baseball
In honor of Opening Day this week, here are some ways that practicing law is just like baseball.
Legal News
- UW-Milwaukee chancellor to step down next year amid handling of Pro-Hamas protesters
- Wisconsin Republicans are improperly blocking conservation work, court says
- Man hurt when home in rural Wisconsin explodes has died, authorities say
- Wisconsin Supreme Court changes course, will allow expanded use of ballot drop boxes this fall
- Gov. Evers appoints Travis Maze as Jefferson County Sheriff
- Democrat Dora Drake wins open seat in Wisconsin state Senate
- Wisconsin joins coalition urging Supreme Court to uphold federal ghost gun regulations
- GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide
- NFL is liable for $4,707,259,944.64 in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case
- Milwaukee Police investigating fatal downtown crash
- Milwaukee drops security personnel ordinance
- Wisconsin Supreme Court tacks on additional months to already suspended lawyer
Case Digests
- Termination of Parental Rights
- First Amendment Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Late Filing
- Real Estate-Attorney Fees
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Variance-Interpretation of Zoning Ordinances
- Sentencing
- Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause-Jury Instructions
- Unlawful Collection Practices-Evidence
- Sentencing-Vindictiveness
- Prisoner Grievances-Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies