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Meet the candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court
A normally sleepy election, the 2023 race for Wisconsin Supreme Court could have huge consequences in the battleground state. Experts predict tens of millions of dollars will be spent to influence it.
Woman accused in dismemberment slaying attacks her attorney
A woman accused in a grisly killing and dismemberment case in Wisconsin attacked her attorney Tuesday during a court hearing, moments after a judge agreed to delay her trial.
Republicans push bill to undo open records ruling
Republican lawmakers proposed a bill Tuesday that would render a controversial Wisconsin Supreme Court decision obsolete by loosening limits on when people who sue over open records requests can recover attorney's fees.
State budget includes Right to Counsel for residents facing eviction
Gov. Tony Evers has announced his intention to create a Statewide Right to Counsel, which will provide no-cost legal representation for Wisconsin residents facing eviction.
Wisconsin lawmakers seek to redefine illegal strip searches
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin introduced a bill Monday that would expand the definition of illegal strip searches after a school superintendent told six girls to remove their clothes during a search last year for vaping devices.
Wisconsin Judicial Commission dismisses complaint over remarks in 2020 Trump case
Karofsky’s attorney remained defiant.
Legislator demands Green Bay ditch recording devices
A state lawmaker is demanding city officials in Green Bay remove recording devices they installed in City Hall corridors, calling the move a brazen violation of privacy rights.
Involuntary Commitment
Katie appeals a WIS. STAT. ch. 51 recommitment order and an order for involuntary medication and treatment.
Class Action – Certification – Independent Contractors
Gannett Publishing Services, LLC and Journal Sentinel, Inc. (collectively the Journal) appeal from the order granting class certification for the first claim in the first amended complaint brought by Michael Stehberger, who was also certified in that order as the class representative for an opt-out class of newspaper carriers who alleged they were misclassified as independent contractors instead o[...]
Postconviction Relief – Suppression of Evidence
Jonathan Taylor appeals a judgment of conviction for operating a motor vehicle after revocation and two counts of felony bail jumping.
Postconviction Plea Withdrawal
Close, pro se, appeals from orders denying his postconviction motions for plea withdrawal in two Pierce County criminal cases.
Suppression of Evidence – Blood Test
Following a bench trial, the circuit court found Kevin Cormican guilty of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), as a first offense.
Legal News
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
- Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
- Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
- Jury finds Wisconsin man sane in sexual assault, killing of toddler
- Attorney sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually exploiting numerous children
- UW-Madison pro-Palestine protesters spark debate over free speech laws
- DEA to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift
- Wisconsin opens public comment on constitutional amendment regarding election officials
- Court upholds Milwaukee police officer’s firing for posting racist memes
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