Recent Articles from Associated Press
Takings Clause
In 1993 the Village of Channahon, Illinois, approved the plat of a residential subdivision lying within the DuPage River Special Flood Hazard Area.
Sentencing Guidelines
Benny Butler downloaded, distributed, and shared a vast amount of child pornography via internet chat rooms catering to this trade.
Cancellation of Removal – Abuse of Discretion
Cruz‐Velasco, a native and citizen of Mexico, is seeking cancellation of removal under 8 U.S.C. § 1229b(b). Cruz‐Velasco entered the U.S. without inspection in 1999.
Judge Bias
Avery Smartt had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old runaway (S.S.) and traveled around the country with her as he worked as an over-the-road trucker.
Unreasonable Sentence
Jose Oregon owed the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) approximately $60,000 in back taxes and penalties but could not afford to pay.
Whistleblower Complaint
In September 2020, Sanchez filed a whistleblower complaint with the United States Department of Education’s Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) against his former employer, DuPage Regional Office of Education (“DuPage”).
Corporate Governance – Insurance
In 2016 Joy Global Inc., and Komatsu America Corp., two manufacturers of heavy equipment used in mining, agreed to merge.
Habeas Relief – Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Melvin Williams was shot and killed on May 23, 2009, and two other men—Robert Taylor and Romero Davis—were injured in the same shooting.
Editorial: Look for a judge who hasn’t made up mind
A good judge is going to disappoint you sometimes.
Racine man convicted in 1986 killing of 22-year-old woman
A Racine man has been convicted in the 1986 killing of a young woman whose body was found in a swamp at a Green Bay nature area.
Feds sue Wisconsin military department over discrimination
Federal attorneys have filed a lawsuit alleging that the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs refused to pay a woman applying for a supervisor position as much as male candidates.
US SUPREME COURT NOTEBOOK: Warren is 5th justice with Navy ship – USNS Earl Warren
Former U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren's name is on the U.S. Navy's newest fuel ship. Justice Elena Kagan smashed a champagne bottle against its hull in a shipyard ceremony in San Diego last weekend.
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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