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While opposing sides debate the need to limit lawyer contingency fees, some are questioning why only certain payments are up for discussion.
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Opposing sides debate limiting lawyer contingency fees
Wisconsin has not seen a case in which lawyers obtained a huge contingency fee payout since three firms landed a total of $75 million during the big tobacco settlement of the 1990s.
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Read More »DEBATE: Roggensack recalls holding fellow justice ‘until she calmed down’
Nearly two years after Justice David Prosser allegedly put his hands around the throat of another Wisconsin justice, the incident continues to dominate debate about the future of the state’s highest court.
Tagged with: David Prosser Ed Fallone election Pat Roggensack Wisconsin Supreme Court
Read More »The DNA debate: Justice system divided over expanding collection of genetic evidence
DNA evidence helped put Chris Ochoa behind bars for a murder he did not commit.
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Read More »Sequester could cost state’s judicial system $216K
The proposed Washington sequester – or automatic federal spending cuts – will hit Wisconsin's judicial system in the pocketbook.
Read More »Lawyers worry bills would delay asbestos cases
Two state bills are drawing boos from some personal-injury attorneys who see a threat to the timing that can be crucial in asbestos-related lawsuits.
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Read More »Borrowers begin to benefit from mortgage settlement
Nearly $144 million has gone to Wisconsin borrowers under a settlement between 49 state attorney generals and the five largest mortgage servicers in the country, according to reports cited by the Wisconsin Attorney General’s office.
Read More »State justices reprimand lawyer with history of misconduct
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday publicly reprimanded a Larsen lawyer with a history of professional misconduct.
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Read More »Bradley claims no political motivation in releasing memo (UPDATE)
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley said Thursday her decision to recuse herself from an ethics investigation into a fellow justice’s conduct has nothing to do with politics and everything to do with workplace safety.
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Read More »Gov. Walker announces domestic abuse investments
State money will go toward two domestic abuse resources in Wisconsin, Gov. Scott Walker announced Wednesday.
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Read More »State Supreme Court candidates tout need for civility (UPDATE)
The battle for an open Wisconsin Supreme Court seat could come down to civility, according to candidates at a pre-election forum Thursday.
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