Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Hupy and Abraham celebrates 55th Anniversary
Hupy and Abraham is celebrating its 55th Anniversary this month. In the past 55 years, its staff has won over 250 awards, donated more than $1 million to thousands of worthwhile causes and has obtained over $1 billion for more than 70,000 injured clients. “We would not be able to do it without our staff […]
FBI launches criminal investigation into Key Bridge collapse
U.S. Attorney for Maryland: 'We will seek accountability for anyone who may be responsible.'
Man charged in slaying after woman’s leg found at Milwaukee-area park
Additional human remains were found April 5 and April 6.
Minnesota man guilty in fatal stabbing of teen on Wisconsin river, jury finds
Miu told investigators that he was provoked.
Wisconsin teen sentenced in bonfire explosion that burned at least 17
Armstrong was attending a bonfire on Oct. 14, 2022.
Wisconsin man who broke into home, ate victim’s chicken, slept in victim’s bed, receives prison and jail sentences
One-year prison sentence for felony bail jumping, and additional 6 months in jail for criminal trespass.
Judge refuses to dismiss Hunter Biden’s gun case
His attorneys have argued that prosecutors bowed to political pressure.
House passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after days of upheaval over changes
The bill was approved on a bipartisan basis, 273-147.
Milwaukee Police officer traveling to Georgia training retires before facing discipline
Two other Milwaukee Police Department employees were disciplined for the same reason, but later that was reduced for revoked.
Evers to ask legislature to approve largest increase in state support for UW System in two decades
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Friday released the following statement in reaction to the University Financial Assessments released by the University of Wisconsin (UW) System for seven UW campuses: UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls, UW-Superior, and UW-Whitewater. The assessments examine the strained financial circumstances facing UW System campuses—a consequence d[...]
7th Circuit Court of Appeals proposes new rules
Written comments on the proposed rule changes should be sent by May 13, 2024.
Federal agencies allege toxic work environment for women in new report
Women of the intelligence community, as well as law enforcement, are treated differently than their male counterparts, according to recently released public records from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Legal News
- Wisconsin lawyers file University of Wisconsin public records request seeking answers to protests
- Wisconsin Supreme Court issues orders amending Supreme Court rules and Wis. Stats.
- EXCLUSIVE: Former Milwaukee ‘big law’ partner attacks news media for bias against Trump
- Former Milwaukee election official fined for obtaining fake absentee ballots
- Contract dispute prevents airing of 15 regional sports networks, impacts Brewers
- Wis. middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Sheboygan and Green County Sheriffs
- North Carolina man who harbored Nazi memorabilia and attacked Black and Latino men sentenced to 41 months
- Nation grieves with families of officers killed in NC
- Amended complaint filed in federal court against State Bar of Wisconsin seeks punitive damages
- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
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