Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Costly liability price tag for firms deploying artificial intelligence
Ethical dilemmas arise when AI-generated legal advice, contracts, or briefs contain errors or so-called 'hallucinations.'
Unusual Waupun lockdown began in March
Prisoners complain of dirty conditions, lack of medical care.
Expungement law reforms sought in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is the only state in the nation where past and closed cases are not eligible for expungement.
Judge: Trump’s defamation appeal ‘frivolous’
Lawyers for Trump did not immediately return email messages seeking comment.
Wisconsin Republicans propose eliminating work permits for 14- and 15-year-olds
Former Gov. Scott Walker, signed a bill in 2017 that removed work permit requirements for 16- and 17-year-olds.
Teen in stolen car leads police on 132-mph chase
A judge Thursday ordered the youth held until his next court appearance Sept. 15.
Need gas after midnight? Don’t stop in Hammond.
Hammond Common Council voted 7-2 on Monday to approve the ordinance, which takes effect Nov. 1.
2 men arrested, accused of telemarketing fraud that cheated people of millions of dollars
Piaro was charged with wire and mail fraud, charges which carry a potential penalty of up to 60 years in prison.
Wisconsin State Patrol leads effort to curb impaired driving
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign started today.
Fond Du Lac man voted in Michigan and Wisconsin in 2020 election found guilty of election fraud, obstruction
On April 7, 2022 the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) submitted a referral to the Fond du Lac County District Attorney’s Office.
Milwaukee man faces 65 years in prison for 127 pound cocaine conspiracy worth $9.6 million
Strong now faces 65 years of confinement after being convicted for conspiracy to deliver over 40 grams of cocaine, a class C felony.
Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Menominee County Register of Deeds
Those interested in applying must submit an online application with a cover letter detailing professional and academic qualifications, civic activities, and community involvement.
Legal News
- Wisconsin attorney loses law license, ordered to pay $16K fine
- Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
- Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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