Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
FBI updates photo of University of Wisconsin bomber wanted for 53 years
More than 50 years after a Vietnam War-era bombing on the University of Wisconsin campus that killed a researcher, the FBI on Thursday released age-processed photographs of a suspect who has thus far evaded law enforcement and been referred to as "Wisconsin's state ghost."
Wisconsin’s new liberal Supreme Court justice hasn’t heard a case but Republicans may impeach
Even before the newly elected justice who gave liberals a one-seat majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has heard a case, Republican lawmakers are talking about taking the unprecedented step of impeaching and removing her from office. And they have the votes to do it.
Evers appoints McElroy as Price County district attorney
Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Matthew McElroy to serve as Price County district attorney.
Liberal groups seek to use the Constitution’s insurrection clause to block Trump from 2024 ballots
As former President Donald Trump dominates the Republican presidential primary, some liberal groups and legal experts contend that a rarely used clause of the Constitution prevents him from being president after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Vatican sovereign immunity upheld
A lawsuit brought by four plaintiffs who were sexually abused by Roman Catholic priests when they were children has been dismissed.
EEOC proposes ‘expansive’ Pregnant Worker Act rule
Attorneys see the newly proposed rule to implement the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act as painting the employee’s right to a reasonable accommodation with a broad brush.
Effects of website designer ruling uncertain
The court’s decision sparked anger and confusion from LGBTQ activists and legal experts.
Milwaukee Police Granted Re-accreditation from WILEAG
MPD needed to comply with over 260 standards in order to achieve re-accredited status.
Qakbot Malware Disrupted in International Cyber Takedown
The FBI was able to gain access to Qakbot infrastructure and identify over 700,000 computers worldwide.
Election deniers rail in Wisconsin as state Senate moves toward firing top election official
Republicans who control the Legislature called the hearing to consider whether to reappoint Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe.
Wisconsin Supreme Court emails detail chaotic first week of liberal control (UPDATE)
Liberal majority told Chief Justice Annette Ziegler they didn’t plan to release the changes to administrative rules on Friday, Aug. 4, but after Ziegler demanded a copy she sent them out to news outlets before a statement was issued to court personnel.
3M agrees to pay $6 billion to settle earplug lawsuits
The settlement, consisting of $5 billion in cash and $1 billion in 3M stock, will be made in payments that will run through 2029.
Legal News
- Madison protests turn violent, hate crime probes follow
- Hyundai to pay $333,941 over alleged violations of Civil Relief Act, repossessing 26 servicemembers vehicles
- Federal judge tosses Democrats’ lawsuit challenging Wisconsin absentee voting requirements
- Wisconsin woman who argued she legally killed sex trafficker pleads guilty to homicide
- Gov. Evers to become first Midwest governor to join U.S. Climate Alliance’s Executive Committee
- Wisconsin lacks clear system for tracking police caught lying
- Police confirm ‘Heil Hitler’ salute during Madison pro-Palestinian protests, suspect identified
- Federal agencies failed to investigate Havana Syndrome, ignored crucial evidence and withheld information, attorney says during Congressional hearing
- As Patrick Beverley calls his actions ‘inexcusable,’ police announce they’ve opened an investigation
- Democrats spend $7 million from campaign war chest in TV ads, many directed at Milwaukee northern suburbs
- Biden lauds new Microsoft center on the same site where Trump’s Foxconn project failed
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Eau Claire County Circuit Court
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