Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Republican Rep. Tiffany won’t run for US Senate in Wisconsin, leaving open field
Tiffany said he will run for reelection representing northern Wisconsin rather than take on Baldwin, who is seeking a third term after an 11-percentage point win in 2018.
Trump charged by Justice Department for efforts to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss
It accuses him of repeatedly lying about the election results, turning aside repeated overtures from some aides to tell the truth but conspiring with others to try to improperly change vote totals in his favor.
Memphis, Tennessee, police shoot suspect after he fired shots outside Jewish school
Memphis police on Monday said officers shot a suspect after he attempted to enter a Jewish school with a gun and fired shots after he couldn't get into the building.
Consolidation trend drives construction contractors to merge, attorney gives advice
As more and more Wisconsin contractors combine or buy like-minded companies, industry experts said contractors must be cognizant of company culture, track ongoing projects and work tight deadlines to make the best deal.
75th Anniversary of the Racial Integration of the Armed Forces
Last week marks the 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9981, which was issued by President Harry S. Truman on July 26, 1948, and which directed the desegregation of the United States Armed Forces.
Gov. Evers Condemns Nazi Presence at Watertown LGBTQ Pride Event
Evers released a statement Monday condemning Nazis who protested an LGBTQ-focused “Pride in the Park” event in Watertown, Wisconsin, over the weekend.
In Wisconsin, a court that almost overturned Biden’s win flips to liberal control
Director of State Courts Randy Koschnick to be fired as soon as Protasiewicz is sworn in.
Letter to the editor: Never compare the Holocaust to modern day events
"The Holocaust was unique in human history, and while we encourage visitors to be empowered to apply what they've learned, we never make comparisons between the Holocaust and modern day events."
Wisconsin judge dismisses lawsuit over military voting lists
A Wisconsin judge has dismissed a GOP state lawmaker's lawsuit over military voting records, saying Friday that the challenge should have been brought against a local elections official, not the statewide elections commission.
Certiorari Remedy
Kurtzweil owns property in Sawyer County that is adjacent to a property known as Old Arrow Resort.
Sales Tax Exemption
From January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2011, Becker sold “trailer type vehicles” to non-Wisconsin residents, who did not use the trailers in Wisconsin other than their removal from the state.
Product Liability
Moncel alleged that he had been injured by exposure to the chemical diacetyl in flavoring that had been supplied by Flavor Development to Midwest Roasters.
Legal News
- 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
- Dane County court overturns residential solar decision
- Judge faces formal complaint from state board
- Bankruptcies up 16% in U.S.
- (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
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