Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
State Bar of Wisconsin announces new Hires, promotions, partners
Who's become a partner, changed firms, received an award, and more.
Attorney Peter Baziano joins Murphy Desmond in its Business and Real Estate practice groups
Attorney Peter Bazianos has joined the law firm of Murphy Desmond S.C. in its Business and Real Estate practice groups.
Reinhart adds new PFAS group
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren adds new PFAS Group.
Operation Kristallnacht: Oak Creek man accused of defacing synagogue with Neo-Nazi symbols, group also targeted African Americans
Barasneh participated in online group chats with other Base members in which they agreed to threaten and intimidate African-Americans and Jewish-Americans, who they viewed as enemies of the white race.
The Supreme Court rejects Biden’s plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loans
The 6-3 decision, with conservative justices in the majority, effectively killed the $400 billion plan
Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes new officers at graduation ceremony
“The new troopers’ work will help create safer communities. Every traffic stop, emergency response, inspection of a commercial motor vehicle, or casual interaction with the public, has the potential to save lives and bring change by connecting with the people of Wisconsin and helping them understand their role in transportation safety," WisDOT Secretary Thompson.
Wisconsin man who threatened the governor sentenced to prision
Back on the Ides of March, Federal prosecutors filed an 8 count superseding indictment charging Yaker with making threats.
Wisconsin Republicans’ spending plan sent to Democratic governor
Evers previously threatened to veto the entire budget over the University of Wisconsin's $32 million cut
A jury found Trump responsible for sexual abuse. Now he’s suing his accuser for saying she was raped
Lawyers for the Republican presidential candidate filed papers late Tuesday saying E. Jean Carroll should pay Trump unspecified compensatory and punitive damages and retract her damaging statements.
Supreme Court solidifies protections for workers who ask for religious accommodations
The court made clear that businesses must cite more than minor costs.
US Supreme Court restricts affirmative action in college admissions
Ruling to have widespread impact on college admissions nationwide.
Spending plan cutting taxes, University of Wisconsin funding clears state Senate
“This is moving Wisconsin toward a flat tax," LeMahieu said.
Legal News
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
- KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
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