Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
North Carolina man who harbored Nazi memorabilia and attacked Black and Latino men sentenced to 41 months
Defendant attacked Black and Latino men. He harbored the KKK flag and Nazi paraphernalia.
Nation grieves with families of officers killed in NC
The violence came just about two weeks after another fatal shooting of law enforcement officers in Syracuse.
Amended complaint filed in federal court against State Bar of Wisconsin seeks punitive damages
Complaint targets other State Bar programs that use race as a deciding factor.
United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
The defendants moved to dismiss, stating that UHS’s claims were untimely.
Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
Trump’s visits to Wisconsin and Michigan mark his second trip to the swing states in just a month.
Dane County court overturns residential solar decision
The court upheld an appeal against the Public Service Commission's decision over third-party financing for residential solar systems.
Judge faces formal complaint from state board
Judge denies violating “any of the Rules of Judicial Conduct.”
Bankruptcies up 16% in U.S.
Total filings rose to 467,774 new cases for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2024.
(Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
WILL has filed a federal Title VI complaint against Northwestern University on behalf of the Young America’s Foundation after the University unveiled plans to offer nearly $1.9 million in scholarship funds, faculty positions, and student-organization space to Palestinian students and staff.
Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
The appointment will fill a vacancy created by the passing of Judge Duane M. Jorgenson on April 21, 2024.
Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
University plans to offer nearly $1.9 million in scholarship funds, faculty positions, and student-organization space to Palestinian students and staff.
Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
Testimony resumed Tuesday with a banker who helped Michael Cohen open accounts.
Legal News
- 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
- Trump appointed judge presiding over classified documents case cancels trial
- Applicants wanted for Jefferson County, Crawford County circuit courts
- Wisconsin wedding barns sue over state’s new liquor law requiring licensing
- Audit launched of Wisconsin’s diversity efforts
- Federal appeals court approves high-voltage power line through Mississippi River refuge
- Dane County residents encouraged to weigh how to spend federal funds
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