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Federal judge admonishes attorney for cursing at prosecutor
A federal judge has publicly admonished a longtime Cleveland criminal defense attorney after he swore at a prosecutor and called him profane names during a November sentencing hearing: http://bit.ly/1NoR5UM
Bad blind date headed to court
It's a situation straight out of a bad romantic comedy: http://bit.ly/1My1TcR
Federal judge has attorney arrested after missing hearing
A federal judge in Akron, Ohio, had an attorney arrested at the Justice Center in downtown Cleveland on Thursday afternoon after the attorney did not show up to a morning hearing: http://bit.ly/1ipYGTY
More attorneys turning to colleagues for representation
Milwaukee attorney Jeffrey Jensen has more than 25 years of experience in criminal defense, but he would put his fate in another lawyer’s hands rather than defend himself.
OLR alleges 8 counts of misconduct against New Berlin attorney
A New Berlin attorney allegedly slept with a client and bought her drinks while the client was free from jail on bond, according to allegations from the Office of Lawyer Regulation that were also stipulated by the attorney.
Ex-senator taking job as Foley & Lardner lobbyist
Former state Sen. Joe Leibham will join Foley & Lardner LLP as a lobbyist, according to a news release from the firm.
Greenfield attorney indicted on 33 criminal charges
A Greenfield attorney who allegedly defrauded four clients out of $2.2 million was indicted Tuesday on 33 criminal charges.
EEOC considers appeal after loss in Milwaukee disability case
The U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission is weighing its appeal options after a Milwaukee jury decided that a woman who could no longer lift as part of her job at a Cudahy AutoZone was not considered disabled.
Truth-in-sentencing opponents waiting for change
Those in Wisconsin’s legal community who oppose truth-in-sentencing understand their chances for overturning, or at least toning down, the law depend on how well they play the long game.
State’s high court allows robbery defendant to change plea
A defendant who pleaded no contest to a robbery charge after being given incorrect information should be allowed to withdraw his plea, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4-3 on Wednesday.
Lobbyist named as Schimel’s deputy
A business lobbyist with the Hamilton Consulting Group LLC, Madison, will be the new attorney general’s deputy, according to a news release from J.B. Van Hollen’s office.
Ex-gas station owner ordered to pay for soil contamination
A former gas station owner has been ordered to pay $10,885.70 in forfeitures, court costs and attorneys' fees for a judgment filed against him last week over soil contamination.
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Case Digests
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- Expert Testimony-Medical Malpractice
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- Fair Credit Reporting Act
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- Tribal Land Trespass-Unjust Enrichment
- Fourth Amendment-Automobile Exception
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act-But For Causation
- Class-of One Equal Protection Claim-Breach of Contract
Legal Tech
- AI is reshaping family law practice, but attorneys worry about DIY research
- Massachusetts court rejects work product protection for AI documents by girlfriend
- Exterro launches on-premises AI platform for digital forensics
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