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A felony gun case against a Wauwatosa attorney took a unique twist Tuesday when the defense announced plans to challenge the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s gun silencer statute.
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Circuit court primary elections set for Tuesday
While there are no statewide judicial races to attract voters this spring, Wisconsin will have six circuit court primaries Tuesday.
Tagged with: Carolina Stark Christopher Lipscomb Circuit court election Ellen Berz Jack Hoag Jason Rossell Michael Bloom Nelson Phillips Roger Allen William Kussel
Read More »Board of Bar Examiners could push mandatory credits outside of the classroom
The local newspaper disappeared and the Wall Street Journal took its place between the attorney’s face and the bankruptcy presentation at the front of the room.
Tagged with: BBE Board of Bar Examiners CLE Continuing Legal Education Jacquelynn Rothstein Milwaukee Bar Association Paul Swanson
Read More »Contract lawyers see opportunities, limits in same-sex cases
Dissolving same-sex relationships offer business and transactional attorneys a relatively untapped, unexpected market.
Tagged with: Haley Palmersheim Patrick Roney same-sex marriage Supreme Court
Read More »Hurdles remain for $52 million patent verdict
A $52 million federal jury verdict won by a small Middleton firm is the largest patent infringement award in the history of the Western District and could triple in coming weeks.
Tagged with: Barbara Crabb Court of Appeals Jim Troupis patent Patent infringement Perkins Coie
Read More »Brennan takes road less traveled on career path
When attorney Pat Brennan graduated law school in 1981, he could have joined his father’s Janesville law practice, Brennan Steil SC.
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Read More »Lawmakers introduce SPD pay progression bill
Legislators introduced a bill Wednesday to establish a pay progression system for assistant State Public Defenders.
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Read More »Milwaukee lawyer reprimanded by state’s Supreme Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court publicly reprimanded Milwaukee solo practitioner Michael Hicks for failing to adequately represent three clients appointed by the State Public Defender during 2007-08.
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Read More »High court suspends Jackson lawyer’s license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday suspended the law license of Jackson attorney Arik Guenther for 90 days.
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Read More »Gibbs named new Chippewa County DA
Gov. Scott Walker on Friday appointed veteran defense attorney Steven Gibbs, of Hertel & Gibbs SC, Chippewa County District Attorney.
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Read More »To stream or not to stream? State Bar discusses going online
Live streaming of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Board of Governors meetings would increase visibility of bar leadership, but some question if anyone would log on to listen.
Tagged with: budget Nate Cade Ray Dall’Osto State Bar State Bar of Wisconsin Steve Levine
Read More »State Bar facing budget deficit decisions
Midway through its fiscal year, the State Bar of Wisconsin is facing another six-figure budget deficit, and leaders foresee potentially drastic changes to close the gap.
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Read More »State’s high court suspends attorneys’ licenses
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday issued two disciplinary orders.
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Read More »Kenosha attorney has license suspended for 90 days
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday suspended the law license of Kenosha attorney Mark Milos for 90 days.
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Read More »Renlund thrives in private, public sector legal career
The pull to work in the public sector is something attorney Cari Anne Renlund said she felt early in her legal career.
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Read More »State Rep. proposes dividing circuit court branches by geography
A legislative proposal introduced Wednesday would breakdown the number of judicial circuit court branches in Milwaukee County by geography.
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Read More »Chief justice proposal raises political concerns (UPDATE)
A plan to force the Wisconsin Supreme Court to elect its chief justice drew concern Wednesday that the process would politicize the state’s judicial branch.
Tagged with: Jon Erpenbach Rich Zipperer Shirley Abrahamson Supreme Court
Read More »Bail bondsman proposal at odds with pretrial screening
A pending legislative proposal to revive a state-run bail bonds system could impede the progress of two counties’ new pretrial screening programs based on risk evaluation.
Tagged with: Jeff Kremers John Chisholm Rick Sankovitz
Read More »State Supreme Court to consider restricting items discussed at open conference
Discussion on a series of proposals aimed at improving civility and public trust in the Wisconsin Supreme Court may take place behind closed doors pending a vote by the justices next month to narrow the focus of open administrative conferences.
Tagged with: Board of Bar Examiners Patience Roggensack Shirley Abrahamson State Bar Steve Levine Supreme Court
Read More »Fremgen named clerk for state’s Supreme Court, Court of Appeals
After more than a year-and-a-half without a permanent clerk for the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, the system has one.
Tagged with: Diane Fremgen John Voelker Supreme Court
Read More »Courtroom renovation brings back flood of memories
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Bill Pocan’s temporary loss of his courtroom could result in a permanent gain for the Milwaukee County Historical Society.
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Read More »Marquette Law professor gives up courtroom for classroom
When Dan Blinka took a job teaching at Marquette University Law School in 1985, he intended to stay no longer than five years.
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Read More »Bill would expand use of hearsay in preliminary hearings (UPDATE)
A legislative proposal expanding use of hearsay in preliminary hearings could lead to questionable testimony and potentially render felony pre-trial examinations worthless.
Tagged with: Anthony Cotton David Hansher Glenn Grothman hearsay Kent Lovern Mary Lazich
Read More »Pay progression bill could cause prosecutors to cash out
A legislative proposal authorizing county prosecutor raises is aimed at helping local offices retain talent. But some district attorneys argue the plan will leave them shorthanded.
Tagged with: Joe DeCecco John Chisholm Lena Taylor pay pay progression
Read More »Lone judge leads Lafayette County
Lafayette County’s lone judge, William Johnston, has a methodical approach to cases that gives attorneys more time to present their argument but requires a strict attention to detail.
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Read More »Wisconsin lawmaker wants to revive bail bondsmen system
A Wisconsin legislator is expected to introduce a bill Friday that would re-establish a bail bondsmen system that has been extinct in the state since 1979.
Tagged with: bail bondsmen Scott Walker
Read More »Proposed liability bill puts lead paint cases at risk
For the past six years, Milwaukee solo attorney Peter Earle has dedicated half of his practice to researching and litigating civil claims against lead paint manufacturers on behalf of children allegedly poisoned by the product.
Tagged with: lead paint Peter Earle Wisconsin Supreme Court
Read More »Lawmakers propose product liability change
A legislative proposal would require plaintiffs to retroactively name the manufacturers of defective products in lawsuits in order to have a valid claim.
Tagged with: Glenn Grothman lawsuit lead paint Scott Walker Supreme Court tort reform
Read More »Lawmakers draft resolution in honor of Fishbach
Wisconsin legislators drafted a resolution paying tribute to Milwaukee attorney Nathan Fishbach, who died September of cancer at age 58.
Tagged with: MBA Milwaukee Bar Association Nathan Fishbach Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek Wisconsin Bar Association
Read More »State legislators propose raising prosecutors’ pay
State legislators are proposing a pay progression system to help Wisconsin counties retain prosecutors.
Tagged with: DA Joe DeCecco
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