Recent Articles from Jane Pribek
Sharing complaint with reporter did not waive privilege, appeals court rules
Attorneys do not waive the attorney-client or work product privilege by giving a copy of a final, signed complaint to a reporter before it is served or filed, the Court of Appeals ruled Monday, Nov. 6.
Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court: 2024 budget changes
Officials: 2024 Budget delivers a major win for access to justice in Milwaukee County
Milwaukee deputy city attorney may have done private legal work even while under scrutiny, inspector general says
A deputy city attorney in Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer's office has continued appearing in court on behalf of his private law firm even as he was under scrutiny over allegations that he was performing private work on city time, Milwaukee's inspector general said Monday.
Kforce Staffing settles with Feds for $900,000 over hiring discrimination claims
Under the terms of the settlement, Kforce will pay $690,000 in civil penalties to the United States and set aside $230,000 to compensate affected workers.
Wisconsin Republicans pass $2B tax cut heading for a veto by Gov. Tony Evers
Under the bill, the DNR would need landowners' permission to test their water for PFAS and would be responsible for remediation at contaminated sites where the responsible party is unknown or can't pay for the work.
Wisconsin Legislature passes liquor law overhauls opposed by private wedding venues
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature passed a bipartisan measure on Tuesday to overhaul the state's liquor laws and create new regulations for wedding barns.
Jury convicts Pewaukee woman of poisoning family friend with Visine eye drops
Defendant also was found guilty of stealing nearly $300,000.
Governor eases lockdowns at Wisconsin prisons amid lawsuit, seeks to improve safety
Sweeping measures announced to ensure the safety of corrections staff and people in DOC care.
Senate approves downsized Milwaukee Brewers stadium repair bill
The Wisconsin state Senate narrowly approved a plan Tuesday to spend nearly half a billion dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers repair their stadium over the next three decades, brushing aside arguments that the team has more than enough money and doesn't deserve such a sizable government subsidy.
Sound of music bonds colleagues beyond big law
Music brings 1000 big law attorneys together.
Wisconsin attorney general announces gun control legislation targeting domestic violence offenders
1 in every 6 domestic violence deaths in the U.S. happened in Wisconsin.
2025 state Supreme Court race already taking shape
It’s never too early to start talking about an election. Especially when considering what could be at stake.
Legal News
- Courtroom outbursts justified exclusion of mother from parental rights trial
- OSHA fines two Wisconsin construction companies after Lambeau Field carpenter’s death
- Vehicle wanted in Chicago homicide crashes into Milwaukee school bus during police pursuit
- Court to weigh social media and First Amendment
- Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
- Judge dismisses liberal watchdog’s claims that Wisconsin impeachment panel violated open meeting law
- Milwaukee casting foundry sentenced for violating Clean Water Act
- IRS delays rules for payment apps’ users
- Judge cites handwritten will and awards real estate to Aretha Franklin’s sons
- Kenosha man gets life in prison for fatally stabbing his father, stepmother with a machete in 2021
- Official who posted ‘ballot selfie’ in Wisconsin has felony charge dismissed
- Federal court rules brokerage firm breached 1994 contract
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