Recent Articles from MaryBeth Matzek, Special to the Wisconsin Law Journal
Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
As of April 24, 2024, the Wisconsin DOJ Clergy and Faith Leader Initiative has received a total of 274 completed reports.
State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
“Highly unusual.” “Something doesn’t smell right.” “As a member of the Board of Governors, I felt like we let our members down.” These recent comments from opponents of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s special purpose trust show that the feelings among high-level members of the bar are still very raw, creating an atmosphere of distrust […]
Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
Spokespeople from UW-La Crosse didn’t respond to emails Wednesday.
Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
A veteran tabloid publisher has testified that he pledged to be Donald Trump’s “eyes and ears.”
A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
Various budget proposals also would allot money to specific state DEI efforts.
Wisconsin prison inmate pleads not guilty to killing cellmate
A phone message seeking comment was left for Sanchez’s public defender Tuesday evening.
Waukesha man sentenced to 30 years for Sex Trafficking
“Sex trafficking is a horrendous crime, and the FBI is fighting it every day in communities across Wisconsin,” said Milwaukee FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael E. Hensle.
12-year-old shot in Milwaukee Wednesday with ‘serious injuries’
Police are looking for a 13-year-old suspect.
Milwaukee man convicted of laundering proceeds of business email compromise fraud schemes
$1.2 million was laundered according to officials.
Giuliani, Meadows among 18 indicted in Arizona fake electors case
In Wisconsin, 10 Republicans who posed as electors settled a civil lawsuit, admitting their actions were part of an effort to overturn Biden’s victory.
Some State Bar diversity participants walk away from program
State Bar did not respond to multiple requests asking how many organizations dropped out of the DEI program.
Wisconsin court issues arrest warrant ‘in error’ for Minocqua Brewing owner
Kirk Bangstad recently made headlines as he was suing the town of Minocqua in another matter.
Legal News
- Money isn’t enough to smooth the path for Republican candidates hoping to retake the Senate
- Milwaukee election leader ousted 6 months before election in presidential swing state
- Former President Trump calls for arrest of special prosecutor Jack Smith
- Wisconsin judge dismisses lawsuit challenging state’s new wolf management plan
- Wisconsin Supreme Court issues opinion on Milwaukee Police officer fired over Facebook posts
- Gov. Evers Seeks applicants for Menominee County Register of Deeds
- Donald Trump calls Joe Biden weak on antisemitism, ignoring his own rhetoric
- Gov. Evers again calls Republican lawmakers into special meeting
- CIA is obstructing justice and witness tampering in Havana Syndrome cover up, attorney says
- Wisconsin Supreme Court will decide whether mobile voting sites are legal
- WisDOT honors Wisconsin State Patrol staff for going above and beyond to keep communities safe
- Milwaukee Men sentenced to Federal Prison for pharmacy robberies and firearms offenses
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