Recent Articles from MaryBeth Matzek, Special to the Wisconsin Law Journal
Jury finds Wisconsin man sane in sexual assault, killing of toddler
Marshawn Giles, 25, was found guilty last week of 15 charges.
Attorney sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually exploiting numerous children
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood.
The Simon Law Firm on Patent Trademark Copyright Litigation
The Intellectual Property Group at The Simon Law Firm assists hourly firms in representing clients in IP litigation matters on a contingency fee basis.
UW-Madison pro-Palestine protesters spark debate over free speech laws
UW Madison Police: Active investigation for protester(s) who allegedly performed a 'Heil Hitler" salute while blocking Jewish student(s) on the University of Wisconsin Madison campus from walking to/from class.
DEA to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug.
Wisconsin opens public comment on constitutional amendment regarding election officials
The public comment period for this request will be open through May 13, 2024.
Court upholds Milwaukee police officer’s firing for posting racist memes
Officer Erik Andrade was involved in the 2018 arrest of Sterling Brown, who then played for the Milwaukee Bucks
FCC fines wireless carriers millions for sharing user locations without consent
The FCC argues that the four firms are required to take reasonable measures to protect certain consumer data per federal law.
Wisconsin Supreme Court scheduled to hear oral arguments in absentee voting case
On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 9:45 a.m., the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments.
Commentary: Law Day 2024: Honoring Our Legal Heritage and Democratic Values
Courts serve as a forum for individuals, families, businesses, and government to peacefully resolve legal disputes according to the law and facts presented.
Attorney General Kaul joins multistate coalition to defend U.S. EPA’s light-duty vehicle emission standards
The Final Rule sets stricter tailpipe emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles for harmful air pollutants.
State Bar of Wisconsin names election winners
Ryan Billings has been elected president-elect of the State Bar of Wisconsin on Monday, according to the State Bar of Wisconsin.
Legal News
- WisGOP convention spotlights abortion, higher education, immigration and national security
- NAACP: No consequences for UWM Pro-Palestinian protesters shows ‘bias’ and ‘privilege’
- New complaints filed against Northwestern over Kenosha football hazing scandal
- Justice Department submits proposed regulation to reschedule marijuana
- Reckless driving on Brown Deer Road results in fatal collision
- Lavinia Goodell 150th Anniversary commemoration to be held June 17
- WisGOP reacts to vice president’s Wisconsin visit
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
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