Recent Articles from Michaela Paukner, [email protected]
Madison protesters disrupt UW commencement in violation of agreement, attorney says
Demonstrators walked through the stadium carrying Palestinian flags.
Trump may face $100 million-plus tax bill if he loses IRS audit fight over Chicago tower
Former President Donald Trump may face an IRS bill in excess of $100 million.
Court rejects Avid Telecom’s attempts to dismiss illegal robocalls case
Forty-nine attorneys general who are also members of the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force sued Avid in May 2023.
Madison protesters reach agreement to comply with state law
After dozens of arrests, injuries, and hate crimes against Jewish students, Pro-Palestinian protesters on the University of Wisconsin – Madison campus on Friday reached an agreement to comply with state law and remove the illegal tents on campus grounds. Pursuant to the agreement reached with university officials, Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) must remove […]
Madison protests turn violent, hate crime probes follow
University of Wisconsin-Madison officials released a report May 8 providing specific examples of hate crimes that local law enforcement are presently investigating.
Hyundai to pay $333,941 over alleged violations of Civil Relief Act, repossessing 26 servicemembers vehicles
Hyundai is accused of illegally repossessing 26 vehicles owned by servicemembers while on active duty.
Federal judge tosses Democrats’ lawsuit challenging Wisconsin absentee voting requirements
The ruling comes ahead of the Wisconsin Supreme Court hearing oral arguments Monday.
Wisconsin woman who argued she legally killed sex trafficker pleads guilty to homicide
Kenosha County Circuit Judge Michael Wilk is set to sentence her on Aug. 19.
Gov. Evers to become first Midwest governor to join U.S. Climate Alliance’s Executive Committee
The Alliance was formed in June 2017 in response to former President Donald Trump’s announced intent to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.
Wisconsin lacks clear system for tracking police caught lying
Wisconsin lacks a clear system for maintaining and making publicly available information about police officers who are subject to Brady disclosures in court.
Police confirm ‘Heil Hitler’ salute during Madison pro-Palestinian protests, suspect identified
Christian Hansen of Madison admits he performed a 'Heil Hitler' salute to a Jewish student during the Pro-Palestinian protests on campus.
Federal agencies failed to investigate Havana Syndrome, ignored crucial evidence and withheld information, attorney says during Congressional hearing
A federally elected official from Wisconsin says he is among the impacted.
Legal News
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- 7th Circuit adopts modifications to Rules 31, 34, 40, 47 and 60
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