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3-Judge panel rejects congressional map lawsuit
A Wisconsin panel dismissed a lawsuit challenging congressional maps, ruling it lacks authority over Supreme Court-drawn districts ahead of the November election.
Taylor outraises Lazar 4-1 in court race
Liberal candidate Chris Taylor outraised Maria Lazar 4-to-1 and heavily outspent her in Wisconsin Supreme Court race filings.
Judge dismisses DBE lawsuit after DOT rule change
A federal judge dismissed a DBE lawsuit after the U.S. DOT halted minority contracting goals, leaving uncertainty for contractors and state agencies.
State Supreme Court candidates far apart on abortion
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar outline starkly different positions on abortion ahead of the April election.
Supreme Court rejects ban on conversion therapy
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled a Colorado ban on conversion therapy for minors likely violates free speech, raising concerns over LGBTQ protections.
Madison priest charged with child pornography counts
Madison priest Andrew Showers faces new felony child pornography charges in Waupaca County after alleged attempted child sex crimes sting.
Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown adds Sydney Wilcox
Sydney Wilcox has joined the law firm of Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP in Milwaukee, in the criminal defense and appellate groups.
Wisconsin Law Journal honors rising law firms
The Wisconsin Law Journal honors firms that have opened or expanded during the past five years.
State law bans betting on elections
Betting on Wisconsin elections could cost you your vote. Officials warn wagers on races may lead to ballot challenges under state law.
Madison teacher arrested under new child grooming law
A Madison teacher was arrested in a child grooming investigation, one of the first cases under Wisconsin’s new law criminalizing grooming offenses.
5th Amendment-Delinquency Adjudication
The Wisconsin Supreme Court found that a 12-year-old student (K.R.C.) should have been considered in custody for Miranda purposes when questioned by police at school, leading to a delinquency adjudication, but upheld the results because the error was harmless.
License Revocation
The Wisconsin Supreme Court revoked Attorney Guy K. Fish’s law license after he petitioned for consensual revocation under SCR 22.19, admitting he could not successfully defend against 17 misconduct charges across three client matters.
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- State lawsuit seeks electronic ballots for disabled voters
- Attorney disbarred after sexual assault conviction
- Wisconsin mom freed from ICE custody, speaks out
- Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs judicial recusal changes
- Toney eyes rematch with Kaul in AG race
- State Supreme Court to hear gerrymander case
- Former prison lieutenant fined $500 in inmate death case
- Officials worry about USPS speed with ballot delivery
- Judge: Ex-Milwaukee teacher’s aide can return to U.S.
- Ex-bank manager sentenced for $350K embezzlement
- Dugan sentencing delayed for oral arguments
- Wisconsin women’s prisons 78% over capacity, nearing record
Case Digests
- Involuntary Medication-Competency to Stand Trial
- Domestic Abuse Injunction-Personal Jurisdiction
- Informer Privilege Statute-Clear Error
- Sixth Amendment-Third-Party Perpetrator Evidence
- Plea Withdrawal-Manifest Injustice
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel-Procedural Bar
- CHIPS Confidentiality-Remedial Versus Punitive Sanctions
- Insurance Law
- Breach of Contract-Rule 12(b)(6) Dismissal
- Constitutional Law-Qualified Immunity-First Amendment Retaliation
- Qualified Immunity-Excessive Force-Civil Rights
- Hostile Work Environment-Sexual Harassment
