Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
The Simon Law Firm on Business Litigation, Patent Trademark Copyright Litigation, and Contingency Fees
By: Anthony G. Simon and Jer W. Nixon When Tony Simon left a large national firm to join his brother John at the Simon Law Firm 20 years ago, it was one of the first firms in the country to handle Intellectual Property and commercial litigation on a contingent fee basis. Since that time, the firm has […]
Glendale man receives life sentence for Dodgeville murder
Sentencing of Schmidt-Way is scheduled for March 5, 2024.
As DEI policies come under legal attack, philanthropic donors consider how to adapt
The Black Freedom Fund has started a legal defense fund.
Abortion on the ballot in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin is among a number of other states where abortion might be on the ballot this year.
Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t a free speech right, appeals court says
The court found that refusing to wear a mask during a public health emergency didn't amount to free speech protected by the Constitution.
MBA holds annual Judges Night (PHOTOS)
Members of Wisconsin’s legal community gathered for the Milwaukee Bar Association’s Judges Night held Tuesday at The Grain Exchange in Milwaukee. Organizers estimated 400 people attended the annual event where they socialized and met with members of the judiciary. PHOTOS BY KEVIN HARNACK
Taylor Swift threatens lawsuit against student who tracks her private jet
Swift's bad blood with a college student has escalated to possible legal action as the celebrity refuses to shake it off.
Wis. Attorney General Kaul takes action to protect dreamers and DACA program
DACA recipients and their households are estimated to contribute approximately $9.5 billion in federal, state and local taxes each year.
Milwaukee business owner convicted of tax and bankruptcy offenses
Defendant failed to pay over to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) more than $100,000 in payroll taxes.
Janet Protasiewicz campaign official claims vulgar reason for embedding horses in ads
The new justice was not aware of the horse imagery in the ads.
16-year-old suspect in Juneteenth shooting that hurt 6 sent to adult court
Judge Cervera set his bail at $250,000.
Imprisoned mom wins early release
Sentencing reforms for survivors of domestic violence are rare in the United States.
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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