Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Supreme Court preserves access to abortion drug mifepristone
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously preserved access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year, in the court’s first abortion decision since conservative justices overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago. The justices ruled that abortion opponents lacked the legal right to sue over the federal Food and Drug Administra[...]
Milwaukee Police launch Operation Summer Guardian ’24
MPD incorporated key recommendations from an analysis conducted through the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin lawmaker receives ‘scales of justice’ award from State Bar
The award honors individuals devoted to enhancing justice accessibility for all Wisconsin citizens.
Matthew Spence appointed Sheboygan County Sheriff
Spence has spent his entire law enforcement career with the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office.
Thousands of drivers file arbitration claims against Amazon for unpaid wages and other losses
In March, the Wisconsin Supreme Court let stand a lower court ruling that declared Flex drivers to be employees.
Wisconsin’s Wastewater Laws violations result in $209K fine
On May 16, 2024, Judge Goodman issued the order.
Wisconsin’s system to block ineligible voters lets some on felony probation slip through
Election fraud is extremely rare in the state.
3 Nixon justices helped end his presidency. Will the 3 Trump appointees force him to stand trial?
The immunity case is among a dozen or more major decisions that should be handed down within the next few weeks.
Attorney and former police officer sentenced for $15M COVID-19 Relief Fraud Conspiracy
Defendants submitted fraudulent PPP loan applications on behalf of businesses.
Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends Trump attorney James Troupis from advisory committee
The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced on June 11, 2024, the temporary suspension of Attorney James R. Troupis‘ appointment to the Judicial Conduct Advisory Committee. According to court officials, an order dated March 2, 2023, reappointed Troupis to his second and final term as a member of the court’s Judicial Conduct Advisory Committee, which term expires […]
Wisconsin Elections Commission unanimously chooses Democrat as chair
The six-member commission administers and enforces Wisconsin election laws,
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial
Jurors found Hunter Biden guilty of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a false claim on the application by saying he was not a drug user and illegally having the gun for 11 days.
Legal News
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider whether 175-year-old law bans abortion
- Wisconsin man facing bestiality and felony bail jumping charges
- Waukesha County woman indicted in National Health Care Fraud Law Enforcement Action
- Man sentenced to 15 months for fraud involving luxury vehicles
- Wisconsin Department of Justice Fire Marshal investigating fire that killed six
- Ozaukee County first responders save family of three, father and son on Milwaukee River
- Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election
- Brewers have American Family Field escalators inspected after malfunction results in 11 injuries
- US wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal crashes, lawyers say
- GOP lawmakers in Wisconsin appeal ruling allowing disabled people to obtain ballots electronically
- 11 people injured when escalator malfunctions at Milwaukee ballpark
- Judge receives ethics fine after endorsing candidate
Case Digests
- Termination of Parental Rights
- First Amendment Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Late Filing
- Real Estate-Attorney Fees
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Variance-Interpretation of Zoning Ordinances
- Sentencing
- Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause-Jury Instructions
- Unlawful Collection Practices-Evidence
- Sentencing-Vindictiveness
- Prisoner Grievances-Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies