Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Jury convicts Green Bay woman of killing, dismembering former boyfriend
A jury found a Green Bay woman guilty Wednesday of killing and dismembering a former boyfriend and scattering his body parts at various locations.
22 attorneys general oppose 3M settlement over water systems contamination with ‘forever chemicals’
Attorneys asked a federal court to reject the proposed $10.3 billion settlement over contaminated water.
London jury acquits Kevin Spacey of sexual assault charges
Spacey had faced nine charges, including multiple counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
Michael Best appoints Sarah Alt to new role as chief process and AI officer
Michael Best announced Tuesday the appointment of Sarah Alt as the chief process & AI officer. Alt joined Michael Best’s Innovation & Technology team in April 2021 and most recently held the position of Chief Business Process Officer. In this new role, Alt will be at the forefront of the firm’s AI initiatives, spearheading the […]
Prosecutors charge woman who drove into Green Bay building with reckless driving
Prosecutors filed charges Tuesday against the driver of a minivan that crashed into a building in Wisconsin, toppling much of its brick facade and leaving much of its roof sagging precariously.
Gov. Evers extends application deadline for Barron County Circuit Court
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced on May 31, 2023 that he is seeking applicants for the Barron County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The governor announced Tuesday he is extending the application deadline. Application materials must now be received no later than 5 p.m. on Fri., August 11, 2023. The appointment will fill a vacancy […]
Holocaust survivor calls attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion reminiscent of 1930’s Nazi Germany
A Holocaust survivor said Sunday that history is repeating itself and the recent attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are reminiscent of Nazi Germany in the 1930s.
Judicial overhaul advances in Israel
Mass demonstrations also erupted in central Tel Aviv – the epicenter of months of anti-government protests.
Russia says drones hit Moscow
Emergency workers were inspecting the damage, and traffic was halted on sections of highways where the drones fell.
Former Burnett County Assistant District Attorney sentenced for Felony counts of representations depicting nudity
According to the State Bar of Wisconsin's website, as of Monday, July 24, 2023, Steffen's law license has been suspended.
Attorney Kyle Kasper joins O’Neil Cannon
Kasper is a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group.
No charges for Racine Police officers involved in fatal shooting of Timothy Burgess
Racine Police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Timothy Burgess on May 22, 2023 will not face criminal charges, the Wisconsin Department of Justice announced Monday. Racine County District Attorney Patricia Hanson issued the decision. As previously reported by the Wisconsin Law Journal, a routine Racine County traffic stop turned into a fatal-police shooting, […]
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- Wisconsin attorney loses law license, ordered to pay $16K fine
- Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
- Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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