Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Electronic Detention Program-Sex Offender
Whitfield was poised to be released from Menard Correctional Center in January 2010, commencing a period of mandatory supervised release.
Sentencing Guidelines
In 2017, Elion entered a guilty plea for three counts involving the distribution of methamphetamine under sections 21 U.S.C. 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C).
Sex Trafficking of Minors
Coney stood condemned on numerous counts concerning the sex trafficking of minors, predicated upon the "compelling and enduring testimony rendered by the six juvenile victims."
Jury Instructions-Drug Conspiracy
A 34-count indictment was issued by a grand jury against 12 defendants implicated in the sale of heroin.
Evidence-Child Pornography
Having acquired explicit images of child exploitation from an online source associated with Donoho, law enforcement officials proceeded to execute a search warrant at his residence in Wisconsin.
Emily Pinzl Joins Herrling Clark Law Firm as Attorney in Family Law Practice Group
Pinzl worked at Herrling Clark previously as a law clerk.
Prosecutors seek Jan. 2 trial date for Donald Trump in his 2020 election conspiracy case
Prosecutors noted Trump's tendency to use social media to talk about the legal cases against him and expressed concern that could intimidate witnesses.
Chicago mayor names the police department’s counterterrorism head as new police superintendent
The other two finalists were Shon Barnes, the police chief in Madison, Wisconsin; and Angel Novalez, Chicago police chief of constitutional policing and reform.
Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn arrested in 2021 after groping complaints at club, police records show
Epshteyn pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct charges in Scottsdale city court after prosecutors dropped charges of attempted sexual abuse, assault-touching and “harass-repeated acts.”
Federal courthouse in Milwaukee receives ‘all clear’ after HAZMAT response
Investigators determined there was no threat to the public and gave the "all clear' later Friday afternoon.
Kenosha police arrested wrong person at Applebee’s
The incident is another blemish for the southeastern Wisconsin city, which endured days of protests three years ago after a white police officer shot Jacob Blake.
Impact of U.S. Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision on Private Employer DEI Programs and Recommendations for Employers
Even following the Supreme Court’s decision in SFFA, and despite the AG letter and similar actions by individual legislators, employers can continue to increase diversity in their workforces and set aspirational goals with respect to diversity, equity, and inclusion without running afoul of federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.
Legal News
- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
- ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
- Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
- Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
- Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
- Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
- Man pleads guilty to producing videos depicting monkey torture
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