Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
DeWitt’s Miotke reappointed to SPD’s Board
The Wisconsin Senate has unanimously confirmed DeWitt attorney Joe Miotke’s reappointment by Gov. Tony Evers to the Wisconsin State Public Defender Board.
Milwaukee leaders discuss criminal justice reform, tackling violent crime
As Summer temperatures warm up, Milwaukee Police have a plan to combat violent crime. Parents will also be receiving curfew citations.
Wisconsin Supreme Court denies review of 44 cases
Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 809.62 the Wisconsin Supreme Court exercises discretion for reviewing only those cases that fit certain statutory criteria.
Trump arrested in Miami over charges he hoarded secret documents
Cameras are generally not permitted in federal courts, and a judge Monday night barred reporters from having phones inside the building.
Age isn’t just a number when it comes to mandatory judicial retirement
The concept of serving beyond one’s “use by” date is not limited to judges.
Asst. Attorney General Olsen: ‘reauthorization of 702 … most consequential national security decision that this Congress will make’
Section 702 is a key provision of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 that permits the government to conduct targeted surveillance of foreign persons located outside the United States.
WisDems 2023 State Convention celebrated Democrats working for Wisconsin
Democratic leaders including Attorney General Josh Kaul, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Governor Evers, and keynote speaker Senator Amy Klobuchar were in attendance.
Governor slams GOP plan to slash University of Wisconsin funds
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers today slammed Wisconsin Republicans on the Joint Committee on Finance for newly released plans to cut tens of millions in funding for the University of Wisconsin (UW) System.
Republicans to cut University of Wisconsin budget in ongoing fight over diversity and inclusion
Tensions between Republicans who control the Legislature and the state’s university system are nothing new.
More than 170,000 Wisconsin households will receive nearly $50 million in energy assistance
The governor allocated millions to buy fuel oil and deliver propane to qualifying customers ahead of the winter months.
Announcement of Best Places to Work: Law Firms
This recognition program is for any law firm nationwide with a minimum of 10 employees.
Wisconsin’s top elections official for 2024 uncertain as incumbent’s term nears end
Unlike most states, where partisan secretaries of state run elections, Wisconsin’s top elections official is the nonpartisan administrator of the statewide elections commission.
Legal News
- Milwaukee’s Common Council now has the most African Americans, women and openly LGBTQ members ever
- Office of School Safety Provides Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Training Ahead of 25th Anniversary of Columbine Shooting
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear arguments in Democratic governor’s suit against GOP-led Legislature
- Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down governor’s 400-year veto
- Wisconsin man pleads not guilty to neglect in disappearance of boy
- ACS Selects University of Wisconsin Law School’s Miriam Seifter for 2024 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scholar Award
- People with disabilities sue in Wisconsin over lack of electronic absentee ballots
- Wisconsin Republicans ignore governor’s call to spend $125M to combat ‘forever chemicals’
- Native American voices are finally factoring into energy projects
- Steven Avery prosecutor Ken Kratz admits ‘mistakes were made’
- Colombian national extradited to Milwaukee faces International narcotics-trafficking conspiracy charge
- MPD: Milwaukee homicides down nearly 40 percent compared to last year
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