Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Fox, Dominion reach $787M settlement over election claims
"The high level of protection for news media in a defamation case remains intact for now”
Republicans kill funds for Wisconsin’s largest conservation project in state’s history
Republicans on the Legislature's budget committee voted Tuesday to kill funding for the largest land conservation project in Wisconsin history.
Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Dane County, La Crosse County circuit courts
The appointments will fill vacancies being created by Judge Chris Taylor’s resignation from the Dane County Circuit Court following her election to the Court of Appeals – District IV and Judge Todd Bjerke’s retirement from the La Crosse County Circuit Court.
Wisconsin Assembly aims for harsher carjacking penalties
Passage by the Assembly will send the bill to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who has said he supports the measure.
Wisconsin lawmakers hope to outlaw local bans on gas engines
Gas stations and fossil fuel industry groups such as Kwik Trip and the American Petroleum Institute have thrown their support behind the measures..
Man found not responsible in Milwaukee precinct shooting
No one at the precinct station was struck by gunfire.
Wisconsin state archaeologist dies after training dive
Skibo was named state archaeologist in 2021.
Teuta Jonuzi, Joshua Hargrove promoted to equity partners at Tracey Wood & Associates
Middleton-based Tracey Wood & Associates has promoted Joshua Hargrove and Teuta Jonuzi to equity partners in the firm. Both will continue representing clients charged with criminal and traffic offenses and will be handling appellate work in those areas. Jonuzi will continue to also handle immigration issues for the firm’s clients. Hargrove graduated from University of […]
Competing tax plans represent sharp divide in State’s 2023-25 budget
"In goals and approach, the two proposals diverge as far as almost any two major tax proposals in memory at the Wisconsin Capitol."
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Charged With 4th Degree Sexual Assault Following Report to Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative
This investigation was the result of an investigation by Walworth County Sheriff’s Department and Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). The case is prosecuted by Walworth County District Attorney Zeke Wiedenfeld.
Attorney General Kaul Releases Update in Advance of Two-Year Anniversary of Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative
After Wisconsin DOJ receives a report of abuse, a victim specialist evaluates the report to determine what follow up is appropriate.
Reinhart’s Taggatz joins International Association of Defense Counsel
The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that Josh Taggatz, a shareholder at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren in Madison, has accepted an invitation to join the IADC, the invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests.
Legal News
- Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
- Bryan Steil teams up with election denier Jim Jordan
- Milwaukee Bar Association releases 2024 Judicial Poll results
- Hilton Doubletree Lawsuit: 8-year-old died after being sucked into swimming pool pipe
- Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
- Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
- Man shot at Miami Hilton
- Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
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