Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Husch Blackwell’s rankings grow in the 2023 Edition of Chambers USA, Milwaukee attorneys recognized
Chambers USA recognized seven attorneys that are based in the firm's Milwaukee office.
Office for Access to Justice issues statement on adoption of the Equal Access to Justice Resolution
Resolution was adopted at the 32nd Session of United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) in Vienna, Austria.
Wis. Attorney General Kaul urges FCC to clarify rules concerning consent for telemarketing robocalls and texts
The FCC is proposing to amend its rule concerning consent to close a so-called “lead generator loophole.”
Ex-Trump aide to testify before federal grand jury
It is not clear why prosecutors are using an additional grand jury beyond the one in Washington.
Wisconsin measure would increase birth control access
Similar bills have been unsuccessful in previous legislative sessions.
Wisconsin GOP leader threatens to pull Milwaukee funding from plan unless deal reached
In a significant change to current law, aid to local governments, known as shared revenue, would be paid for with 20% of the money the state collects from the sales tax.
Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef
Salmonella cases in other states also are under investigation by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Air pollution cloaks eastern US for a second day. Here’s why there is so much smoke
Strong winds high up in the atmosphere can transport smoke long distances and it’s common for large, violent fires to create unhealthy conditions hundreds of miles away from where forests are burning.
Longer renewal times, other changes eyed to speed up Wisconsin licensing delays
Other bills up for approval would allow those seeking a business license, such as accountants, to work immediately in Wisconsin if they have a license in good standing from another state.
Wisconsin Senate to take up bills targeting unemployment benefits
Another bill would enact stricter identity verification checks for unemployment benefits.
Wisconsin Legislature to vote on increasing parole transparency
Evers has not said whether he would sign the bill into law.
Wisconsin Legislature set to protect access to gas-powered vehicles
The Senate was also expected to vote Wednesday on a bill that would prohibit state and local governments from restricting utility service based on the energy source, such as natural gas.
Legal News
- NAACP: No consequences for UWM Pro-Palestinian protesters shows ‘bias’ and ‘privilege’
- New complaints filed against Northwestern over Kenosha football hazing scandal
- Justice Department submits proposed regulation to reschedule marijuana
- Reckless driving on Brown Deer Road results in fatal collision
- Lavinia Goodell 150th Anniversary commemoration to be held June 17
- WisGOP reacts to vice president’s Wisconsin visit
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
- KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
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