Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Investigators: Man who killed Wisconsin officers had history of domestic problems
Perry was wanted on a warrant for failing to pay child support.
Wisconsin man charged with hacking sports betting accounts
Joseph Garrison, 18, and others allegedly stole roughly $600,000 from 1,600 accounts on an unnamed sports betting site
Driver faces charges in Milwaukee crash that killed 5 people, including 1-year-old girl
Assistant District Attorney Arthur Thexton faulted Sandifer for not making sure the teenagers were wearing seatbelts.
NAACP issues advisory against Florida travel over DeSantis ‘hostile’ policy
The travel advisory issued Saturday by the NAACP Board of Directors was issued as a direct result of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ “aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools,” officials said in a written statement.
Taylor Swift comes out against Trump, again
Despite Swift being warned that speaking out against Trump puts her at risk for losing fans, the popstar said she wishes he had done it sooner.
Milwaukee Police launch athletic league (MPAL)
By Steve Schuster [email protected] On Friday, the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), in partnership with the Office of Violence Prevention and the United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee (UNCOM), announced the launch of the Milwaukee Police Athletic League (MPAL). The Police Athletic League (PAL) is a national crime prevention initiative rooted in the belief that all youth […]
IRS granted tax-exempt status to extremists, including Oath Keepers
By Elizabeth Schmidt, UMass Amherst When someone mentions nonprofits, chances are you picture homeless shelters, free medical clinics, museums and other groups that you believe are doing good one way or another. Most of these organizations are legitimate. But not all nonprofits are principled or embrace missions everyone considers worthy of the tax-exempt status that the […]
Supreme Court rules Warhol violated photo copyright in Prince art
In a dissent, Kagan asked, “If Warhol does not get credit for transformative copying, who will?” She was joined in her dissent by Chief Justice John Roberts.
IRS to test own free e-filing system in ’24 pilot program
The IRS’s existing free e-file option, available to lower income taxpayers who qualify, will remain in place.
Native American history would be latest public schools requirement under Illinois bill
The Illinois House passed the bill Wednesday in an 81-31 vote after it was approved by the Senate, 44-8.
TikTok content creators file lawsuit over Montana ban
More than half the U.S. states, including Montana, and the federal government have banned TikTok from government- owned devices.
Schumer: Congress ‘must move quickly’ on AI legislation
WASHINGTON – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says Congress “must move quickly” to regulate artificial intelligence and has convened a bipartisan group of senators to work on legislation. Schumer says the group met on Wednesday and that his staff has already met with close to 100 CEOs, scientists and academics who deal with the technology. […]
Legal News
- 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
- 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
- UPDATED: ‘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
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