Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Evers, Michels to debate just once before election
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican challenger Tim Michels announced Monday that they have agreed to debate just one time ahead of the Nov. 8 election.
Appeal in 1976 slayings continues even though convict died
An appeal of the conviction in the 1976 slayings of a young couple in Wisconsin continues to wind its way through the courts, even though the man found guilty in the murders has died in prison.
Judge who voided Minn. abortion limits blocks appeal bid
A judge who struck down key restrictions on abortion in Minnesota has rejected a bid by a county prosecutor who hopes to appeal the ruling.
For some from Afghanistan, seeking asylum is complicated
A year after fleeing Afghanistan and losing everything for the second time in his life, Mohammad Naziry sat in the safety of his Roanoke apartment and discussed what is most important to him.
Suspect in Wisconsin parade attack withdraws insanity plea
A man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens of others by driving an SUV through a Christmas parade in Wisconsin last year withdrew his insanity plea Friday.
Team from Reinhart helps repair home
On Aug. 13, Team Reinhart took part in the annual Block Build MKE event hosted by Revitalize Milwaukee, a nonprofit organization that provides free home restoration, safety repairs and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners, many of whom are senior citizens, veterans and/or persons with disabilities.
Hupy and Abraham’s Ross earns membership in Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Hupy and Abraham's Douglas Ross has been certified as a life member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Gag order for man charged with false absentee requests
A Wisconsin man charged with election fraud for fraudulently requesting absentee ballots was ordered by a judge Thursday to stop talking about the case.
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice running again
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly, who served for four years before losing election in 2020, announced Thursday he will run for an open spot on the court next year.
2 decades later, 9/11 self-professed mastermind awaits trial
Hours before dawn on March 1, 2003, the U.S. scored its most thrilling victory yet against the plotters of the Sept. 11 attacks — the capture of a disheveled Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, hauled away by intelligence agents from a hideout in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Judge: Pipeline can operate on reservation amid reroute work
A federal judge will allow an oil and gas pipeline to continue to flow on a northern Wisconsin American Indian reservation while its operators work to reroute the line around the tribal land.
Wisconsin lawmakers approve opioid settlement spending plan
The Wisconsin Legislature's budget committee unanimously approved a spending plan Thursday for $31 million the state expects to receive this year from a multi-state settlement with drug manufacturers over their role in the opioid crisis.
Legal News
- UW-Milwaukee chancellor to step down next year amid handling of Pro-Hamas protesters
- Wisconsin Republicans are improperly blocking conservation work, court says
- Man hurt when home in rural Wisconsin explodes has died, authorities say
- Wisconsin Supreme Court changes course, will allow expanded use of ballot drop boxes this fall
- Gov. Evers appoints Travis Maze as Jefferson County Sheriff
- Democrat Dora Drake wins open seat in Wisconsin state Senate
- Wisconsin joins coalition urging Supreme Court to uphold federal ghost gun regulations
- GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide
- NFL is liable for $4,707,259,944.64 in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case
- Milwaukee Police investigating fatal downtown crash
- Milwaukee drops security personnel ordinance
- Wisconsin Supreme Court tacks on additional months to already suspended lawyer
Case Digests
- Termination of Parental Rights
- First Amendment Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Late Filing
- Real Estate-Attorney Fees
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Variance-Interpretation of Zoning Ordinances
- Sentencing
- Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause-Jury Instructions
- Unlawful Collection Practices-Evidence
- Sentencing-Vindictiveness
- Prisoner Grievances-Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies