Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Assembly OKs bill limiting powers to close select businesses
The state Assembly passed a Republican-authored bill Thursday that limits government officials' ability to close select businesses in an emergency.
Wisconsin Assembly OKs bail amendment after parade deaths
The Wisconsin Assembly approved amending the state constitution Tuesday to make it harder for violent criminal defendants to get out on bail, hoping to capitalize on anger over the killing of six people by a driver who authorities say plowed into a Christmas parade near Milwaukee.
Roth, Wichmann join Wisconsin GOP lieutenant governor race
A Republican state senator from Appleton and a former longshot candidate for governor are running for lieutenant governor in Wisconsin.
Former Portage teacher get probation for sexual assault
A former Portage High School teacher has been sentenced to probation after pleading no contest to sexually assaulting a student.
Wisconsin Assembly to vote on tightening public benefits
The Wisconsin Assembly was scheduled to pass a package of Republican-authored bills Thursday designed to force more people into the workforce by tightening eligibility for unemployment benefits and Medicaid coverage.
UW System to end mask mandate by spring break
University of Wisconsin System officials said Wednesday they plan to end their campus mask mandates by spring break.
Opposition from Sen. Johnson threatens Biden’s judicial pick of Pocan
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson's opposition to one of President Joe Biden's nominees surprised Democrats on Wednesday and presented a fresh test to a tradition that over the years has allowed individual senators to block the confirmation of judges from their home states.
Tax rebate plan nothing but an election-year ploy
It was almost as if Gov. Tony Evers in late January was telling all of us, more or less, “Who wants $150, no strings attached?” We’re referring to the governor’s announcement that he wants to give every Wisconsin resident a $150 tax rebate. The Jan. 27 announcement comes on the heels of news that the […]
GOP attorney rescinds subpoena to Wisconsin immigrant group
The Republican-hired attorney leading an investigation into Wisconsin's 2020 presidential election has withdrawn a subpoena he issued to an immigrants rights group not involved with administering elections in the battleground state.
Foley & Lardner embarking again on Street Law program
Foley & Lardner Milwaukee headquarters will soon begin its annual Street Law program in partnership with the national Boys and Girls Club of America.
Wisconsin elections officials knock down conspiracy claims
Wisconsin's top elections officials systematically knocked down a series of conspiracy theories about the state's voter records and election administration during a public hearing Wednesday before a legislative committee led by a Republican who has helped elevate the claims.
UW System to end mask mandate by spring break
University of Wisconsin System officials said Wednesday they plan to end their campus mask mandates by spring break.
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