Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Wisconsin attorney general won’t enforce any abortion ban
Wisconsin's Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul said in an interview Tuesday that he would not investigate or prosecute anyone for having an abortion should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade and a currently unenforceable state ban takes effect.
Lawyer: Ex-pain clinic owner sentenced to 20 years to appeal
The attorney for a Wisconsin woman sentenced to 20 years in prison on accusations she illegally prescribed opioids out of her pain clinic plans to appeal on grounds that a federal judge made a mistake.
3 killed, 1 injured in two-vehicle collision in Madison
Madison police say three people were killed and one was injured in a two-vehicle collision on the city's east side on Tuesday.
Key Wisconsin Republican wants end to GOP-led election probe
The Wisconsin Republican who leads the Senate Elections Committee said Monday that the GOP-ordered review of the 2020 election is riling up people who don't understand elections and that it needs to end.
Milwaukee submits bid for Republican National Convention
The city of Milwaukee has submitted its bid to host the Republican National Convention in 2024.
Supreme Court rejects appeal over press access in Wisconsin
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a conservative think tank over Gov. Tony Evers' decision to exclude the group's writers from press briefings.
Bill allows UW System to negotiate tuition reciprocity
A bipartisan bill introduced in the state Assembly would give the University of Wisconsin System authority over tuition reciprocity with Minnesota.
Green Bay man gets 5 years in prison for 18th OWI conviction
A Green Bay man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his 18th drunken-driving conviction.
Flags to half-staff in honor of Judge Curry
Gov. Tony Evers has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Saturday in honor of Judge George Curry of Platteville, who died on Dec. 4 at the age of 74.
UW Regents OK out-of-state, graduate tuition increases
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved tuition increases Friday for out-of-state undergraduates and graduate students at seven campuses. The plan calls for increases at UW-Madison; UW-Eau Claire; UW-Oshkosh; UW-Platteville; UW-River Falls; UW-Stout; and UW-Whitewater. Out-of-state undergrads at UW-Madison would have to pay $743 more, the biggest dollar [...]
Lotharius helps Quarles keep up with clients during difficult times
Never one to settle, Amy Lotharius has eagerly taken on new duties in her position of business development manager at Quarles & Brady.
Deputy Heisel brings compassion to job at Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Andrew Heisel makes it a point to treat every defendant who comes through the Milwaukee County Circuit Court with respect.
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