Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Parents could face charges in death of toddler hit by train
Sheriff's officials are recommending criminal charges against the parents of a toddler who was struck and killed by a train in Taylor County.
Timothy Samuelson appointed as new OLR director
Timothy Samuelson, a U.S. assistant attorney and former Dane County circuit court judge, has been appointed as the new director of the Office of Lawyer Regulation.
Ousted Milwaukee police chief reaches settlement with city
Ousted Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales has reached a tentative settlement with city officials over his demotion, city officials said on Tuesday.
Sheriff: Man kills one at gas station, is slain in shootout
A man filling up his car at a Wisconsin gas station was shot and killed by another man on Tuesday, with the suspect fleeing the scene and dying soon after in a shootout with an undercover sheriff's investigator.
Eau Claire County DA position opens to applicants as King investigation continues
Eau Claire County is looking for a new district attorney to replace Gary King, who's under investigation for sexual harassment and being intoxicated at work.
Winnebago County judge suspended for 7 days after making inappropriate comments, showing gun
A Winnebago County circuit court judge has been suspended from office for seven days after making inappropriate comments during several hearings and showing his handgun in the courtroom.
Applicants wanted for Vilas County Circuit Court vacancy
Gov. Tony Evers is accepting applicants for a vacancy on the Vilas County Circuit Court.
Police respond to situation at gas station in Wisconsin
Authorities in Wisconsin responded Tuesday morning to a situation at a gas station amid unconfirmed reports of a shooting.
SKY NO LONGER THE LIMIT: Considerations in rooftop leasing
What used to be forgotten, unused space is now becoming one of the most innovative areas in real estate development.
Winnebago County attorney faced with 3rd suspension in 4 years
A Winnebago County attorney could see her law license suspended for the third time in four years.
Evers reports raising $5 million over first 6 months of 2021
Gov. Tony Evers’ reelection campaign reported Monday that the Democratic incumbent raised $5 million in the first six months of the year and has more than $7 million cash on hand ahead of his bid for a second term.
Kaul quietly begins reelection bid for attorney general
Wisconsin's race for attorney general is heating up, with Democratic incumbent Josh Kaul officially launching his reelection bid and a Republican challenger reporting a record-high amount of fundraising for this point in the campaign.
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