Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Evers seeking Gill’s replacement on Outagamie County Circuit Court
Gov. Tony Evers is seeking applicants for the Outagamie County Circuit Court to replace Judge Gregory B. Gill, who was elected to the District III Court of Appeals in April.
DEAL OR NO DEAL? M&A litigation in light of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant obstacles to M&A transactions.
Facebook board upholds Trump suspension
Since the day after the deadly Jan. 6 riots on the U.S. Capitol, former President Donald Trump's social media accounts have been silent — muzzled for inciting violence using the platforms as online megaphones.
Wisconsin reaches ‘grim milestone’ as vaccinations slow
Wisconsin passed 600,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, a depressing marker that comes as demand for the vaccine slows and more doses go to waste.
Milwaukee council OKs settlement with former Bucks player
The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday approved a $750,000 settlement in a lawsuit brought by former Bucks player Sterling Brown over his 2018 arrest in which he was taken to the ground and shocked with a Taser.
Certified question before state Supreme Court seeks clarity on private-school busing requirements
Busing services for children attending private religious schools figured at the center of a certified question before the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Divided Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds man’s gun conviction
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the conviction of a man who was found guilty of arming himself with a gun while intoxicated, rejecting his arguments that his core Second Amendment rights outweighed a state law against brandishing firearms while drunk.
Disabled Wisconsin lawmaker asks to participate remotely
A disabled Democratic lawmaker has asked Assembly Republicans to allow him to participate in floor sessions remotely, much like the accommodations sometimes used during the coronavirus pandemic.
Wisconsin men charged with entering Capitol in Jan. 6 attack
Two Wisconsin men have been charged with entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 attack.
Speakers advocate for ending qualified immunity during legislative briefing
Law professors, lawyers, a retired police sergeant and the founders of Ben & Jerry's ice cream advocated for ending qualified immunity for law enforcement during a legislative briefing on Monday.
League of Women Voters commends judge’s decision in redistricting case
The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin is commending a Dane County judge’s decision against the Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature who hired private attorneys in anticipation of legal challenges of redistricting decisions. Debra Cronmiller, executive director of the league, issued a statement on Friday in response to Dane County Circuit Court Judge Stephen Ehlke’s rulin[...]
Republicans ask Evers to discuss federal stimulus funding
Republican legislative leaders on Monday called on Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to meet with them to discuss his plans for spending $3.2 billion in federal stimulus money coming to the state.
Legal News
- Rep. Ryan Clancy holding Milwaukee fundraiser promoted by alleged ‘anti-Semitic group’
- Man representing self in murder case of 11-year-old
- Toxic Torts: 2 chemical spills plague Wisconsin airport
- Boeing to plead guilty to fraud for violating deal over 737 Max crashes
- Indiana police standoff with armed man ends when troopers take him into custody and find boy dead
- Alec Baldwin arrives in court in fatal shooting of cinematographer
- 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
Case Digests
- Attorney Professional Misconduct
- CHIPS Petitions
- Insufficient Evidence-Sexual Assault of a Child
- Slip and Fall-Governmental Immunity
- Restricting Felons from Holding Public Office-Venue
- Deceptive and Unfair Pricing Practices
- Attempted Enticement of a Minor-Sentencing
- Deliberate Indifference
- Race Discrimination
- Unconstitutional Search-Motin to Suppress
- Sentencing Guidelines-“Analogue of Fentanyl”
- Copyright Infringement