Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Federal judge sentences Milwaukee ‘Oxy Czar’ to prison
A federal judge has sentenced the former owner of a pain management clinic described as a "pill mill" to one year and one day in federal prison.
Man in domestic dispute dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound
A man involved in a domestic dispute took his own life when deputies found him hiding in the trunk of a vehicle they had stopped in Fond du Lac County, according to sheriff's officials.
Judge: DNA evidence in 1976 murders can be used
A Marinette County judge has ruled prosecutors can use DNA evidence collected through a phony police survey in the case against a man charged with killing a young couple in a county park more than four decades ago.
QAnon backer accused of firing paintball rounds at soldiers
Authorities say a QAnon supporter arrested Friday for allegedly firing paintball rounds at two reservists in a Milwaukee suburb recently traveled to Washington, D.C. and promised violence there.
Dobson, Wiesner named as Davis|Kuelthau chairs
Attorneys Alec Dobson and Ryan M. Wiesner have been named chairs of two Davis|Kuelthau practice groups.
Milwaukee attorney convicted of embezzlement granted reinstatement
A Milwaukee attorney convicted of embezzling thousands of dollars from an estate has been reinstated to practice law in Wisconsin.
Mark Schroeder appointed to Outagamie County Circuit Court
Outagamie County court commissioner Mark G. Schroeder has been appointed as a circuit court judge in the county.
Official: Herd immunity possible in Wisconsin by July
There will be enough coronavirus vaccine in Wisconsin by the end of June to immunize 80% of those age 16 and over in the state, hitting a target to achieve herd immunity for COVID-19, a top state health official said on Thursday.
Court confirms new trial for man convicted of killing wife
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday upheld an appellate court decision to order a new trial for a Kenosha County man convicted in the 1998 poisoning death of his wife.
Wisconsin proceeds with improving unemployment call center
A plan to have a new call center to help unemployed people 24 hours a day, seven days a week is moving ahead with the signing of a $1.2 million contract, Gov. Tony Evers’ administration announced Thursday.
Police search for motive in fatal Wisconsin warehouse attack
A man who opened fire at a Wisconsin grocery distribution center and the two co-workers he killed were long-time employees, but a motive for the attack remains unclear, authorities said Thursday.
Supreme Court temporarily prohibits Blomme from serving as judge
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has temporarily barred Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Brett Blomme from serving as a judge.
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