Recent Articles from WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
DOJ obtains $65K judgment for pollution from Milwaukee metal shredder
The Wisconsin Department of Justice obtained a $65,000 judgment against two companies for violating state air pollution control laws with their metal shredder.
Woman sentenced in 2018 death of 7-year-old Wisconsin boy
A woman has been sentenced to five years in prison for her role in 2018 death of a 7-year-old Wisconsin boy who was allegedly beaten, forced to carry around a heavy log and was buried in the snow.
Reckless homicide charge sought in Portage motel death
Police in Portage say they plan to seek reckless homicide charges in the death of a man found unresponsive at a local hotel.
Man accused of killing 2 relatives enters insanity plea
A man accused of killing two of his relatives has pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect in Brown County Circuit Court.
Exception to guilty-plea-waiver rule debated before Supreme Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court listened to a debate over an exception to the guilty-plea-waiver rule on Monday. The case before the high court involves a defendant who stipulated to facts supporting his conviction and agreed to have the trial court find him guilty. The state Supreme Court is deciding whether the stipulated trial court allows […]
Minneapolis to pay $27M to settle Floyd family lawsuit
The city of Minneapolis on Friday agreed to pay $27 million to settle a civil lawsuit from George Floyd's family over the Black man's death in police custody, as jury selection continued in a former officer's murder trial.
Milwaukee County Branch 3 candidates highlight experience, community commitment during forum
The candidates for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 3 discussed their experience and dedication to society during an online forum on Thursday.
Guilty plea entered in fatal shooting of La Crosse bouncer
A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a bouncer at a downtown La Crosse bar after he was denied entry to the establishment.
Law Journal hires Zens as events manager
The Wisconsin Law Journal has hired an events manager who will oversee all aspects of both virtual and live events for the Milwaukee-based media company.
Green Bay mayor calls GOP hearing ‘Stalinist show trial’
Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich says a legislative committee hearing attended only by Republicans that featured testimony from invited conservative critics of how his city ran the November election was a “Stalinist show trial and a three-ring circus."
Wisconsin to make more eligible for vaccine
Wisconsin residents age 16 or older who have one of a wide range of pre-existing health conditions will be eligible for a coronavirus vaccine starting March 29, including people who are overweight, pregnant or have high blood pressure, health officials announced Thursday.
Another lawsuit challenges plan to bring fighter jets to Madison
A group that’s opposed to plans to bring new F-35 fighter jets to Truax Field in Madison has filed a second lawsuit challenging the military’s environmental review.
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