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The Wisconsin Supreme Court subscribes to a new interpretation of “surviving spouse” under the wrongful death statute.

Tagged with: Annette Ziegler Bench Blog David Prosser J. Mac Davis Jean DiMotto Shirley Abrahamson Wisconsin Supreme Court

A Florida man with a "Life is a Bitch" tattoo on his forehead has been arrested for, surprisingly enough, drug possession: https://twitter.com/_FloridaMan/status/509438881587281920/photo/1

Authorities in Oregon say a woman has been arrested after breaking in to a house, pushing a woman down the stairs, pulling her hair, biting her on the face and telling her victim she was playing "the zombie game."

The rules of professional responsibility, much like the wheels of justice, are slow to come around.

Tagged with: ABA Ethics Nate Cade On Ethics Professional Responsibility Social media

It has become common knowledge that a Ferguson, Mo., police officer shot and killed Michael Brown, an unarmed black man.

Tagged with: Anthony Cotton Michael Brown On the Defensive

An Arkansas woman is accused of shoplifting $144 in makeup.

Maybe I wasn't reading as many tweets about prior same-sex marriage decisions, but I don't remember seeing nearly as many memorable quotes as I did Thursday.

Tagged with: Barbara Crabb blog Court Gestures Cullen Weston Pines & Bach Eric Heisig gay marriage

Let’s talk about Red Lobster. Yes, the seafood restaurant chain. You may be asking yourself, “What does Red Lobster have to do with the practice of law?” The answer is, “They are both businesses.”

Tagged with: Ed Poll Lawbiz Coaches Corner

A 39-year-old Sheboygan man was charged with three counts of burglary after being caught in a victim's kitchen eating leftovers from the fridge: http://shebpr.es/Yefi7Y

Indiana attorney Todd Glickfield hates socks and has a habit of appearing in court with bare feet stuffed into his shoes. Now's he facing sanctions: http://indy.st/1w6FjRC

From taking a spider hostage to a banana assault, it is hard to believe what these criminals got arrested for: http://bit.ly/1qcQSq2

The city of Fairbanks, Alaska, has spent about $7,000 so far to fight a $37.50 fine the state’s election law regulatory body levied on the city mayor: http://bit.ly/1lDh9On

These days we spend an awful lot of time sorting through and responding to emails. Oftentimes, email ping pong can take up a tremendous amount of time as we attempt to schedule meetings or phone calls on dates and times that work well for a group of invitees.

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They’re almost here: those crisp, autumn Sunday afternoons that many football fans barely notice, as they are inevitably glued to their televisions and mobile devices.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — A Chippewa Falls man whose daughter was sickened after eating a marijuana-laced chocolate bar faces three criminal charges: Read More »

For years, Broward County Judge Gisele Pollack has been the one who offers a second chance. This week, in papers filed with the Florida Supreme Court, she's asking for one.

The law firm of Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP publishes a document that may be beneficial to construction lawyers.

Tagged with: Bev Butula Construction Law

Initial caps are helpful, of course: they are the time-honored way to show a reader that This Is Important.

Want a surefire way to protect against at least some lawsuits? Don’t discriminate!

Tagged with: discrimination Ed Poll EEOC Lawbiz Coaches Corner

Have you ever been hurt in a company softball or kickball game? The South Carolina Supreme Court says you may be entitled to workers' compensation.

The defense lawyer for a Massachusetts man charged with a triple murder worries his client's "unique appearance" may bias jurors in their decision to convict or not.

Interested in finding video of the U.S. Senate and House floor proceedings? You might want to check out Metavid.org.

Tagged with: Bev Butula

On a dark, drizzly night, three boys set out on their bikes for late-night hot dogs that ended in an accident with an SUV that left one boy dead and another severely injured. Brandon Majewski was struck from behind and killed by Sharlene Simon, and now she’s suing him: http://bit.ly/1BVFOCp

I felt like Henry Fonda from "12 Angry Men." Except a boy's life wasn’t on the line -- just a few thousand dollars and the dignity of a soon-to-be ex-husband who lost his wife to another man.

Tagged with: blog Court Gestures Eric Heisig

A judge has ordered a deliveryman's manhood to be measured after he claimed in court that it was too small for him to be guilty of exhibitionism: http://bit.ly/1t6ytgF

Dating Naked is a new breakout series on VH1, and while many are amused by the show, one cast member is not.

The Court of Appeals recently had an opportunity to review a decision that addressed contingency fees after the break-up of a law practice.

Tagged with: Bench Blog Jean DiMotto Michael Hoover Terry Johnson

For years now I’ve been an advocate of Web-based computing and have asserted that it will change the practice of law as we know it.

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A 72-year-old woman has sued a California hair salon, alleging she ate a cookie laced with marijuana from a hospitality tray left out for customers: http://cbsloc.al/1lihNAx

Both contenders in the Nov. 4 general election have ample resumes; both have prosecuted cases and run district attorney offices.

Tagged with: Brad Schimel Ismael Ozanne Jon Richards Susan Happ