Circumcision just the tip of a legal battle, protests
An estranged Florida couple's court battle over whether to circumcise their son has become a rallying cry for those who denounce the procedure as barbaric: http://nbcnews.to/1E2R8ix
BENCH BLOG: High court muddies the waters
In a pair of decisions released on the same day, the Wisconsin Supreme Court decided that manure and septage are pollutants at the point they contaminate wells.
Chief justice proposal seen as rip on Abrahamson
A measure for a proposed state constitutional amendment to change how the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s chief justice is selected is on its way to passing a second consecutive legislative session, in time to appear on the April 7 ballot.
BEV BUTULA: Tax season doesn’t have to be taxing
With tax season upon us, many legal researchers search for basic tax rates and schedules.
Judge’s affair makes it to US Supreme Court
A case involving former Wayne Circuit Court (Mich.) Judge Wade McCree over a lawsuit involving his alleged former mistress has made its way to the nation’s highest court: http://bit.ly/14Knlvz
Taylor man loses fake leg while running from police
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — A 47-year-old man allegedly trying to outrun deputies through western Wisconsin surrendered when he lost his prosthetic leg: http://bit.ly/1INXlgm
Tools of the trade: Protecting against subcontractor defaults
The construction industry is experiencing a rise in business as a result of greater investment in facility improvements across the board, but the increase brings with it greater risk.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: The key to client satisfaction
Empowering staff is a strategic way to make clients happy.
FAMILY LAW: Lawyers shouldn’t rely on appeals court to bail them out
It is common, where there are minor children, for a divorce agreement to require at least the payor of child support and sometimes both parties to maintain life insurance with the children as beneficiaries.
BEV BUTULA: Tracking bills through the Legislature is easier than ever
The New Year brings a new legislative session. Most of us have a basic understanding of the legislative process, however many legal researchers are not familiar with every aspect of a bill’s journey.
The code of silence
Question. Pause. Answer. Stop. That’s the unnatural rhythm of the witness environment. And there are rules for witnesses during the first three steps.
BENCH BLOG: Error in service-of-process dooms tort lawsuit
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has declared the fundamental importance of appropriate service of process to the viability of a lawsuit.
Legal News
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
- Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
- Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
- Jury finds Wisconsin man sane in sexual assault, killing of toddler
- Attorney sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually exploiting numerous children
- UW-Madison pro-Palestine protesters spark debate over free speech laws
- DEA to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift
- Wisconsin opens public comment on constitutional amendment regarding election officials
- Court upholds Milwaukee police officer’s firing for posting racist memes
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