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Editorial: Rep. Vos hangs on; Gableman circus leaves town
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos won a narrow victory over challenger Adam Steen in the Republican primary and deserves a round of applause from those who want to move on from the past presidential race and look to the future.
4 reasons why abortion laws often clash with the majority’s preferences in the US, from constitutional design to low voter turnout
Kansas voters opted against overturning a state constitutional right to an abortion on Aug. 2, 2022. A few days later, Indiana lawmakers banned nearly all abortions.
VIEW FROM AROUND THE STATE: AG candidate Eric Toney wrong to press over-the-top felonies against eligible voters
Of all the political grandstanding this campaign season in Wisconsin, Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney’s sad stunt is among the worst.
Key parts of US laws are hard for the public to find and read
It happens in court cases from time to time: Lawyers and judges discussing the meaning of a law can't access the text they need to review.
FINDING JURORS: We need a way to overcome common concerns about public service
Perhaps the most common question asked of me by friends, neighbors and family regarding the legal system is “How do I get out of jury service?”
After Roe’s overturning, Americans are demanding US Supreme Court term limits
Following the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization overturning half a century of abortion rights under Roe v. Wade, nearly two-thirds of Americans want fundamental court reform, specifically term limits for Supreme Court justices.
Editorial: Wisconsin should codify same-sex marriage, not wait for a Supreme Court decision
It should be no surprise to anyone who has livedin the U.S. for more than a few years that what are considered “rights” can be changed. Our Constitution was written that way: to be amended, time and again.
Discipline and discharge: Best practices for avoiding costly litigation
Disciplining and terminating employees are realities of doing business, but by adhering to certain practices, employers can help reduce the risk of costly litigation.
VIEW FROM AROUND THE STATE: Court wrong to demonize drop boxes
Banning drop boxes for absentee ballots across Wisconsin was rash and unnecessary.
CUSTODY AND SERVICE PEOPLE: New law not perfect but does have good elements
The confluence of law and politics does not always equal good policy. A good example is the continuing efforts over the years to deal with the issue of the effect of deployed service people and the placement of minor children.
Practice area of high conflict: The oft-overlooked drama of probate
It goes back to age thirteen. That is when my current client, we will call her Andrea, first made it known she wanted Dad’s vintage slot machine in the corner of their unfinished basement. At the time, her older sister Rachel couldn’t have cared less.
VIEW FROM AROUND THE STATE: Supreme Court does balancing act with ruling on anonymity
The recent ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on anonymity in a suit against the Madison School District was a tough call. We think the court made the right decision, though an argument exists that the court stopped short of genuine transparency.
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- 12-year-old shot in Milwaukee Wednesday with ‘serious injuries’
- Milwaukee man convicted of laundering proceeds of business email compromise fraud schemes
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- Some State Bar diversity participants walk away from program
- Wisconsin court issues arrest warrant ‘in error’ for Minocqua Brewing owner
- Iranian nationals charged cyber campaign targeting U.S. Companies
- Facing mostly white juries, are Milwaukee County defendants of color truly judged by their peers?
- Milwaukee Mayor speaks in D.C. Tuesday at White House water summit
- Chicago man sentenced to prison after being caught with ‘Trump Gun’
- FTC bans non-competes
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Dane County Circuit Court
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