Injured soccer player’s choice: reduced award or new trial
In 2022, a federal jury awarded Anuj Thapa a blockbuster $111 million due to alleged negligence by medical professionals.
Ohio will vote on marijuana legalization. Advocates say there’s a lot at stake
Voters in Ohio will decide next week whether to legalize recreational marijuana, but people on both sides of the issue say more hangs in the balance than simply decriminalizing the drug.
Illinois city tickets reporter for asking too many questions, in latest First Amendment dustup
Officials in a suburban Chicago community have issued municipal citations to a local news reporter for what they say were persistent contacts with city officials seeking comment on treacherous fall flooding.
Elected officials, law enforcement, Jewish community praise police named in Oath Keepers’ article
Officers have not been active in Oath Keepers Group in more than a decade.
Amazon used an algorithm to essentially raise prices on other sites, the FTC says
Amazon allegedly used a secret algorithm to essentially help raise prices on other online sites.
Law schools are preparing for new bar exam
Big changes are on the horizon for bar exams in 2026.
Supreme Court wrestles with social media cases
The cases are part of a term-long focus on the relationship between government and the private digital platforms.
Smartphone users sue Motorola to force arbitration
Thousands of smartphone users are suing Motorola Mobility.
DOJ investigating Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office fatal shooting in Grafton
An Ozaukee County Sheriff's deputy fatally shot someone in Grafton Thursday.
Judiciary meeting spotlights court backlog, mental health, criminal justice reform, security
Court backlogs, security, mental health, and criminal justice reform were topics of discussion.
Legislative Democrats and Coalition of Stakeholders introduce a Conditions of Confinement Bill Package
Legislation is aimed to improve conditions of confinement in the State of Wisconsin.
Kaul joins multistate letter urging FDA to address concerns impacting health care for communities of color
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a multistate coalition of 25 attorneys general Wednesday in submitting a letter to urge the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen guidance and provide clear warning labels regarding incorrect pulse oximeter readings for patients of color. According to the letter obtained by the Wisconsin Law Journal, […]
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