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Feb 7, 2024

Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t a free speech right, appeals court says

The court found that refusing to wear a mask during a public health emergency didn't amount to free speech protected by the Constitution.

Feb 7, 2024

MBA holds annual Judges Night (PHOTOS)

Members of Wisconsin’s legal community gathered for the Milwaukee Bar Association’s Judges Night held Tuesday at The Grain Exchange in Milwaukee. Organizers estimated 400 people attended the annual event where they socialized and met with members of the judiciary. PHOTOS BY KEVIN HARNACK

Taylor Swift Jet
Feb 7, 2024

Taylor Swift threatens lawsuit against student who tracks her private jet

Swift's bad blood with a college student has escalated to possible legal action as the celebrity refuses to shake it off.

Wisconsin Abortion
Feb 7, 2024

Wis. Attorney General Kaul takes action to protect dreamers and DACA program

DACA recipients and their households are estimated to contribute approximately $9.5 billion in federal, state and local taxes each year.

Feb 7, 2024

Milwaukee business owner convicted of tax and bankruptcy offenses

Defendant failed to pay over to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) more than $100,000 in payroll taxes.

Janet Protasiewicz
Feb 7, 2024

Janet Protasiewicz campaign official claims vulgar reason for embedding horses in ads

The new justice was not aware of the horse imagery in the ads.

Feb 7, 2024

16-year-old suspect in Juneteenth shooting that hurt 6 sent to adult court

Judge Cervera set his bail at $250,000.

Feb 7, 2024

Imprisoned mom wins early release

Sentencing reforms for survivors of domestic violence are rare in the United States.

Trump Immunity
Feb 6, 2024

Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says

A federal appeals panel ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump can face trial on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Office of Lawyer Regulation
Feb 6, 2024

Wisconsin revokes attorney’s license for mishandling trust funds, practicing with a suspended license

Attorney has been ordered to pay full cost of proceedings totaling $12,305.23..

Feb 6, 2024

Person in custody after shooting deaths of Elkhorn bartender

Elkhorn is 40 miles southwest of Milwaukee.

Feb 6, 2024

Ex-NFL quarterback Favre must finish repaying misspent welfare money, Mississippi auditor says

Court documents reveal Favre still owes $729,790.

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