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.
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 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.
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.
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 campaign official claims vulgar reason for embedding horses in ads
The new justice was not aware of the horse imagery in the ads.
16-year-old suspect in Juneteenth shooting that hurt 6 sent to adult court
Judge Cervera set his bail at $250,000.
Imprisoned mom wins early release
Sentencing reforms for survivors of domestic violence are rare in the United States.
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.
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..
Person in custody after shooting deaths of Elkhorn bartender
Elkhorn is 40 miles southwest of Milwaukee.
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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- Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
- Bryan Steil teams up with top election denier Jim Jordan
- Milwaukee Bar Association releases 2024 Judicial Poll results
- Hilton Doubletree Lawsuit: 8-year-old died after being sucked into swimming pool pipe
- Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
- Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
- Man shot at Miami Hilton
- Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
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