High court conservatives target O’Connor, Kennedy opinions
For years, the Supreme Court moved to the left or right only as far as Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Anthony Kennedy allowed. They held pivotal votes on a court closely divided between liberals and conservatives. Now, though, a more conservative court that includes two men who once worked for Kennedy at the high court is taking direct aim at major opinions written by the two justices, now retir[...]
Officer-involved shooting investigated in Madison
The Dane County Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Madison, according to a spokeswoman.
Wisconsin immigrant rights group allowed to join legal fight
A Wisconsin judge on Wednesday allowed an immigrants-rights group to join a pending lawsuit challenging subpoenas issued by a Republican-hired attorney investigating President Joe Biden's 2020 election win in the battleground state.
Marquette-grad Carlson selected as Illinois Super Lawyer
Hupy and Abraham Attorney James Carlson has been selected to the 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star list. This is the fourth year in a row that Carlson has been selected to the Rising Star list.
Car crash settlement reached for $59K
A $59,000 settlement has been reached after a city of Milwaukee car crash.
Wisconsin Senate’s top Democrat won’t seek reelection
The Wisconsin state Senate's top Democrat said Tuesday that she won't seek reelection this fall.
Iowa man convicted of lottery rigging scheme granted parole
A man serving a 25-year prison sentence for rigging computers to win lottery jackpots for himself, friends and family will be released from an Iowa prison on parole after serving nearly five years, but he could be forced to return to prison in another state if he doesn't pay required restitution.
Wisconsin man sentenced to 40 years for fatal mall shooting
A man convicted in a fatal shooting at a suburban Appleton mall was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years in prison.
Foley & Lardner promotes 6 to partner
Foley & Lardner LLP has announced the election and elevation of Joe Higgins, Jennifer Hennessey, Josh Roling, Louis Wahl, Chris King, and Nick Zepnnick to partner status as of Feb. 1.
Wisconsin Republicans seek higher bails after parade deaths
Wisconsin Republicans are pushing to amend the state constitution to make it harder for criminal defendants to get out on bail, hoping to capitalize on anger over the killing of six people by a driver who was out on bail when authorities say he plowed into a Christmas parade near Milwaukee.
Plan proceeds to offer college classes to Wisconsin inmates
An effort to expand higher education offerings for state prison inmates is taking shape under interim University of Wisconsin President Tommy Thompson, who oversaw the largest expansion of prisons in the state's history during his 14 years as governor.
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