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Dane County Board pushes to end no-knock warrants
Members of the Dane County Board in Wisconsin are pressing the sheriff to stop any use of no-knock warrants, a police tactic that criminal justice reform advocates have pushed to ban.
Biden administration blocks Medicaid work requirements
President Joe Biden's administration has blocked former Gov. Scott Walker's plan to require some childless adults to work to maintain Medicaid benefits.
Poisoning death conviction vacated, man heads back to trial
A judge has vacated the conviction of a man who is heading back to trial in Kenosha County on charges of killing his wife with antifreeze.
Federal appeals court sides with Evers over press access
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers can exclude members of a conservative think tank from attending press briefings and keep them off his email list sent to other reporters, upholding a ruling from a lower court.
Justices hear arguments in sweeping environmental cases (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court sided with Democrats on Friday and ruled that the state elections commission should not remove from the rolls voters flagged as possibly having moved, something conservatives have wanted done for nearly two years.
Janesville man charged in U.S. Capitol breach
A federal judge has ordered a Janesville man charged in the U.S. Capitol breach to stay away from the nation's capital unless he has business in court.
Bill would let AG file lawsuits over civil rights violations
Two Democratic lawmakers introducing a bill Thursday that would allow Wisconsin's attorney general to file lawsuits over civil-rights violations.
Proposed videoconferencing rule petition raises concerns about defendants’ rights
A rules petition meant to expand Wisconsin courts' ability to use videoconferencing has some criminal-defense attorneys concerned about infringement on defendants' constitutional rights.
EXPLAINER: Courtroom technology on display in Chauvin trial
The foundation of the case against the former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd is a mountain of video evidence, but presenting that to jurors isn't as easy as pushing play.
Wisconsin Law Journal discusses legal resources for public on new GRGB podcast
Wisconsin Law Journal reporter Michaela Paukner recently joined “Zealous” podcast host and attorney Bri Meyer for a conversation about utilizing legal databases as a member of the public. The firm added the bonus episode to Spotify on Wednesday.
Furdek joins Husch Blackwell, 1 of 6 new compliance practice group hires
Rebecca Furdek has joined Husch Blackwell's Milwaukee office as an associate. She's one of six new attorneys that the firm has added to its white collar, internal investigations and compliance practice group.
Grogan, Gill win appellate races, plus circuit-court race results
Judge Shelley Grogan and Judge Gregory Gill Jr. are Wisconsin's two newest Courts of Appeals judges, according to unofficial election results from the Associated Press.
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- Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
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- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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