Plain meaning or ’causes confusion’: Supreme Court disagrees on DOT property damage case
Although the majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed a Kenosha company didn't have a claim against the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for property damage in a recent decision, the three dissenting justices said the majority's opinion is going to cause confusion throughout the court system.
‘Unprecedented’ revenue growth forecast for Wisconsin budget
Wisconsin's state budget is projected to see "unprecedented" revenue growth of $4.4 billion above previous estimates by the middle of 2023, news delivered Tuesday that led Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to call for more spending on education while Republicans urged caution and promised tax cuts.
Mosinee man charged with killing missing woman
Prosecutors have charged a Mosinee man with killing a woman who disappeared last fall.
Wisconsin lawmaker compares museum’s mask policy to Nazis
A Wisconsin state lawmaker compared a nonprofit children's museum's mask policy to the Nazi Party in a social media post that generated outrage and calls for an apology.
Wisconsin prisons to resume in-person visits
Wisconsin prison officials announced Monday they will a ban on in-person visits later this month as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.
Woman accused of poisoning friend with eyedrops
Prosecutors have accused a suburban Milwaukee woman of killing her friend by poisoning her with eyedrops.
Report: State courts, DOJ, DOC spent $97M on contractors in 2020
A report from the Wisconsin Department of Administration shows state agencies within the criminal-justice system spent more than $97 million on services from outside contractors in fiscal year 2020.
Supreme Court agrees to hear 2nd ‘state secrets’ case
The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide whether a lawsuit can go forward in which a group of Muslim residents of California allege the FBI targeted them for surveillance because of their religion.
Supreme Court rules against immigrants with temporary status
A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that thousands of people living in the U.S. for humanitarian reasons are ineligible to apply to become permanent residents.
Dane County governments inch toward in-person meetings again
Local governments across Dane County are inching back toward in-person meetings as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes.
Official sues over his arrest at police brutality protest
A Milwaukee County supervisor has filed a lawsuit against the city and county alleging law enforcement officers violated his civil rights when he was arrested at a protest over police brutality a year ago.
Man charged with drilling holes, stealing underwear
A La Crosse man has been charged with drilling holes in his neighbor's walls to spy on her and stealing nearly $100 worth of her underwear.
Legal News
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- Harris kicks off campaign for president with a rally in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin leads 26 governors to strengthen state and tribal child support enforcement act
- Wisconsin man charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison term for Capitol riot role
- Wisconsin Supreme Court reveals September oral arguments calendar
- New Jersey man sentenced for series of violent assaults on members of the Orthodox Jewish Community
- Milwaukee County District Attorney, UWM police address Jewish threats
- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- Secret Service head resigns as Congress formally investigates
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
- GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
- Survey: Harris has enough delegates to be nominee
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- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Double Jeopardy; Sentencing
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Sexual Assault-Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Contract-Negligence
- Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Discovery
- Family Law; Child Support; Property Division First paragraph(s)
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Exclusion of Evidence of Witness Bias
- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- 14th Amendment – Due Process
- Criminal-Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
- Bankruptcy-Tax
- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property