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Reinstatement granted for Kenosha attorney who converted $173K of former firm’s funds
A Kenosha attorney found responsible for converting more than $173,000 of his former firm's client funds can practice law once again.
Report: Juror misconduct involving social media more likely during long, complex criminal trials
Juror misconduct involving Internet and social media is more likely to happen during long, complex criminal trials, according to a recent survey and analysis from the National Center for State Courts. The center undertook the study to examine how jurors are using new media and how misconduct related to the use of the Internet and social media […]
Justice Department stepping up enforcement of hate crimes
The Justice Department is stepping up its enforcement of hate crimes and other bias-related incidents, furthering a promise by Attorney General Merrick Garland to focus on civil rights violations.
Wisconsin GOP introduces bills barring critical race theory
Wisconsin has joined the list of states considering bills that would ban teaching ideas linked to critical race theory.
Archdiocese won’t cooperate with Wisconsin sex abuse probe
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is refusing to turn over documents to state investigators who are looking into clergy sexual abuse in Wisconsin's five Roman Catholic dioceses, warning Attorney General Josh Kaul that the records are sealed and that Kaul lacks the authority to initiate such an investigation.
AWL scholarship applications due on June 15
The application deadline for the Association for Women Lawyers Foundation’s annual scholarships is coming up on June 15. The foundation, which is the charitable arm of the Association for Women Lawyers, is giving out several scholarships to women who are attending a Wisconsin law school in September. All applicants must have completed their first or second year […]
Man given nearly 5 years in prison for COVID-19 relief fraud
A Pewaukee businessman has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $1 million in federal coronavirus relief funding meant for struggling businesses.
Local elections new front in Wisconsin redistricting battle
County board and local aldermanic districts in Wisconsin would remain the same next year under a bill moving quickly through the Republican-controlled Legislature that would delay redistricting and implementation of new political boundaries for local races until at least 2023.
4 former Wisconsin Supreme Court justices endorse Owens for AG
Four former Wisconsin Supreme Court justices have endorsed Ryan Owens, a Republican candidate for Wisconsin attorney general.
Split Supreme Court finds in favor of assessor in contamination valuation
A split Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided an assessor properly valued a contaminated piece of property in downtown Milwaukee when he based his valuation on the potential rental income from its parking lot.
Voters who registered at UPS store won’t face fraud charges
Sixteen people who registered to vote using the address of a UPS Store in western Wisconsin will not be charged with voter fraud because the prosecutor said Wednesday that they did not intend to break the law.
Evers names key campaign staff ahead of 2022 election
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers took a significant step toward announcing a reelection bid Wednesday, naming key campaign staff for a run in 2022.
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- Wisconsin DNR agrees to repeal anti-firearm rule
- 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
Case Digests
- 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
