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.
Breyer says big Supreme Court changes could diminish trust
Justice Stephen Breyer said on Tuesday that liberal advocates of big changes at the Supreme Court, including increasing the number of justices, should think "long and hard" about what they're proposing.
Democratic-backed Underly elected Wisconsin schools chief
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jill Underly rode support from the state teachers’ union and an overwhelming financial advantage, fueled by the Democratic Party, to win election Tuesday as Wisconsin superintendent of schools, defeating Republican-backed Deb Kerr. Underly cruised to a double-digit win, based on unofficial results. Democrats hailed the win […]
Family of deceased veteran settles wrongful death lawsuit
The federal government has agreed to pay $1 million to the children of an Army veteran who froze to death after he was discharged from a Veterans Affairs hospital in Madison.
‘Here we go again’: Supreme Court disciplines Milwaukee attorney for 6th time
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has disciplined a Milwaukee lawyer for a sixth time for attorney-ethics violations.
Arrest made in fatal road rage stabbing in Green Bay
Green Bay police have made an arrest in connection with a fatal stabbing that followed a road rage incident, officials said.
Madison to become Wisconsin’s 3rd FEMA mass vaccination site
The COVID-19 vaccination center at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison will be able to increase the number of doses delivered by 2,100 a week thanks to new staffing support from the federal government starting on Wednesday, Gov. Tony Evers announced.
Legal News
- 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