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Dec 21, 2020

Morales starts bid to retain seat on Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Judge Reyna Morales has begun a campaign to remain on Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 42.

Dec 21, 2020

Remembering Shirley Abrahamson: Justices, lawmakers offer condolences

After news of the death of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, many who knew Abrahamson personally and professionally are offering their condolences.

Dec 21, 2020

Congress seals agreement on $900 billion COVID relief bill

After months of Washington gridlock, Congress is moving to act on a $900 billion pandemic-relief legislation, finally delivering long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths.

Dec 21, 2020

Following predecessor’s absences, Waushara County DA seeks to restore confidence in office

Matthew Leusink, the new Waushara County district attorney, has no doubt that he has a lot of work ahead of him.

Dec 20, 2020

Longtime Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Abrahamson dies (UPDATE)

Shirley Abrahamson, the longest-serving Wisconsin Supreme Court justice in state history and the first woman to serve on the high court, has died. She was 87.

Dec 20, 2020

Judge gives Milwaukee’s ousted police chief job back

A judge has given Milwaukee's ousted police chief his job back, just a day after the board that demoted him selected a new acting chief.

Dec 18, 2020

Wisconsin, Michigan file motion to join federal Google antitrust lawsuit

Wisconsin and Michigan are planning to join a federal antitrust lawsuit against Google.

Dec 18, 2020

Seventh Circuit affirms dismissal of Act 10 lawsuit

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals this week affirmed the dismissal of a First Amendment lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's Act 10.

Dec 18, 2020

Oklahoma man to be arraigned next month in court attack

An Oklahoma man accused of trying to bite sheriff's deputies and stab one with a pen during a courtroom scuffle in Wisconsin is facing and arraignment in January on felony charges.

Dec 18, 2020

High court rules challenge to Trump census plan is premature

The Supreme Court has dismissed as premature a challenge to President Donald Trump's plan to exclude people living in the country illegally from the population count used to allot states seats in the House of Representatives.

Dec 18, 2020

Wisconsin school counselor sentenced for bathroom tapings

A former high school guidance counselor accused of secretly taping students and staff while they used a faculty bathroom was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in federal prison.

Dec 18, 2020

COVID-19 vaccine poses legal questions for employers, employees

A vaccine will, hypothetically at least, bring about a return of activities once considered normal — going to large holiday gatherings, having drinks at a crowded bar, working in bustling office spaces.

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