Wisconsin court overturns ruling ordering voter purge
A Wisconsin appeals court on Friday overturned a ruling that ordered the removal of up to 209,000 people from the state's voter rolls.
Woman sentenced for embezzling, impersonating lawyer
A West Allis woman has been sentenced to two year in prison for embezzling about $30,000 from her former employer and impersonating an attorney.
Ousted leaders of Milwaukee’s DNC host committee replaced
New leaders of the Democratic National Convention's local committee in Milwaukee were announced Friday, replacing previous ones who were fired amid allegations that they oversaw a toxic work environment.
Kaul, attorneys general reach $1.6B agreement with opioid manufacturer
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and other state attorneys general have reached a $1.6 billion trust agreement with the largest generic opioid manufacturer in the U.S.
Building Commission approves $348.1M for Lincoln Hills replacement, other projects
The Wisconsin Building Commission approved $348.1 million for projects across the state, including grant funds for Secure Residential Care Centers for Children and Youth to replace Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools.
Feds charge 24 people from Milwaukee drug-trafficking outfit
Federal authorities in Wisconsin said Thursday they have charged 24 people associated with a violent drug-trafficking organization in Milwaukee known as the Buffum Meinecke Boys.
Wisconsin Elections Commission scolds 6 unnamed places
The Wisconsin Elections Commission is warning six unnamed places in the state that if they don't quickly improve their outdated computer systems that are susceptible to hacking, they will be publicly scolded.
von Briesen adds 3 lawyers to Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha offices
Three new lawyers are joining von Briesen's Wisconsin offices. The firm announced on Thursday that it has hired Joshua Cronin, John Rubin and Brian Seidl.
DOJ assisting with investigation into ‘gut-wrenching’ Milwaukee shooting
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is assisting with the investigation into a deadly shooting at a Milwaukee brewery.
New trial on tap for Wisconsin man convicted of killing wife
A Wisconsin appellate court has ordered a new trial for a man convicted in the poisoning death in 1998 of his wife.
Michigan adoption fraudster sentenced to 10 years in prison
A Michigan woman who ripped off dozens of couples seeking to adopt children while spending their money on luxury handbags, jewelry and house work was sentenced Wednesday to more than 10 years in prison, although a judge said a life term would be more appropriate.
Congressman seeks investigation of church’s sex abuse deals
A congressman is asking the Department of Justice to investigate settlements to two men who say they were victims of clergy abuse at a Catholic school in Mississippi.
Legal News
- 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
- Wisconsin prison inmate pleads not guilty to killing cellmate
- Waukesha man sentenced to 30 years for Sex Trafficking
- 12-year-old shot in Milwaukee Wednesday with ‘serious injuries’
- Milwaukee man convicted of laundering proceeds of business email compromise fraud schemes
- Giuliani, Meadows among 18 indicted in Arizona fake electors case
- Some State Bar diversity participants walk away from program
- Wisconsin court issues arrest warrant ‘in error’ for Minocqua Brewing owner
- Iranian nationals charged cyber campaign targeting U.S. Companies
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