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Jan 7, 2020

von Briesen elects Susan Lovern as new president, CEO

von Briesen & Roper has elected Susan Lovern as its new president and chief executive officer, the firm announced on Monday.

Jan 7, 2020

Wisconsin Legislature seeks to kill lawsuit on voter purge

The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature asked a federal court on Monday to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to prevent the purging of up to 209,000 registered voters in the battleground state.

Jan 6, 2020

Wisconsin accountant sentenced for filing fake taxes, stealing refunds to pay prostitute

A Fort Atkinson accountant will spend two years in prison for filing dozens of fraudulent tax returns in an attempt to steal clients' refunds.

Jan 6, 2020

Doctor finds Milwaukee acid-attack suspect fit for trial

A 61-year-old Wisconsin man accused of throwing acid in a Latino man's face during a racist attack is competent to stand trial, according to a doctor's report released to court Monday.

Jan 6, 2020

Waukesha County Courthouse closed Monday because of bomb threat (UPDATE)

The Waukesha County Courthouse and Administration building has been closed because of a bomb threat. All morning court dates for Jan. 6 have been canceled, and the county expects to provide news on the status of afternoon proceedings soon.

Jan 6, 2020

Lindner & Marsack opens new offices in Madison, Manitowoc

The Labor and employment law firm Lindner & Marsack opened two new offices in Madison and Manitowoc on Thursday. The firm said Andrew Quartaro is leading the Madison office, on Capitol Square, and James Goonan is leading the Manitowoc office. Both formerly practiced law at von Briesen & Roper. The firm said the two attorneys will […]

Jan 6, 2020

GOP resurrects bill to make English official language

Republican lawmakers have resurrected a bill that would make English the official language in Wisconsin, renewing their argument that the proposal would push immigrants to learn the language and increase their appeal to employers.

Jan 3, 2020

Delta workers sue manufacturer Lands’ End over uniforms

Hundreds of Delta Air Lines employees have filed a pair of class-action lawsuits against the Wisconsin clothing manufacturer Lands' End, claiming that uniforms they are required to wear are causing serious medical troubles.

Jan 3, 2020

Houston personal-injury lawyer buys $1.4M downtown Milwaukee building

A new law firm could be coming to Milwaukee. A company managed by a Houston personal injury lawyer recently bought a building in the city's downtown for $1.4 million.

Jan 3, 2020

Claims board denies compensation requests for shoes, ear buds

Among the final claims the State of Wisconsin Claims Board considered in 2019 were one for compensation for missing sneakers and a $30.15 claim for a cable cord and ear buds. The board rejected six claims and approved one on Monday.

Jan 3, 2020

NYC education official charged in child sex crime case

Federal prosecutors in Wisconsin have charged a high-ranking New York City education official for allegedly using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime, authorities said.

Jan 3, 2020

Wisconsin teacher admits to defecating in park for 2 years

A retiring Wisconsin English teacher cited for defecating in a public park for two years told authorities he was "being an idiot" and that he did it for convenience and to be disrespectful.

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