Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
The short-term, "bridge funding" will provide the state an opportunity to provide stable, ongoing funding for the OSS as part of the 2025-2027 biennial budget.
Bryan Steil teams up with election denier Jim Jordan
Steil is critical of Democrats out-of-state money when he himself has received significant out-of-state donations.
Milwaukee Bar Association releases 2024 Judicial Poll results
The Milwaukee Bar Association (MBA) released results from the 2024 Judicial Poll this week. According to MBA officials, each year prior to the Spring elections, MBA surveys members regarding qualifications of judicial candidates appearing on the Milwaukee County ballot. MBA members are asked to designate each candidate as “qualified” or “not qualified.” Members not familiar[...]
Hilton Doubletree Lawsuit: 8-year-old died after being sucked into swimming pool pipe
Hilton Doubletree management allegedly denied the family's request to review security footage while they were searching for the child.
Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
The professionals must be on active duty.
Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
Other bills Evers signed will increase the penalty for fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.
Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
The Judicial Security Package was developed by the Legislative Committee of the Judicial Conference at the request of Chief Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler,
Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
The defendant’s initial appearance is anticipated to be March 27, 2024.
Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
Nagra has since filed a lawsuit in Milwaukee County Circuit Court seeking a reversal of that decision.
Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360.
Man shot at Miami Hilton
The Hilton hotel is located at 1601 Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami.
Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
A Virginia appeals court ruled in 2023 that Amazon Flex drivers were employees, not independent contractors, and ordered Amazon to pay unemployment insurance taxes and penalties.
Legal News
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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