Woman convicted in daycare death seeks new trial
A woman convicted of reckless homicide in the death in 2007 of a baby boy at her home daycare is asking a Dane County judge to grant her a new trial because new evidence has turned up.
Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg back at work
The Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has returned to work at the building for the first time since undergoing surgery for lung cancer in late December.
Senate confirms William Barr as attorney general
The Senate on Thursday confirmed William Barr as attorney general, placing the veteran government official and lawyer atop the Justice Department as special counsel Robert Mueller investigates Russian interference in the 2016 election.
AG asks governor for more crime lab analysts in budget
Attorney General Josh Kaul says he is asking Gov. Tony Evers for more crime lab analysts in the governor's executive budget.
Judicial Council to discuss open-record request
The Judicial Council plans to use a coming meeting to discuss the best way to respond to a recently received open-records request.
Oral arguments set for Wisconsin case before SCOTUS
A criminal appeal challenging the constitutionality of Wisconsin's implied-consent statute will be argued in April before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Supreme Court candidate helped found school barring gays
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn helped create and serves on the board of a private Christian elementary school that prohibits anyone working there from being in a same-sex relationship and could expel students who are LGBTQ, documents released Thursday show.
Wisconsin Senate refuses to honor Colin Kaepernick
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate refused to mention the NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick in a resolution honoring Black History Month passed on Wednesday, rejecting calls from Democrats who said ignoring the Milwaukee native put them on the wrong side of history.
Man accused of killing Milwaukee officer pleads not guilty (UPDATE)
A man accused of fatally shooting a Milwaukee police officer who was serving a search warrant for drugs and weapons is due in court for a preliminary hearing.
Lawmakers want to ban minors from buying e-cigarettes
Republican lawmakers are circulating a bill that would prohibit minors from buying e-cigarettes and other vapor products.
Justices issue order detailing exception to pro hac vice rule
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday handed down a written order on its recent decision to approve exceptions to its pro hac vice rule for certain tribal attorneys.
Wisconsin judge tosses wrestler’s suspension, worrying refs
A Wisconsin judge overturned a high school wrestler's suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct after the student's parents took legal action, worrying referees and the state's athletic association that officiating decisions could be undermined by courts.
Legal News
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
- Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
- Man shot at Miami Hilton
- Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
- Steven Avery prosecutor’s leaked diary reveals Ken Kratz’s confession
- Trevor Casper, killed in the line of duty, remembered 9 years later
- DOJ vs. Apple (chart)
- Milwaukee officers shoot, critically wound man when he fires at them during pursuit, police say
- Appellate courts do away with paper briefs
- Man dies from becoming trapped in municipal Wisconsin water tank
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