Defense: Protester intended radioactive substance for self
An attorney for a Wisconsin political activist accused of trying to buy a lethal dose of a radioactive substance online said Monday his client intended to use it to kill himself because he has cancer.
WHO’S DOING WHAT: AWL hands out awards; Mitich to lead new group at Husch Blackwell
The Association of Women Lawyers recently honored the recipients of its annual awards and its foundation’s scholarships.
Evers says he’s open to toughening concealed-carry law
The Democratic candidate for governor, Tony Evers, said on Monday that if he's elected, he would be open to toughening licensing requirements for Wisconsin's concealed-carry law, which adopted by his Republican rival.
Defense attorney cuffed, chained at hearing
A Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge on Friday had a defense attorney handcuffed and chained during a hearing on Friday for contempt of court.
Stipulation could mean less discipline for Oshkosh attorney
An Oshkosh attorney and the Office of Lawyer Regulation have reached an agreement that could mean she might get a shorter license suspension.
Kaul, Schimel spar over kits, experience in dueling ads
The ad battle between Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel and Democratic challenger Josh Kaul rages on.
Secret moves hide Wisconsin lawmakers’ actions from public
It was 10:30 p.m. on June 3, 2011, the last day of deliberations on Wisconsin's state budget.
Prosecutors: Pilot Flying J ex-pres should spend Xmas in prison
Federal prosecutors say the former president of the largest U.S. fuel retailer should celebrate Christmas in prison.
Schimel wants review of South Carolina pollution ruling
Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel has joined 18 other GOP attorneys general in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling finding that Clean Water Act protections extend to non-point pollution.
Stepmother found guilty in toddler’s death in Oneida County
A northern Wisconsin woman has been found guilty of killing her 20-month-old stepson.
Justices to grill lawyers for retired DA, rejected bar applicant
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will be hearing oral arguments on Monday in three cases, including one challenging the state’s Board of Bar Examiners’ rejection of a man’s application seeking admission to practice in Wisconsin.
Stepmother found guilty in toddler’s death in Oneida County
A northern Wisconsin woman has been found guilty of killing her 20-month-old stepson.
Legal News
- Wisconsin law requires vehicles to stay back from a working snowplow
- Jan. 6 suits can proceed
- House Expulsion of Santos marks sixth in chamber’s history
- PIP, SSI benefits cases to be heard during December arguments
- Court: City violated order in dispute over fire departments
- Judge bars media cameras in slayings case, but the court will livestream
- $2 million awarded by Federal jury for MPD excessive force, officers’ failure to intervene
- Wisconsin Attorney General joins multistate Amicus Brief to uphold laws restricting gun magazine capacity
- Lawyer with ties to Brookfield, Wis. sentenced to four Years in Federal Prison
- Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, has died at age 93
- Gov. Evers appoints Toni L. Young to the Racine County Circuit Court
- Gov. Evers appoints Frank Gagliardi to the Kenosha County Circuit Court
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