Voir dire begins in federal jury trial of man allegedly shot by four Milwaukee officers
According to the plaintiff, four MPD officers shot the defendant multiple times in the back.
Court denies revocation of adoption
Nearly seven years ago, parents consented to the adoption of their child following allegations of causing their biological child egregious harm. Although the biological parents of the child moved to revoke their consent to the adoption, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled on Nov. 20 that the motion was untimely.
Judge asked to block part of a North Dakota abortion law
Physicians and the former, sole abortion provider in North Dakota on Tuesday asked a judge to block enforcement of part of a revised law that bans most abortions, saying a provision that allows the procedure to protect a woman’s health is too vague.
UnitedHealth suit alleges faulty AI led to denied claims
UnitedHealthcare is being accused of “malicious implementation” of an AI algorithm to deny medically necessary health care coverage to elderly patients.
Animal welfare advocates file lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s new wolf management plan
Animal welfare advocates filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to invalidate Wisconsin's new wolf management plan, accusing state wildlife officials of violating the state's open meetings law and disregarding comments from wolf researchers and supporters.
Ex-officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd’s killing, stabbed in prison, AP source says
The attack happened at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, a medium-security prison.
Wisconsin Attorney General announces $100,000 water pollution settlement
State’s Complaint alleges five total violations related to discharges from one of the company’s mining pits. O
Milwaukee man sentenced to 30 year bifurcated prison term as ringleader of $9.6 million cocaine conspiracy
Strong will serve 20 years of initial prison confinement followed by 10 years of extended supervision for his role in a $9.6 million cocaine conspiracy.
Gov. Evers Grants 82 Pardons, Bringing Total Pardons Granted to 1,111
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced Wednesday he has granted another 82 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted to 1,111.
Wisconsin District Attorneys’ Association recognizes work of state prosecutors
The awards are intended to recognize "the outstanding work" of a District Attorney, Deputy District Attorney, and an Assistant District Attorney.
Madison man gets 40 years for killing ex-girlfriend, whose body was found under pile of furniture
A Madison man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing his former girlfriend, who suffocated after he buried her beneath a pile of furniture, clothing and other items inside her home.
Democrats urge Wisconsin Supreme Court to overturn Republican-drawn legislative maps
The fight comes ahead of the 2024 election in a battleground state where four of the six past presidential elections have been decided by fewer than 23,000 votes.
Legal News
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
- Trump ahead of Biden in new Marquette poll
- Bankruptcy court approves Milwaukee Marriott Downtown ‘business as usual’ motion
- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
- Reinhart named the 2024 Wisconsin law firm of the year by benchmark litigation
- Milwaukee’s Common Council now has the most African Americans, women and openly LGBTQ members ever
- Office of School Safety Provides Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Training Ahead of 25th Anniversary of Columbine Shooting
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear arguments in Democratic governor’s suit against GOP-led Legislature
- Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down governor’s 400-year veto
- Wisconsin man pleads not guilty to neglect in disappearance of boy
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