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Supreme Court Justice Thomas stresses need for neutrality
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas says judicial independence and neutrality is as important as ever with public opinion deeply divided on high-profile issues.
Prosecutors sue over misconduct panel
In New York state government news, district attorneys are challenging a new law creating a commission on prosecutorial misconduct.
Suspended justice wants impeachment blocked
A suspended West Virginia Supreme Court justice who was convicted in federal court this month is asking justices to block his impeachment trial on the same grounds another justice's trial was stopped.
Law school opens wellness room
The family of a University of Minnesota graduate who struggled with addiction has helped fund a wellness room in the law school where students can de-stress without the distractions of technology or homework.
Wisconsin judge presides over peer mediator ceremony
RACINE, Wis. (AP) — An approximately 24-year tradition came to an end recently as Racine County Circuit Court Judge Emily Mueller presided over her last swearing-in ceremony for Racine Unified peer mediators.
Bond set at $7M for man charged in triple murder
Bond has been set at $7 million for a man charged with fatally shooting three men and wounding a 4-year-old boy at a central Illinois apartment complex.
OWI – Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Sallie Rubenzer appeals a judgment convicting her of operating while intoxicated, as a fifth offense, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 346.63(1)(a) (2015-16).
Steven Avery lawyers help start non-profit to reform use of forensic science
A University of Wisconsin Law School professor and Steven Avery’s former lawyers have begun a non-profit foundation dedicated to reforming how forensic science is used in the criminal-justice system.
Walker seeks applicants for spot on Milwaukee County bench
Gov. Scott Walker recently announced that he is taking applications for an appointment to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court bench.
Walker hits Democratic foe Evers over plagiarized material
The Democratic candidate for governor, Tony Evers, faced with charges of plagiarism from Republican Gov. Scott Walker, acknowledged on Friday that he submitted a state schools budget request under his name without proper citations.
Searchers find nothing as hunt for missing girl continues
Authorities say a ground search has turned up nothing useful as investigators look for a 13-year-old girl who went missing after her parents were found dead in Wisconsin.
Judges question state court’s power to jail president
Appeals court judges weighing President Donald Trump's bid to shut down a former "Apprentice" contestant's defamation suit against him are asking a hypothetical question: Could a New York court order the president to jail if he were to buck an order in the case?
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- ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
- Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
- Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
- Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
- Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
- Man pleads guilty to producing videos depicting monkey torture
- (UPDATED) Tale of two cities: Pro-Palestinian protests in Milwaukee and Madison differ
- Madison protesters disrupt UW commencement in violation of agreement, attorney says
- Trump may face $100 million-plus tax bill if he loses IRS audit fight over Chicago tower
- Court rejects Avid Telecom’s attempts to dismiss illegal robocalls case
- Madison protesters reach agreement to comply with state law
- Madison protests turn violent, hate crime probes follow
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