American Bar Association’s Rule of Law Initiative Event sparks comments from DOJ
By Steve Schuster [email protected] American Bar Association (ABA) members gathered Tuesday in Washington, D.C. and virtually for The ABA Center for Global Programs’ people-centered justice event, “Putting People First.” The event highlighted modern approaches to promoting the rule of law in the U.S. and around the world that prioritize citizens. The program featured remarks by[...]
Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown Partner, Russell Karnes elected to Board of Governors
Governors serve a term of two years.
Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts two new cases, denies review of several others
Search and seizure as well as unemployment law will be reviewed by the court.
Russian National charged with ransomware attacks against hospitals, schools, and law enforcement
The Department of State has also announced an award of up to $10 million for information that leads to the arrest and/or conviction of this defendant.
Man sentenced to 103 years for killing 4 SUV passengers, dumping bodies in cornfield
A man convicted of killing four passengers in his Mercedes Benz SUV in Minnesota and dumping the bodies in a Wisconsin cornfield has been sentenced to 103 years in prison.
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Marsy’s Law was valid ballot question, law stands
An amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution expanding crime victims’ rights was properly worded in a statewide referendum and legally adopted, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Giuliani sued for $10 million, lawsuit: sexual assault, improper attorney-client relationship, antisemitism, racism
Giuliani told Dunphy that he enjoyed engaging in this conduct because it "made him feel like Bill Clinton."
Wisconsin environmental regulators settle wastewater lawsuit with large dairy farm
One of Wisconsin's largest dairy operations has reached a settlement with state environmental regulators to that calls for the company to eventually stop spreading liquid manure in exchange for avoiding groundwater monitoring requirements.
Dane County Judge: Lawsuit against fake Trump electors to proceed
A Dane County judge on Monday refused to break up a lawsuit filed against 10 fake electors for former President Donald Trump and two of his attorneys, saying the case could proceed in the county where it was filed.
Jewish teacher arrested for threatening students who drew swastikas, police say
A Jewish middle school teacher in Wisconsin was arrested for making terrorist threats toward students who drew swastikas on a paper in his classroom, police said.
GOP state lawmakers try to restrict ballot initiatives, partly to thwart abortion protections
In Wisconsin, which does not allow statewide citizen initiatives, Republicans who control the Legislature have proposed prohibiting local governments from placing advisory questions on ballots.
Rep. Bryan Steil tasked with election oversight hired former Trump campaign staffer tied to fake electors
FBI agents conducted court-authorized law enforcement activity back in 2022 at multiple locations investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. One such location was at the Virginia home of Thomas Lane who was tapped by Steil for election integrity oversight. Last month, Steil was campaigning for Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Dan Kelly who lost the election to Milwaukee County C[...]
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