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Oct 23, 2023

Wanted: Racine County Circuit Court applicants

The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Maureen M. Martinez’s retirement, effective Nov. 17, 2023.

Oct 23, 2023

Reinhart attains Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification for 2023; Continues Commitment to DEI

Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. (Reinhart) has again this year  -- for the second year --- achieved Mansfield Rule Certification.

Oct 23, 2023

Madison lawmakers abrupt exit from Assembly Floor due to ‘medical reasons’

The representative said he received an ambulance ride to Meriter Hospital.

Oct 23, 2023

Judge blocks California school district policy to notify parents if their child changes pronouns

In Wisconsin, a judge earlier this month blocked a school district's policy allowing students to change their names and pronouns without permission from parents.

Oct 23, 2023

Synagogue president fatally stabbed outside of home

Police: A motive isn't known.

Oct 23, 2023

Arrestee to receive $12 million settlement over alleged jail neglect

Arrestee lost limbs as a result of alleged neglect by jail staff.

Oct 23, 2023

Update: Suspect vehicle located in judge shooting, suspect still at-large

Authorities have recovered a silver Mercedes last known to be driven by Pedro Argote, the man who is being sought in Thursday night’s fatal attack on a judge who ruled against Argote in a divorce proceeding earlier that day.

Election Interference
Oct 20, 2023

Former Wisconsinite, Lawyer Chesebro pleads guilty in Georgia

According to the terms Chesebro reached with prosecutors, he struck a deal avoiding prison in exchange for valuable evidence, potentially implicating various other defendants, including Trump.

Oct 20, 2023

Attorney General Josh Kaul Warns of Current Online Dangers and Highlights Online Safety Tools During Keep Your Kids Safe Online Month

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued a warning Friday for parents Friday.

Oct 20, 2023

LEGAL DESERTS: Scarcity of lawyers threatens justice in many rural areas

These “legal deserts,” as they have been called, are defined by the American Bar Association as counties with fewer than 1 attorney per 1,000 residents

Oct 20, 2023

Judge fatally shot in ‘targeted attack’ authorities seek man who had divorce case before him

A man who lost custody of his children in a contentious divorce case before a Washington County (Maryland) Circuit Court judge Thursday is being sought in the fatal shooting of the judge later in the day.

Oct 20, 2023

Teen reaches $1.9 million settlement after officer shot him in gun battle with bank robbery suspect

A teenager who was shot and wounded during a 2019 shootout between suburban Chicago police and a bank robbery suspect inside a music school has reached a $1.9 million settlement with the city of Des Plaines.

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