Gov. Evers urges legislative action to address Wisconsin’s Mental Health Crisis
During the State of the State address Tuesday, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced he will be creating the Governor’s Interagency Council on Mental Health. The Council is intended to improve communication and efficiency across state agencies by creating a statewide action plan to expand access to mental and behavioral health services, increase prevention, reduce stigma, […]
Evers in State of the State address vows to veto any bill that would limit access to abortions
Evers said that in coming weeks he will be announcing new steps his administration is taking to increase voter turnout.
Wisconsin Republicans make last-ditch effort to pass new legislative maps
Wisconsin Republicans made a last-ditch effort Tuesday to avoid having the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court put in place new legislative district boundaries for the November election.
Milwaukee man with alias of ‘Bin Laden’ found guilty of sex trafficking
If you suspect that someone is being trafficked, please report it to law enforcement or call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
Wisconsin’s Workforce Challenges Focus of Gov. Evers’ 2024 State of the State Address
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will deliver his 2024 State of the State address.
Supreme Court rejects an appeal from a former business partner of Hunter Biden
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a former business partner of presidential son Hunter Biden who was seeking to overturn his criminal conviction for securities fraud.
What to know about abortion rulings, bills and campaigns as the US marks Roe anniversary
This time, after the 2022 ruling that overturned the nationwide right to abortion that Roe provided, there's a flurry of activity as state policy gets decided by courts, lawmakers and voters.
Vice President Harris targets Trump as she rallies for abortion rights in Wisconsin
The Department of Health and Human Services said it would beef up training at hospitals around the law and publish new information on how to lodge a complaint against a hospital.
Suspect in killing of 8 people in suburban Chicago has fatally shot himself in Texas
23-year-old Romeo Nance was located by U.S. Marshals near Natalia, Texas.
UW-Madison law school professor gashes State Bar, law school DEI efforts in scathing email
The State Bar of Wisconsin's diversity efforts don't exactly make Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream a reality according to federal lawsuit.
Gov. Evers appoints Scott Craig as Judge for Racine County Circuit Court
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday the appointment of Scott Craig to the Racine County Circuit Court – Branch 4. According to Evers, the appointment fills a vacancy created by Judge Mark F. Nielsen’s resignation, which was effective on Jan. 1, 2024. Craig will complete a term ending July 31, 2025, Evers noted. “Scott Craig […]
Woman kills military spouse after posting in Facebook group ‘Are we dating the same guy’
Calvin Wang was on active duty serving in the U.S. Navy, the couple had a 6-year old son.
Legal News
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- Outside the RNC, small Milwaukee businesses and their regulars tried to salvage a sluggish week
- Biden called to resign immediately after the president announces he won’t seek reelection
- Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris
- Local PA cops allegedly thought Trump’s would-be assassin was Secret Service
- Biden-Lead Secret Service admits agency denied past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
- Class action filed against Walgreens
- Former Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant pleads guilty to smuggling contraband
- Two dead, one injured after Ozaukee County water rescue
- RNC Final Day: Trump accepts GOP Nomination
- Wisconsin officials intervene in Planned Parenthood action
- 7th Circuit adopts modifications to Rules 31, 34, 40, 47 and 60
Case Digests
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Double Jeopardy; Sentencing
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Sexual Assault-Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Contract-Negligence
- Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Discovery
- Family Law; Child Support; Property Division First paragraph(s)
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Exclusion of Evidence of Witness Bias
- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- 14th Amendment – Due Process
- Criminal-Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
- Bankruptcy-Tax
- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property