Liberal groups seek to use the Constitution’s insurrection clause to block Trump from 2024 ballots
As former President Donald Trump dominates the Republican presidential primary, some liberal groups and legal experts contend that a rarely used clause of the Constitution prevents him from being president after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Vatican sovereign immunity upheld
A lawsuit brought by four plaintiffs who were sexually abused by Roman Catholic priests when they were children has been dismissed.
EEOC proposes ‘expansive’ Pregnant Worker Act rule
Attorneys see the newly proposed rule to implement the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act as painting the employee’s right to a reasonable accommodation with a broad brush.
Effects of website designer ruling uncertain
The court’s decision sparked anger and confusion from LGBTQ activists and legal experts.
Milwaukee Police Granted Re-accreditation from WILEAG
MPD needed to comply with over 260 standards in order to achieve re-accredited status.
Qakbot Malware Disrupted in International Cyber Takedown
The FBI was able to gain access to Qakbot infrastructure and identify over 700,000 computers worldwide.
Election deniers rail in Wisconsin as state Senate moves toward firing top election official
Republicans who control the Legislature called the hearing to consider whether to reappoint Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe.
Wisconsin Supreme Court emails detail chaotic first week of liberal control (UPDATE)
Liberal majority told Chief Justice Annette Ziegler they didn’t plan to release the changes to administrative rules on Friday, Aug. 4, but after Ziegler demanded a copy she sent them out to news outlets before a statement was issued to court personnel.
3M agrees to pay $6 billion to settle earplug lawsuits
The settlement, consisting of $5 billion in cash and $1 billion in 3M stock, will be made in payments that will run through 2029.
Wisconsin Republicans consider bill to weaken oversight of roadside zoos
Wisconsin zoos could escape state oversight if the operations earn accreditation from an organization that animal rights advocates have blasted for having what they argue are weak animal treatment standards under a Republican bill heard Tuesday.
Milwaukee doctor loses appeal against Cedarburg for injury sustained from alleged negligent road maintenance
On August 16, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals affirmed the Circuit Court's decision.
Wisconsin Republicans revive income tax cut after Evers vetoed similar plan
Republicans called for tapping the state's projected $4 billion budget surplus to pay for the tax cut.
Legal News
- History made in Trump New York trial opening statements
- Prosecutor won’t bring charges against Wisconsin lawmaker over fundraising scheme
- Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting
- Vice President Harris to reveal final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
- Election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
- Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’s partial vetoes to literacy bill
- More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on Milwaukee Co. beach
- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
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