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Assembly OKs bill making it illegal to lie about military service
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Assembly has passed a bill that would make lying about serving in the military a crime. The Republican authored bill would make falsely claiming military service or a military award a misdemeanor punishable by up to nine months in jail and $10,000 in fines. If someone makes those claims […]
US high court ruling against gay marriage would produce ‘chaos’ (UPDATE)
Gay and lesbian couples could face legal chaos if the Supreme Court rules against same-sex marriage in the next few weeks.
OLR alleges Fond du Lac attorney tried to bribe court assistant
A Fond du Lac attorney faces a private reprimand for allegedly attempting to bribe a judge’s court assistant.
Menomonie attorney’s license revoked over 75 counts of misconduct
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has revoked the license of an attorney accused of 75 counts of misconduct, including being criminally charged with stealing a client’s insurance settlement check.
Appeals court tosses suits challenging climate change plan
A federal appeals court on Tuesday threw out a pair of high-profile lawsuits challenging the Obama administration's sweeping plan to address climate change, saying it's too early to challenge a proposed rule that isn't yet final.
Eau Claire Co. treasury employee pleads not guilty to theft
A former Eau Claire County deputy treasurer has pleaded not guilty to stealing from taxpayers.
Lemon Law leaves sour taste in couple’s mouth
When Mary Porter went shopping for a new car with her husband in 2010, she was dead-set on buying a red one with a beige interior to keep her cool in the summer.
Kenosha man pleads not guilty in 1990 killing
A 61-year-old Kenosha man has pleaded not guilty in the killing of a teenager 25 years ago.
Man to be compensated for wrongful imprisonment
The state’s Claims Board will compensate a man for the time he spent in prison over charges that were eventually dismissed after the victim recanted her testimony.
Derenne at home helping attorneys structure settlements
Charles Derenne feels fortunate he got in on the ground floor of the structured settlement planning industry as it started to take shape in the late 1980s.
Judge sentences woman to prison for false tax return
A federal judge has sentenced a northern Wisconsin woman to a year and a day in prison for filing a false tax return.
Lawmakers advance 20-week abortion ban bill (UPDATE)
A fast-tracked Wisconsin bill that would ban non-emergency abortion procedures after 20 weeks of pregnancy advanced through a Senate committee Thursday, but its prospects remain unclear in the Assembly.
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