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Supreme Court votes for new chief justice
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices moved quickly Wednesday to elect a new chief following certification of a constitutional amendment that ended seniority as the sole determinant, even as a federal lawsuit was pending seeking to delay replacing longtime Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson.
Federal appeals court says Ho-Chunk can offer video poker
A federal appeals court says the Ho-Chunk Nation can offer video poker at its Madison casino.
Chief justice constitutional amendment vote certified
Results of the April 7 election have been certified, including a constitutional amendment that gives justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court the ability to elect who will serve as chief justice.
Jailer accused of assaulting 5 inmates
A former Polk County jailer is due in court Friday on charges of sexually assaulting at least five female inmates.
Kenosha man to stand trial in woman’s death
A Kenosha man charged with killing a teenager in 1990 has been ordered to stand trial in Fond du Lac County.
State Supreme Court upholds competency standard in homicide
The state Supreme Court says prosecutors must prove a Kenosha man convicted of bludgeoning a woman when he was 15 is competent to proceed with an appeal.
Report: Insurers skirt health law’s protections for women
Some insurance plans offered on the health overhaul law's new marketplaces violate the law's requirements for women's health, according to a new report from a women's legal advocacy group.
Chief judge, Walker counsel duel over block grant
Gov. Walker’s proposed Supreme Court block grant will give the court system flexibility in spending for the coming biennium, however some are concerned that the block grant still leaves the court system struggling to make ends meet.
State’s Supreme Court chief justice selection change near (UPDATE)
Shirley Abrahamson, just as she has every day since Aug. 1, 1996, walked into the Wisconsin Supreme Court chamber on Tuesday and took her position in the center as chief justice.
Court gives initial OK to privacy rule (UPDATE)
Lawyers and others who file court documents will be responsible for removing Social Security numbers and similar personal information beforehand, under a rule petition adopted by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Fired Milwaukee police officer has 10 days to file court appeal
A Milwaukee police officer who was fired for improper procedure in the lead-up to a fatal shooting has 10 days to file an appeal in circuit court to try to get his job back.
Supreme Court hears historic same-sex marriage arguments (UPDATE)
Pivotal Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy did not tip his hand Tuesday as the high court heard historic arguments over the right of gay and lesbian couples to marry.
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- Amended complaint filed in federal court against State Bar of Wisconsin seeks punitive damages
- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
- Dane County court overturns residential solar decision
- Judge faces formal complaint from state board
- Bankruptcies up 16% in U.S.
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
- Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
- Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
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