Schimel sworn in as attorney general
Republican Brad Schimel says he is putting drug smugglers and dealers on notice that they are "public enemy No. 1" as he begins his tenure as Wisconsin attorney general.
More attorneys turning to colleagues for representation
Milwaukee attorney Jeffrey Jensen has more than 25 years of experience in criminal defense, but he would put his fate in another lawyer’s hands rather than defend himself.
Pregnant woman sues state for jailing her for drug use
A pregnant Wisconsin woman is challenging the state's "cocaine mom" law that put her in jail for 18 days.
Revenge porn case heads to trial
One of the first so-called revenge porn cases in Wisconsin is heading to trial.
Deputy is top Waukesha County prosecutor for now
As the chief Waukesha County prosecutor becomes Wisconsin's attorney general, his deputy is temporarily taking over his old role.
US high court to adopt e-filing
The U.S. Supreme Court is belatedly developing an electronic filing system similar to those used in courts around the country, Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday in his annual end-of-year report.
Legal weed states have lessons to share
To see the tax implications of legalizing marijuana in Colorado, there's no better place to start than an empty plot of land on a busy thoroughfare near downtown Denver.
DeMarb goes for broke in commercial bankruptcy
Rebecca DeMarb's practice doesn't allow her to plan ahead. But it's the uncertainty that commercial bankruptcy law brings that keeps her intrigued.
Man appeals conviction in double murder, cites lawyer, judge errors (UPDATE)
A former West Salem man serving two life sentences for the deaths of his parents has appealed the conviction, saying his lawyers failed him with faulty jury instruction and the judge excluded evidence that supported his innocence.
Immigration, gay marriage and a nation’s change
On a bright New Year's Day in 2010, a small group of immigrants including a young couple in love laced up donated sneakers for a 1,500-mile march from Miami to Washington.
Court sides with juice maker in beverage fight
A federal appeals court has sided with juice maker POM Wonderful in a lawsuit over another beverage company's use of the term "pom."
Fines about to rise for uninsured, per court decision
The cost of being uninsured in America is going up significantly next year for millions of people.
Legal News
- 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
- Trump ahead of Biden in new Marquette poll
- Bankruptcy court approves Milwaukee Marriott Downtown ‘business as usual’ motion
- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
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