E-filing to get hearing in front of high court
Despite objections from two justices, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hold a public hearing in the spring on a proposal to mandate e-filing in all circuit court cases.
State Supreme Court to hear to tribal transfer petition
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hold a public hearing on whether to keep, tweak or strike a rule allowing circuit courts to transfer cases to the tribal system, the justices decided Monday.
US high court to consider when second mortgage can be void
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether homeowners who declare bankruptcy can void a second mortgage if the home's market value has dropped below the amount they owe on their first mortgage.
More than half of offenders installed interlocks
Wisconsin transportation officials say a little more than half of drunken drivers are complying with orders to install ignition interlock devices.
Judge denies new trial in double homicide
A judge has refused to grant a new trial for a Minnesota man convicted of killing a father and son in a La Crosse camera store more than two years ago.
Plumber sentenced to jail for theft
A heating and plumbing company owner pleaded guilty to stealing more than $131,000 from a family member’s estate and was sentenced to 80 days in jail, according to a news release from the state Department of Justice.
Court slated to discuss tribal transfer petition
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is slated to discuss a petition Monday that would disallow the ability to transfer cases from state court to tribal court.
Same-sex couples file US Supreme Court appeal
Same-sex couples seeking the right to marry are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of gay marriage nationwide.
Who’s Doing What: Gibeault first female managing partner at Axley Brynelson
Patricia Gibeault of Axley Brynelson LLP, Madison, is the firm’s first female managing partner.
Abduli finds professional inspiration from personal experience
Immigration attorney Sklkime Abduli understands her clients.
Judge denies boy’s re-sentencing appeals
A Sheboygan judge has denied appeals to re-sentence a teenage boy serving a life sentence for killing his great-grandmother two years ago.
Justice Thomas hints at court split on gay marriage review
Justice Clarence Thomas suggested Thursday that the U.S. Supreme Court was divided over whether to hear the gay marriage cases the justices rejected last month.
Legal News
- Milwaukee’s Common Council now has the most African Americans, women and openly LGBTQ members ever
- Office of School Safety Provides Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Training Ahead of 25th Anniversary of Columbine Shooting
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear arguments in Democratic governor’s suit against GOP-led Legislature
- Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down governor’s 400-year veto
- Wisconsin man pleads not guilty to neglect in disappearance of boy
- ACS Selects University of Wisconsin Law School’s Miriam Seifter for 2024 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scholar Award
- People with disabilities sue in Wisconsin over lack of electronic absentee ballots
- Wisconsin Republicans ignore governor’s call to spend $125M to combat ‘forever chemicals’
- Native American voices are finally factoring into energy projects
- Steven Avery prosecutor Ken Kratz admits ‘mistakes were made’
- Colombian national extradited to Milwaukee faces International narcotics-trafficking conspiracy charge
- MPD: Milwaukee homicides down nearly 40 percent compared to last year
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