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Oct 9, 2014

Madison, teachers seek dismissal of lawsuit (UPDATE)

Lawyers for the Madison School District and the teachers union want a judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the validity of recently agreed-upon labor contracts.

Oct 9, 2014

Structured settlement bill would put Wis. in line with 48 other states

A proposed bill would allow those who receive payments from a structured settlement to more easily transfer future payments in exchange for a lump sum.

Oct 9, 2014

Appleton officials criticize police Facebook page (UPDATE)

Some Appleton officials are questioning a police practice of posting information about suspects on Facebook, saying it exposes them to public humiliation before they are proven guilty.

Oct 9, 2014

Milwaukee prepares for strip club trial

A businessman who wants to open a downtown Milwaukee strip club is trying to settle his lawsuit against the city.

Oct 9, 2014

What it takes to make partner

Making sure you’re on track to become partner is somewhat a matter of putting yourself on that path.

Oct 9, 2014

AG race focus turns to complaint, marriage comment

Republican attorney general hopeful Brad Schimel illegally used campaign donations to pay his children's baby sitters, a liberal group alleged in a complaint filed Wednesday with state election officials.

Oct 9, 2014

Man who killed 3 daughters begins appeals process

A lawyer for a Wisconsin man convicted of killing his three daughters has taken the first step in the appeals process.

Oct 8, 2014

Group asks full appeals court to rehear John Doe case

A conservative group has asked a federal appeals court to reconsider a ruling last month tossing a lawsuit the group brought challenging an investigation into possible illegal campaign coordination.

Oct 8, 2014

Stoughton attorney faces revocation

A Dane County attorney is facing the loss of his license, as investigators say he repeatedly failed to file cases, took client money without permission and generally ignored his clients.

Oct 8, 2014

10 years in prison for hit-and-run fatality

A Beloit man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a hit-and-run crash that killed a 21-year-old woman in Rock County.

Oct 8, 2014

How to: The art of mixing witnesses and alcohol

What if one of your key witnesses to an alleged violent incident had consumed 15 to 20 alcoholic beverages before the incident even occurred?

Oct 8, 2014

Voter ID opponents ask US Supreme Court for stay

Opponents of Wisconsin's voter photo identification law have again asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block the mandate from taking effect.

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