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Elevator company loses appeal after 5-year fight
More than five years of litigation and a failed appeal have left Otis Elevator Co. with a $500 fine and a stained safety record stemming from a repairman’s injury at a Brookfield department store.
Richfield man gets life in ex-classmate’s killing
A judge on Tuesday sentenced a 20-year-old Wisconsin man to life in prison with no chance of parole for the 2013 strangulation of a former high school classmate in her bedroom.
Ex-teacher aide takes deal in sex case
A former Appleton school district teacher's aide charged with sexually assaulting a student has taken a plea deal.
Judge blocks law used in Walker probe (UPDATE)
A federal judge Tuesday blocked enforcement of a Wisconsin election law that's at the center of an investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's 2012 recall campaign and more than two dozen conservative groups.
Court dismisses Frank Lloyd Wright furniture suit (UPDATE)
Home products giant SC Johnson reached a settlement with a California man in a dispute over ownership of a desk and chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, but the private terms of the deal mean it's not clear who will end up with the distinctive and valuable furniture.
Janesville attorney gets reprimand for role in Social Security business
A Janesville attorney was publicly reprimanded Tuesday for his representation and role in a business that represented Social Security disability claimants.
High court revokes Milwaukee-area attorney’s license
A former Milwaukee-area attorney's law license has been revoked after he told the Wisconsin Supreme Court that he could not defend himself against the misconduct he committed.
Arizona man gets life term in Wisconsin murder
An Arizona man has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend's fiance in Superior last year.
Gay marriages from June will be recognized (UPDATE)
Gov. Scott Walker said Monday that hundreds of same-sex marriages performed in June will be recognized by the state, ending uncertainty for those couples and likely putting a stop to a federal lawsuit filed over the issue.
OLR clears Happ
A complaint filed by a sexual assault victim against Democratic attorney general candidate Susan Happ for allegedly letting a defendant off easy because he bought Happ's house has been dismissed by the Office of Lawyer Regulation.
Courts asking for $21M increase for next budget
As expected, Wisconsin courts are asking for an increase in their 2015-17 biennial budget, the majority of which would go to reimburse counties for costs incurred for running the circuit courts.
Attorney general hopeful wants gun background checks
Wisconsin attorney general candidate Susan Happ is calling for background checks on all gun sales.
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