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A former Milwaukee-area attorney's law license has been revoked after he told the Wisconsin Supreme Court that he could not defend himself against the misconduct he committed.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.
Attorney general candidates spar over philosophy
Wisconsin attorney general hopeful Brad Schimel blasted opponent Susan Happ as a liberal activist looking to pursue a partisan agenda as the two candidates criticized each other's philosophies during their first debate Sunday.
Court orders on voting rights mostly about timing
In seemingly contradictory voting-rights actions just a month before November's elections, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed new Republican-inspired restrictions to remain in force in North Carolina and Ohio while blocking Wisconsin's voter identification law.
Legal News
- Wisconsin attorney loses law license, ordered to pay $16K fine
- Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
- Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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