OLR seeks to revoke Oconomowoc attorney’s license
The Office of Lawyer Regulation is asking the state Supreme Court to revoke the law license of a suspended Oconomowoc attorney who is accused of repeatedly taking cases and then ignoring her clients.
Muslim leader, attorney faces OLR complaint (UPDATE)
A Milwaukee attorney and the head of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee is facing a public reprimand for allegedly having sex with a female client while he represented her in a divorce case.
Federal court stays gay marriage ruling
A federal appeals court has stayed a ruling that Wisconsin's gay marriage ban is unconstitutional.
Happ, Schimel nearly even in attorney general race
A new poll shows Democrat Susan Happ and Republican Brad Schimel are about even in the race for attorney general.
Past due blues
If collecting your legal fees makes you feel “embarrassed,” “uncomfortable” or “greedy” you are not alone.
Voter ID opponents file reconsideration motion (UPDATE)
Civil rights advocates have officially filed a petition asking a federal appeals court to reconsider a ruling that reinstated Wisconsin's voter photo identification law.
Republicans file lawsuit over redesigned ballot (UPDATE)
Republican legislative leaders filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking changes to the newly redesigned ballot for the November election, claiming the one drafted by the nonpartisan elections agency unfairly benefits Democrats.
LED maker Cree files patent infringement suits
Cree Inc., a maker of energy-efficient lighting, has filed patent infringement lawsuits against two competitors.
Man pleads not guilty in $250K child support debt
A California man who owes $250,000 in Wisconsin child support has pleaded not guilty to 10 felony charges.
DOJ never launched GPS program (UPDATE)
Wisconsin Department of Justice officials have refused to launch a pilot program that would have paid for GPS tracking for people under restraining orders, saying the technical language enacting the plan didn't actually give judges the authority to order such monitoring.
Muskego attorney faces public reprimand
The Office of Lawyer Regulation is seeking a public reprimand for a Muskego attorney who allegedly failed to tend to post-conviction matters and missed deadlines.
Suspended Rhinelander attorney faces additional OLR complaint
A suspended Rhinelander attorney faces another Office of Lawyer Regulation complaint for allegedly failing to properly file paperwork in two bankruptcy cases in 2013.
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- Milwaukee’s Common Council now has the most African Americans, women and openly LGBTQ members ever
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- 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
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