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States urge US Supreme Court to take up gay marriage
A stinging rejection of same-sex marriage bans in Wisconsin and Indiana, issued by a unanimous and unequivocal U.S. appeals court, has brought hope to those fighting the laws that the U.S. Supreme Court will feel pressure to rule soon in their favor.
Attorney general hopeful unveils plan to combat human trafficking (UPDATE)
Republican Brad Schimel unveiled a plan Thursday to combat human trafficking in Wisconsin as he works to gain ground on Democratic rival Susan Happ in the race for attorney general.
Wisconsin Law Journal publisher to leave company
After 22 years with the Wisconsin Law Journal, Vice President and Publisher Ann Richmond is leaving the company.
7th Circuit affirms decision striking down gay marriage ban (UPDATE)
A federal appeals court has upheld decisions by Wisconsin and Indiana judges to strike down their respective state's bans on same-sex marriage.
Justices question liability in dog bite case
During oral arguments Thursday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court pressed to find the line where liability begins and ends if someone is hurt by a dog bite.
Judge orders trial for deputy in double homicide (UPDATE)
A judge on Thursday ordered a former Wisconsin sheriff's deputy to stand trial in the shooting deaths of his wife and sister-in-law.
Judge sentences woman convicted in drug death to 8 years in prison, grave visits
A woman convicted in a drug death has been sentenced in Racine County to eight years in prison and ordered to visit the victim's grave annually for a time after she's released.
Chief judges to propose statewide mandatory e-filing
The Committee of Chief Judges will propose a state Supreme Court rule this fall to start implementing mandatory electronic filing in all 72 circuit courts by 2016.
Atheist group weighs legal action in cross case (UPDATE)
A group of atheists and agnostics who oppose Indiana's decision to erect a sculpture featuring a cross in a state park may sue to halt the artwork's display, the group's attorney said Wednesday.
Former Oostburg treasurer loses theft appeal
The former treasurer and clerk who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the village of Oostburg lost his appeal Wednesday.
Iowa attorney faces suspension in Wis.
A Dubuque, Iowa, attorney disciplined in his home state for failing to resolve a settlement issue in a timely fashion is facing reciprocal discipline in Wisconsin.
La. same-sex marriage ruling breaks streak
A federal judge upheld Louisiana's ban on same-sex marriages Wednesday, as well as the state's refusal to recognize gay marriages legally performed in other states.
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