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Jul 15, 2014

Judicial Council committee considers expanding use of depositions

The prospect of expanding the use of depositions in Wisconsin criminal cases drew mixed feedback Tuesday at a meeting of the Wisconsin Judicial Council’s criminal procedure committee.

Jul 15, 2014

Van Hollen’s office goes after mom, son accused of charity scam

The state is seeking restitution for people who bought coupon books from a mother and son accused of keeping money that was supposed to benefit veterans, the Wisconsin attorney general said Tuesday.

Jul 15, 2014

‘Lemon Law King’ can’t claim attorney’s fees

A Milwaukee attorney known as the "Lemon Law King" has no claim to collect attorney's fees from a settlement his client reached without his involvement, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.

Jul 15, 2014

40 years for baby sitter convicted in infant death (UPDATE)

A 27-year-old baby sitter has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after an infant died in her care.

Jul 15, 2014

Wis. high court: Prison for chronic drunk drivers (UPDATE)

Wisconsin law requires judges to sentence chronic drunken drivers to at least three years behind bars, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.

Jul 15, 2014

Appeal tossed in fire that killed 3 boys

A Wisconsin appeals court has dismissed the appeal of a former Argyle man convicted of murdering his three nephews in a house fire in 2012.

Jul 15, 2014

Court upholds conviction for elderly slaying

A state appeals court on Tuesday agreed with the homicide conviction of a man who stabbed a 93-year-old woman to death in northern Wisconsin.

Jul 15, 2014

Court denies new trial in robbery of former Bucks player

A Wisconsin appeals court has denied a new trial for a man convicted of the 1999 armed robbery of then-NBA star Glenn Robinson outside a Milwaukee bar.

Jul 14, 2014

Court to hear gay marriage arguments Aug. 13

A federal appeals court in Chicago will hear arguments in challenges of gay marriage bans in Wisconsin and Indiana's on Aug. 13.

Jul 14, 2014

Dane County judge halts serial litigants’ ability to file

A Dane County judge has permanently enjoined two Madison artists from filing any lawsuits against defendants and attorneys who were the subject of up to seven lawsuits that repeatedly have been thrown out as frivolous.

Jul 14, 2014

Freelance attorneys find their place

Freelance attorneys can swoop in when solos or law firms need experienced lawyers to take up the slack.

Jul 14, 2014

Tesla, Wis. doctor settle lemon lawsuit

Tesla Motors has settled a lawsuit alleging the company sold a defective electric car to a Wisconsin doctor.

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