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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Freelance attorneys find their place
Freelance attorneys can swoop in when solos or law firms need experienced lawyers to take up the slack.
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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- Trump backers try again to recall Wisconsin GOP Assembly speaker as first effort stalls
- Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
- Bryan Steil teams up with election denier Jim Jordan
- Milwaukee Bar Association releases 2024 Judicial Poll results
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- Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
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