Wis. justices reprimand 2 out-of-state attorneys
The Wisconsin Supreme Court publicly reprimanded two out-of-state attorneys Wednesday for discipline they received from other courts.
Wis. justices suspend attorney for statements about judges
A Minnesota attorney who is suspended from practicing law in her home state for making disparaging statements about judges in court filings has been suspended by the Wisconsin Supreme Court for a year.
Avery wants federal lawsuit dismissed
The man imprisoned for killing a 25-year-old photographer on his family property near Mishicot in 2005 wants his federal civil rights lawsuit dismissed.
Oral arguments scheduled in voter ID case
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments Sept. 12 on whether Wisconsin’s voter ID law is constitutional.
Former sergeant loses appeal in O’Donnell Park case
A former Milwaukee County jail sergeant who claimed Sheriff David Clarke gave him a profane tongue-lashing after he complained about working at the O’Donnell Park scene in 2010 lost his appeal Monday.
Pay for play: Lawyers suggest universities start saving money for athletes
It may take years to settle appeals in an NCAA sports licensing case, but schools would be wise to start setting aside money now, legal experts said.
Who’s Doing What: The latest hires, promotions and more
Steven Kruzel joined Quarles & Brady LLP’s Milwaukee office as an associate in the labor and employment practice group.
Milwaukee man sentenced to 40 years for child porn
Federal prosecutors say a Milwaukee man convicted of possessing child pornography has been sentenced to 40 years.
Motion for new homicide trial to be heard Sept. 4
The new attorney for a Minnesota man convicted of killing a father and son at a La Crosse photography store argues his previous lawyers failed him when jurors were selected during his trial.
Health records denial highlights open records challenges
After promising not to withhold government information over "speculative or abstract fears," the Obama administration has concluded it will not publicly disclose federal records that could shed light on the security of the government's health care website because doing so could "potentially" allow hackers to break in.
Green Bay man sentenced for killing 2-year-old
A Green Bay man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for killing the 2-year-old son of his girlfriend.
Federal court holds off on John Doe release
A federal appeals court is poised to release nearly three dozen files in a lawsuit over an investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's 2012 recall campaign and a host of conservative groups.
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