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Democrats ask Walker to drop gay marriage lawsuit
Democrats in the Wisconsin state Senate are asking Gov. Scott Walker and fellow Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen to drop defense of the state's gay marriage ban, arguing it's a waste of money.
Court: UW protester’s injunction must be refined (UPDATE)
A frequent University of Wisconsin System protester's antics clearly crossed the line into harassment but an injunction banning him from UW property or contacting UW personnel is too vague and must be rewritten, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
Offender commitment can proceed without conviction
The Wisconsin Supreme Court says the state can keep trying to commit a man as a sexually violent offender even though his convictions have been reversed.
State asks full court to hear marriage case
Wisconsin attorneys have asked the entire 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to hear their arguments on upholding the state's gay marriage ban.
Bill ensures emails, photos won’t die with you (UPDATE)
A group of influential lawyers says it has an answer to the question of what should happen to your Facebook, Yahoo and other online accounts when you die.
Justices uphold conviction where defendant was not allowed to testify
A judge’s decision not to allow a defendant to testify at her own trial can be considered a harmless error that would not have affected the outcome, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
State receives $200,000 in drug settlement
Wisconsin will receive $200,000 for its Medicaid program from the settlement of a multi-state lawsuit accusing a pharmaceutical company of improperly marketing a drug.
Ex-prison employee to register as sex offender
A Kenosha woman has been ordered to register as a sex offender after being convicted of sexual assault of an inmate at the prison where she worked.
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.
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