Court ruling comes as Obama’s use of power tested
Before a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court weighed in, the White House had brushed off claims that President Barack Obama was exceeding his executive authority as just so much grousing from frustrated partisans.
Madison trumps San Francisco for Axley attorney
When attorney Clarke Sugar left the West Coast for the Midwest last year, he didn’t just change firms, he changed practice areas.
Subway employee sentenced to life for killing co-worker
A Subway sandwich shop employee who had an argument with a co-worker was sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting him behind the fast food restaurant in Portage.
High court voids 35-foot abortion clinic buffer in Mass. (UPDATE)
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck down the 35-foot protest-free zone outside abortion clinics in Massachusetts Thursday, declaring it an unconstitutional restraint on the free-speech rights of protesters.
Prosecutor: No conclusion on Walker’s activity (UPDATE)
No conclusions have been made on whether there's enough evidence to charge Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker or anyone else with a crime, an attorney for the special prosecutor leading an investigation into alleged campaign law violations said Thursday.
Former administrative law judge faces 90-day suspension
A former city of Madison alderman who witnessed a murder-suicide in his home law office in November is facing a 90-day suspension for practicing while his license was suspended.
Pension fund fight headed to final trial
Brownsville-based Michels Corp. and 34 other contractors will find out in November how much they owe to a union pension fund following their refusal in 2011 to continue paying.
Experts: Ruling tees up gay marriage for top court
When the U.S Supreme Court struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act exactly one year ago, it stopped short of saying states cannot ban gay marriage.
More opportunities for recent grads, but fewer get jobs
Despite more job opportunities for new law school graduates, the percentage of law school grads who get jobs out of college fell for the sixth straight year, according to a study released this month.
Man held on 2 counts of hiding a corpse
The West Allis man arrested in connection with human remains found in two suitcases is being held in the Walworth County Jail.
US Supreme Court rebukes Obama on recess appointments
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday limited the president's power to fill high-level vacancies with temporary appointments, ruling in favor of Senate Republicans in their partisan clash with President Barack Obama.
Justices to decide if right to confront applies to preliminary hearings
A consolidated case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court could affect how preliminary hearings are conducted in state.
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- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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