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Justices deem attorney’s rule violation too minimal for discipline
A Monroe attorney who did not cooperate with an attorney discipline investigation violated the rules, but the violation was so minimal that it doesn’t require discipline, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
Survey shows most firms are at significant risk of exposure
“You’ve been hacked” are scary words anywhere, but especially at a law firm, where maintaining client confidentiality is required under the rules of professional conduct.
Murder ink? Tattoos can be tricky as evidence
Teardrops for murders. Spider webs for prison time. Penal code numbers for crimes committed.
Milwaukee woman gets 25 years for suffocating son
A Milwaukee woman has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for smothering her toddler son.
Attorney: Girl in stabbing deserves juvenile court
Wisconsin's tough laws requiring children be charged as adults in homicide cases could mean a 12-year-old girl accused of stabbing a friend won't get help she needs, her attorney said Tuesday.
State Supreme Court considers donning, doffing pay
When should an employee be paid for the time it takes to put on and take off work clothes and other equipment before and after a shift at a Wisconsin pepperoni and salami processing plant?
Florida judge accused of punching attorney
A Florida judge accused of punching an assistant public defender during an altercation outside a courtroom isn't on the bench.
Judge orders travel companies to pay more than $4.8M
Two companies who deceived customers about travel club memberships will have to pay more than $4.8 million in restitution and penalties, according to a release from the state Attorney General’s Office.
Police chase case raises concerns among defense bar
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that police did not violate the Fourth Amendment by shooting more than a dozen rounds into the car of a fleeing unarmed suspect is making defense attorneys and civil liberties advocates uneasy.
Mock trial nationals come to Wisconsin (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)
The National High School Mock Trial Championship was held in Wisconsin this year, with more than 1,000 people from around the country, and even other countries, converging on Madison for the five-day event.
Attorney general candidates file to run
Three Democrats, one Republican and one Libertarian have filed to run for Wisconsin state attorney general.
12-year-old girls charged in stabbing
Prosecutors say two 12-year-old southeastern Wisconsin girls stabbed their 12-year-old friend nearly to death in the woods to please a mythological creature they learned about online.
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