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How Google got states to legalize driverless cars
About four years ago, the Google team trying to develop cars driven by computers — not people — concluded that sooner than later, the technology would be ready for the masses. There was one big problem: No state had even considered whether driverless cars should be legal.
Republican Schimel proposes anti-heroin platform
Republican attorney general candidate Brad Schimel is unveiling a plan to combat heroin abuse, which he calls the top public safety issue facing the state.
Judges question use of archdiocese trust fund (UPDATE)
Federal appeals court judges on Monday questioned the bankrupt Archdiocese of Milwaukee's claim that it needs all the money in a $55 million trust fund to maintain its cemeteries and asked whether some could be used to compensate victims of clergy sexual abuse without violating the Catholic faith.
Attorneys general group to replace Van Hollen as president
The National Association of Attorneys General will replace Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen as its president at a summer meeting in Mackinac Island, Mich., this week.
District attorney clears Madison police in fatal shooting
Madison police who shot and killed a knife-wielding suspect have been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing.
Candid courtroom: Outspoken judges prompt criticism, admiration
Not every judge would feel comfortable writing in an opinion that “the sight of a shackled litigant is apt to make jurors think they’re dealing with a mad dog.”
Quarles & Brady extends Milwaukee lease to 2025
A Stamford, Conn.-based investment firm announced Monday that it purchased the 411 East Wisconsin Building in downtown Milwaukee, home to Quarles & Brady LLP since 1986.
Attorney general candidates to file papers
Wisconsin will soon find out who is officially running for attorney general.
Marquette’s Mitten to lead Sports Lawyers Association
Matt Mitten, a professor at Marquette University's law school, recently was named the next president of the Sports Lawyers Association, a 1,700-member organization for those who practice and teach sports law.
Judge offers clarity in preliminary injunction
A judge has provided some clarification on his order that halted an investigation of Gov. Scott Walker and conservative groups.
Man gets 2 years for fatal drunken driving crash
A 69-year-old man has been sentenced to two years in prison for a drunken driving crash that killed his wife and another woman and injured seven others in Chippewa County.
Family of Neillsville man shot by cop files claim
The family of a man fatally shot by a Neillsville police officer has filed a claim asking the city and the officer for a $2 million settlement.
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- Chicago man sentenced to prison after being caught with ‘Trump Gun’
- FTC bans non-competes
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Dane County Circuit Court
- Milwaukee man charged in dismemberment death pleads not guilty
- Democratic-led states lead ban on the book ban
- UW Madison Professor: America’s child care crisis is holding back moms without college degrees
- History made in Trump New York trial opening statements
- Prosecutor won’t bring charges against Wisconsin lawmaker over fundraising scheme
- Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting
- Vice President Harris to reveal final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
- Election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
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