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DBE theft, kickback trial kick-starts
A contractor accused of bilking Milwaukee County out of tens of thousands of dollars in federal grant money was no more than a victim of an incompetent bureaucrat, his attorney said Tuesday.
WisDOT attorney looks for advice from lemon law opponent (UPDATE)
A top attorney for the state Department of Transportation sought advice on interpreting a new motor vehicle lemon law from a lawyer who tried to stop the changes in the Legislature, arguing they made it difficult for consumers to successfully sue car dealers and manufacturers.
New probation program has one enrollee, and counting
Defense attorneys and judges foresee little problem with filling a new probation program launched in Milwaukee County, though questions remain about how it will compare to regular probation.
Winning streak: Tort-change proponents savor victories, look to make up defeats
In compromising on and even killing some proposed changes to the state’s tort laws, supporters say they have furnished proof they are not mindless puppets controlled by outside interest groups. But plans already are afoot to resurrect some of the tort proposals that did not make it through the Legislature this session.
Appeals court tosses homicide conviction (UPDATE)
A state appeals court ordered a new trial Tuesday for a Milwaukee man accused of shooting his parents.
Retrial starts for man in pregnant woman’s killing
A retrial began Monday for an Illinois man charged with killing a 21-year-old woman and her fetus at a resort in Wisconsin's Door County.
Stevens Point man pleads not guilty in marijuana cookie case
A 21-year-old Stevens Point man has pleaded not guilty to providing marijuana-laced cookies to his co-workers.
Theft trial for Milwaukee contractor begins
Jury selection began Monday for the trial of contractor Homer Key, who is accused of colluding with a former Milwaukee County employee to steal federal grants intended to help disadvantaged business enterprises.
Jurors selected for fatal OWI crash
A jury has been selected for the trial of a Merrill woman accused of driving drunk, killing two friends and injuring a third in Lincoln County.
State looking to fill Dunn County DA spot
Gov. Scott Walker is looking for applicants for the open Dunn County district attorney position.
Judge who halted Act 10 to retire
A Madison judge who halted Republican Gov. Scott Walker's public union restrictions has decided to retire.
Court rules for government in mortgage fraud case
The U.S. Supreme Court has clarified how restitution must be computed in mortgage fraud cases.
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