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US high court ponders First Amendment retaliation case
The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court tackled a host of issues in a multi-layered First Amendment case involving alleged government corruption and claims of employment retaliation and qualified immunity.
Attorney general candidates weigh in on voter ID ruling
Wisconsin's attorney general hopefuls are weighing in on a federal ruling striking down the state's voter photo identification requirements.
Van Hollen pledges to appeal voter ID decision
Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says he will appeal the federal court ruling striking down Wisconsin's voter identification law.
Appeals court overturns Milwaukee homicide conviction (UPDATE)
A state appeals court has ordered a new trial for a Milwaukee homicide suspect.
M&A suits prevalent, controversial
Volatility in the world of shareholder class actions has stoked a debate over whether the lawyers who bring such cases are laudable public watchdogs or stick-up artists.
Federal judge strikes down state’s voter ID law
A federal judge in Milwaukee struck down Wisconsin's voter Identification law Tuesday, saying a requirement that voters show a state-issued photo ID at the polls imposes an unfair burden on poor and minority voters.
Man seeks new trial in fatal liquor store shooting
A 28-year-old Milwaukee man is asking for his murder conviction to be overturned, saying a police officer who was later fired amid allegations of misconduct planted a bullet used to convict him.
New State Bar section leaders elected
Kenosha attorney Ryan Blay was elected president-elect of the State Bar’s Young Lawyers Division, according to the bar’s website.
Patent case gives US justices a workout
In a case that could clarify the specificity with which patent holders must describe their inventions, the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court and the attorneys arguing the case of Nautilus Inc. v. Biosig Instruments Inc., No. 13-369, had a tough time finding the right words to articulate a standard.
Claims Board will hear man’s case again (UPDATE)
The family of a Wisconsin man who died soon after he was denied compensation for a wrongful conviction plans to press his case again before the Wisconsin Claims Board this week.
Milwaukee city attorneys face longer office wait
Problems at the bottom of City Hall could further delay Milwaukee city attorneys’ return to the top.
New interpretations of legal guidelines for the workplace
From cross-dressing office workers and litigious strippers to employees who can toke like Cheech and Chong, the challenges employers face navigating employment and labor law are anything but boring these days.
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