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ABA report: 2013 law grads struggling to find work
It’s still a tough job market for law school graduates.
Attorney general candidates all target cold cases (UPDATE)
The four candidates for Wisconsin attorney general praised the state Department of Justice for its strides in solving cold cases, and all four pledged to keep up the pressure on tackling unsolved crimes.
Judge throws out ex-bishop’s sobriety tests
A Dane County judge has thrown out sobriety tests given to a former bishop charged in a hit-and-run crash that killed a jogger last year.
High court to decide on testing drunk drivers
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to decide whether police can legally draw the blood of a suspected drunk driver without a warrant or the consent of the driver.
OWI fines hefty, but deterrence effect debated
The fine for a first drunken-driving offense, including court costs and surcharges, can be as high as $1,000 in places like Winnebago County. But industry experts are questioning whether such heavy fines serve as effective deterrents.
Federal appeals court upholds Walker’s collective bargaining law (UPDATE)
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld Gov. Scott Walker's public union restrictions, dealing another loss to unions trying to overturn the Republican governor's signature legislation that led to massive protests at the Wisconsin Capitol three years ago.
Claims board reschedules hearing in wrongful death case
The mother of a Madison man who died while trying to obtain compensation for a false conviction will get her day before a state board later this month.
State Claims Board to take up Talgo case (UPDATE)
State officials will take up a claim that the U.S.-subsidiary of a Spanish train maker has filed in a dispute stemming from Gov. Scott Walker’s refusal of federal money for the construction of a high-speed rail line between Milwaukee and Madison.
Dodd puts science background to work in the courtroom
Kimberly Dodd was studying bacteriology and genetics at the University of Wisconsin when she realized she didn’t want to spend her life in a lab.
Debt collection attorney pleads guilty to embezzlement (UPDATE)
A former West Allis debt collection attorney who admitted to stealing more than $780,000 from his clients has pleaded guilty to criminal charges.
DA clears officers in Appleton shooting
Authorities who investigated a shooting by Appleton police say the officers' actions were justified.
Appeals court revives Capitol protest lawsuit
A state appeals court has revived a lawsuit brought by a group protesting Gov. Scott Walker's collective bargaining bill at the Capitol in 2011.
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