Walker attorney named in John Doe court filing
The attorney for Gov. Scott Walker's campaign is named in a court order as a lawyer in a case challenging the ongoing secret investigation into possible illegal campaigning.
Holder released from hospital after feeling faint
Attorney General Eric Holder was hospitalized for several hours Thursday and treated for an elevated heart rate after experiencing lightheadedness and shortness of breath, the Justice Department said.
Wisconsin Law Journal recognizes 26 Leaders in the Law
Almost 400 people came out Thursday night to celebrate Wisconsin Law Journal’s 2014 Leaders in the Law at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center.
Bill would let judges expunge records
A bill that would allow a judge to decide on expunging an eligible criminal defendant’s record after sentencing was introduced Thursday in the Assembly.
John Doe prosecutor asks court to overturn ruling
A prosecutor has asked a state appeals court to overturn a ruling in a secret John Doe investigation that's reportedly focused on fundraising by Gov. Scott Walker's campaign and other conservative groups.
State justices agree to take on 3 new cases
The state Supreme Court announced Thursday it has taken up three cases for review.
Appeals court: Disorderly conduct charge means no conceal-carry permit
A Wisconsin resident is not entitled to a conceal-carry permit because his conviction for disorderly conduct is considered a crime of domestic violence, the Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.
Justices struggle over attorney fees in patent troll cases
The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court wrangled over the language of a statute that allows prevailing parties in certain patent infringement cases to recoup attorney fees — an issue that could mean millions of dollars in already costly legal proceedings.
Not guilty plea in fatal boat crash
A Minnesota man has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges resulting from a boating crash that killed a Wisconsin man.
Panel OKs court appearances for 1st drunk driving offense
The state Senate's public safety committee has approved a bill that would require all first-time drunken driving offenders to appear in court.
Woman pleads not guilty in newborn kidnapping
A woman accused of abducting her newborn nephew in Wisconsin and abandoning him outside a gas station in Iowa has pleaded not guilty to a federal kidnapping charge.
Milwaukee firm president facing domestic violence charge
The president of Habush Habush & Rottier SC is expected to enter a plea Friday for allegedly hitting his wife with a cane while he was drunk.
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