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Feb 28, 2014

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.

Feb 28, 2014

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.

Feb 27, 2014

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.

Feb 27, 2014

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.

Feb 27, 2014

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.

Feb 27, 2014

State justices agree to take on 3 new cases

The state Supreme Court announced Thursday it has taken up three cases for review.

Feb 27, 2014

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.

Feb 27, 2014

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.

Feb 27, 2014

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.

Feb 27, 2014

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.

Feb 27, 2014

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.

Feb 26, 2014

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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