Families in Wis. crash that killed 2 girls sue GM
The families of three teenagers killed or injured in a 2006 Wisconsin car crash are suing General Motors.
Justices question judges on limited-scope representation
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices expressed concern Friday that a rules petition pertaining to limited-scope representation would allow judges to keep attorneys on cases far longer than the attorney had agreed.
Milwaukee residents win higher court costs in sewer suit
A group of 181 Milwaukee residents who successfully sued the city after raw sewage flooded their basements in 2008 won a second victory Friday by convincing a judge to increase amounts awarded for court costs.
Assembly wrap-up leaves law-related bills in limbo
Assembly Republicans' decision to wrap up their two-year session has left a number of high-profile bills in limbo.
Assembly votes to limit DNA collection
DNA would be collected only from people arrested for violent felonies like rape and assault under a bill that has passed the state Assembly.
Not guilty pleas in Little League theft case
The former president of a Madison Little League has pleaded not guilty to stealing more than $200,000 from the baseball organization.
Assembly passes GPS tracking ban
The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a bill that would outlaw using GPS to secretly track someone.
Bill changing doctor notification law passes
A Wisconsin state law covering information doctors are required to tell patients would be expanded under a bill that has passed the state Assembly.
Attorneys ask judge to toss gay marriage case
State attorneys have asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's gay marriage ban.
Assembly votes to increase surcharges for felonies, misdemeanors
Criminals would have to pay an additional $20 in court-imposed surcharges for each felony or misdemeanor count they are convicted of under a bill passed by the state Assembly on Thursday.
Suspended attorney facing more penalties
A former Madison criminal defense attorney is facing disciplinary action for allegedly mishandling cases and practicing law while suspended.
Legal News
- Chicago man sentenced to prison after being caught with ‘Trump Gun’
- FTC bans non-competes
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Dane County Circuit Court
- Milwaukee man charged in dismemberment death pleads not guilty
- Democratic-led states lead ban on the book ban
- UW Madison Professor: America’s child care crisis is holding back moms without college degrees
- History made in Trump New York trial opening statements
- Prosecutor won’t bring charges against Wisconsin lawmaker over fundraising scheme
- Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting
- Vice President Harris to reveal final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
- Election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
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