Assembly OKs bill to allow appeals of injunctions
The Wisconsin Assembly voted along party lines, 60-36, Tuesday in favor of a bill meant to speed up legal challenges made to recently passed state laws.
Senate passes anti-heroin bills
The Wisconsin state Senate has passed four bills designed to combat heroin use and help those who are addicted.
Man on trial in sexual assault of stepsister (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin teenager who was found walking barefoot and in her pajamas two winters ago was sexually assaulted twice by her older stepbrother beginning when she was 9 years old, prosecutors said during opening statements Tuesday at her sibling's trial.
Senate votes to expand informed consent
A Wisconsin state law covering what information doctors are required to tell patients would be expanded under a bill that has passed the Senate.
1st phase of courthouse restoration complete
The first phase of the Milwaukee County Courthouse restoration project is complete.
Domestic violence groups support proposed pro se rule change
Domestic violence groups are showing an interest in a potential state Supreme Court rule that would give judges leeway on how to deal with those representing themselves in court. The rule, if the court adopts it, would permit judges to “make reasonable efforts to facilitate the ability of all litigants, including self-represented litigants, to be […]
Willing to work for free? Try the feds
When job announcements have trickled out from offices of the United States Attorney around the country in recent months, they have often included listings for “special” assistant U.S. attorneys.
Vet pleads no contest in girlfriend’s death
A 29-year-old Afghanistan veteran has reached a plea deal in the shooting death of his girlfriend.
Suspect in violin theft pleads not guilty
The Milwaukee man accused in last month's theft of a $5 million violin has pleaded not guilty.
Assembly to vote on potential changes to legal challenges
The Wisconsin Assembly is set to vote Tuesday on a bill that seeks to speed up the timeline for a challenged law to make its way through the courts.
Attorney who made brazen accusations against judges is up for suspension
A Minnesota attorney who is suspended from practicing law in her state for making disparaging statements about judges in court filings is now facing similar discipline in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin lab responds to lawyers’ concerns
In response to attorney Andrew Mishlove’s Feb. 11 commentary “Cause for concern with state’s blood alcohol tests,” the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene drafted a letter, dated Feb. 13, defending its procedures and quality controls.
Legal News
- Steven Avery prosecutor Ken Kratz admits ‘mistakes were made’
- Colombian national extradited to Milwaukee faces International narcotics-trafficking conspiracy charge
- MPD: Milwaukee homicides down nearly 40 percent compared to last year
- EVERS: Republican lawmakers No-Show at special meeting to release statewide PFAS funding, stabilize healthcare access
- Wisconsin ICAC Task Force conference on Missing and Exploited Children highlights increase in sextortion cases
- More than 300 Wisconsin officers back in law enforcement after being fired or forced out
- Former Trump staffer who said to ‘fan the flame’ after 2020 loss hired to lead Wisconsin GOP
- Gov. Evers appoints David Casey to Serve as DOR Secretary
- Former Marine sentenced for Molotov Cocktail attack against Planned Parenthood Clinic
- ABA names 34th Annual Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards honorees
- FBI launches criminal investigation into Key Bridge collapse
- Man charged in slaying after woman’s leg found at Milwaukee-area park
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