Dues debate raises cost concerns
An attempt to restructure yearly dues for older and younger attorneys drew criticism Tuesday for the fiscal effect it would have on the State Bar and the Office of Lawyer Regulation.
Justices raise concerns over State Bar bylaw (UPDATE)
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Tuesday about a State Bar bylaw that several said potentially could give the bar’s governing board broad power to remove a dissenter from office.
Shawano man gets 2 life sentences for double slaying
A Shawano man convicted of killing a woman and her brother in 2009 has been sentenced to two consecutive life sentences with no possibility of parole.
Assembly passes Internet privacy bill
The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a bill that would prohibit bosses from asking workers or job applicants for access to their social media accounts.
Assembly passes bill to aid prosecution of synthetic drugs
The state Assembly voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of legislation meant, in part, to prevent prosecutors from having to enlist pharmacologists to attest to the psychological effects of synthetic drugs in cases against sellers of the banned substances.
Assembly approves tougher pot sanctions (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a bill that would expand municipalities' powers to enforce marijuana ordinances after district attorneys decline to prosecute.
Assembly OKs open records bill
The state Assembly has approved a bill that clarifies Wisconsin's open records law extends to elected officials.
Bill would take question of consent out of human-trafficking cases
Whether alleged victims of human trafficking consented to sexual acts would no longer be a question juries could consider under a bill approved by a state Senate committee Tuesday.
US high court tackles notice of appeals
In a ruling that attorneys say ends the guessing game over when the clock starts to run on filing a notice of appeal in cases involving claims for attorney fees, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to adopt standard that would vary depending on whether those fees are awarded pursuant to a statute or a contract.
Panel delays push for 16-year term limits for justices
A State Bar committee charged with garnering support for a proposed constitutional amendment to limit Wisconsin Supreme Court justices to a single 16-year term has decided to alter its plan and delay a legislative push.
Justice Department will review death of teen
The U.S. Justice Department plans to review the death of a 16-year-old who was restrained at a Milwaukee-area convenience store but says his family has not provided sufficient evidence so far of a civil rights violation.
Recent grads encouraged to look beyond Milwaukee, Madison for work
Karl Huber practiced law out of his house in Ladysmith for the first year after graduating from Marquette University Law School.
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- Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
- Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
- Man shot at Miami Hilton
- Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
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