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.
Trial for triple homicide in Racine is postponed
The trial for a 29-year-old man accused in a triple homicide in Racine in 2005 has been postponed.
Appleton principal to stand trial in May
An Appleton elementary school principal accused of mishandling a child abuse report will stand trial in May.
Former Kohler employee gets 90 days in theft case
A former Kohler Co. employee charged with using company credit cards to start an escort service has been sentenced to 90 days in jail.
Dad says no charges from DA ‘unconscionable’ (UPDATE)
The father of a Milwaukee-area teen who died in 2012 after being restrained in a convenience store said Friday it was "unconscionable" for the Milwaukee County district attorney not to bring charges.
Justices to consider dues increase, removal of BOG members
State Supreme Court justices on Tuesday are expected to debate requiring aging attorneys to pay dues for five more years.
Police plan crackdown on online prostitution
Janesville police plan a crackdown on online sex trafficking following the arrest of two people accused of forcing a 16-year-old runaway into prostitution.
You are what you wear
In the eyes of judges and juries, clothing and appearance can convey strong messages.
2013 Lawyer Dress Code Survey
When Clifford Chance sent out its now famous “Presentation tips for women” memo in October, we decided it was time to check in with Wisconsin’s law community.
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Milwaukee judge refuses to dismiss Braun lawsuit (UPDATE)
A lawsuit filed against Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will go forward after a judge refused to dismiss the most serious allegations leveled by a friend who says the slugger sought his help in fighting a failed drug test, then balked on paying him and disparaged him when asked why their relationship soured.
GOP senator confident in latest proposal to limit CCAP
A proposal that would remove information from the state’s online courts website about cases in which a person was acquitted is poised to receive heavy Republican support in the coming weeks.
Legal News
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
- Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’s partial vetoes to literacy bill
- More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on Milwaukee Co. beach
- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
- Trump ahead of Biden in new Marquette poll
- Bankruptcy court approves Milwaukee Marriott Downtown ‘business as usual’ motion
- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
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