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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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You are what you wear
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.
Teacher fired for viewing porn can return (UPDATE)
A Middleton elementary school teacher fired for viewing pornography at work could be back on the job soon.
Second Chance Bill moves forward
A Wisconsin Senate committee approved a bill Wednesday that seeks to move 17-year-old, first-time offenders into juvenile court.
UW-Milwaukee students sue for election recognition
Two students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are suing the UW System's board of regents, accusing officials of refusing to recognize the results of student elections.
GOP proposes erasing parts of court database (UPDATE)
Two legislators are looking for co-sponsors for a bill that seeks to remove information about those acquitted of a crime from the state’s publicly accessible online courts system.
US Supreme Court hears severance pay case
Is a severance package a form of employment income, or does it constitute a supplemental unemployment benefit?
Court email scam making the rounds
More than 100 people received fraudulent emails stating they had to appear “in the court of Washington,” according to a news release from the Director of State Courts’ office.
Defense attorney accused of supplying items to an inmate
A Madison criminal defense attorney is accused of illegally passing items to an inmate he was visiting in a Portage prison.
Therapist pleads not guilty in abuse case
A therapist in suburban Milwaukee has pleaded not guilty to charges that he physically abused an autistic 3-year-old boy during a home therapy session.
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