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Push for sentencing changes underway in Congress
An unusual alliance of tea party enthusiasts and liberal leaders in Congress is pursuing major changes in the country's mandatory sentencing laws.
Milwaukee County courts open despite cold
The majority of Milwaukee County’s governmental offices are closed Monday due to the frigid weather.
DOJ: No investigation into gun allegations
The state Department of Justice won't conduct an internal investigation into an agent who was accused of illegally manufacturing and selling weapons.
Company claims arbitrator couldn’t hear, dozed off
A company is trying to get out of paying an Iowa utility millions in a construction dispute by claiming that a retired judge who oversaw the arbitration proceedings had serious hearing problems and napped during the case.
La Fave’s caseload keeps him constantly in motion
Dan La Fave’s litigation practice definitely keeps him on the move.
Minn. lawyer accepts reciprocal suspension in Wis.
A Minnesota lawyer has been suspended from practicing law in Wisconsin for 90 days after being disciplined in his state for making false claims while representing clients.
State suspends attorney indicted for insider trading
An Ohio attorney in federal prison for his role in an insider trading and kickback scheme was suspended Friday from practicing in Wisconsin for two years.
Milwaukee County tax appeal fails
The latest rejection of Milwaukee County’s attempt to levy real estate transfer taxes on two federal enterprises reinforces an emerging national trend.
Sloppy legal work might have compromised YouTube video ruling
A ruling by the Wisconsin appellate court may have been the result of bad lawyering more so than successful appellate arguments.
Roberts renews call for court funding
Congress and the White House need to restore funding to the nation's federal courts to keep from undermining "the public's confidence in all three branches of government," Chief Justice John Roberts said in his year-end report.
State launches government expenditure website
Gov. Scott Walker's administration has launched a website detailing state government expenditures.
Justice delays health law’s birth control mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court has thrown a hitch into President Barack Obama's new health care law by blocking a requirement that some religion-affiliated organizations provide health insurance that includes birth control.
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- Waukesha man sentenced to 30 years for Sex Trafficking
- 12-year-old shot in Milwaukee Wednesday with ‘serious injuries’
- Milwaukee man convicted of laundering proceeds of business email compromise fraud schemes
- Giuliani, Meadows among 18 indicted in Arizona fake electors case
- Some State Bar diversity participants walk away from program
- Wisconsin court issues arrest warrant ‘in error’ for Minocqua Brewing owner
- Iranian nationals charged cyber campaign targeting U.S. Companies
- Facing mostly white juries, are Milwaukee County defendants of color truly judged by their peers?
- Milwaukee Mayor speaks in D.C. Tuesday at White House water summit
- Chicago man sentenced to prison after being caught with ‘Trump Gun’
- FTC bans non-competes
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Dane County Circuit Court
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