Ex-McDonald’s worker sentenced in sandwich spitting case
A 24-year-old former McDonald's restaurant employee who prosecutors say spit into a police officer's sandwich in Michigan has been sentenced to at least 29 months behind bars.
7 years in prison for fatal OWI crash
A Madison man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for driving drunk and slamming into another vehicle, killing a passenger and injuring the driver.
Milwaukee sewage case returning to court
Attorneys representing a group of Milwaukee residents whose basements flooded during a June 2008 storm want a new trial because of what they say is an invalid verdict.
State to receive $336K in Google settlement (UPDATE)
The state of Wisconsin will receive about $336,000 from Google after the company violated consumer protection laws with those using its website, according to a news release from Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen’s office.
Lessons learned: Prosecutors’ approaches to heroin epidemic differ from crack’s heyday
Nearly two decades after the height of crack cocaine use in Milwaukee, former District Attorney Mike McCann questions the tactics his office used to prosecute the problem.
Debate intensifies over proposed federal discovery rules
Debate is heating up over proposed changes to federal civil procedures rules governing discovery as lawmakers, plaintiff-side attorneys and consumer advocates warn that the amendments could limit some litigants’ access to the courts.
Opponents urge Walker to veto mascots bill
Pressure is mounting on Gov. Scott Walker to break with his party and kill a Republican bill that would make it harder to strip schools of American Indian mascots, but the governor still isn't saying what he might do with the contentious measure.
Charges in works following hospital shooting
Milwaukee County prosecutors plan to file charges next week against a man whom police shot and wounded in a children's hospital after he allegedly brandished a semi-automatic weapon.
BBB seeks a few good arbitrators, attorneys
Wisconsin’s Better Business Bureau is looking for experienced arbitrators and attorneys in good standing with the State Bar of Wisconsin to participate in the BBB AUTO LINE dispute resolution program.
From 2L clerk to shareholder, Warpinski remains committed
Ted Warpinski’s career is a blend of playing to his strengths and embracing the influence of his father.
Bill aims to boost awards in wind farm lawsuits
Lawmakers who have put up obstacles to lawsuits against businesses are pushing a bill that would let plaintiffs recoup more money in actions against wind farms.
US justices cast doubt on validity of union pact
The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court expressed doubt on Wednesday as to the legality of a commonly used type of labor negotiating pact, setting up the possibility of a high court ruling that could shake up workplace organization efforts.
Legal News
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
- Wisconsin prison inmate pleads not guilty to killing cellmate
- 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
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