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Justices wrangle over intent needed for aiding, abetting liability
During oral arguments Tuesday, the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court tried to nail down just what intent is necessary for a conviction for the federal crime of aiding and abetting the use of a firearm in a violent or drug felony.
Appeals court: Not enough evidence to issue writ of mandamus in collective bargaining case
A writ of mandamus forcing Wisconsin’s Brown County and the city of Green Bay to maintain health insurance plans and benefits for police officers, firefighters and sheriff's employees should never have been issued, according to a Wisconsin appellate court decision in Green Bay Professional Police Association et al. v. City of Green Bay and Brown County, 2013 AP 269.
Commission taking applications for Eastern District judge seat
The Wisconsin State Bar-appointed Federal Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for a vacant judge seat in the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
3 years of probation ordered for child neglect
A La Crosse woman charged with criminally neglecting her boyfriend's 3-year-old daughter has been sentenced to probation.
Applications available for Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge spot
Gov. Scott Walker is taking applications for a soon-to-be vacant circuit court judge position in Milwaukee County.
Van Hollen on Act 10: ‘We shall win’ (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)
Arguing that the law penalizes those who exercise their constitutional right of association, Madison lawyer Lester Pines argued Monday that Wisconsin’s Supreme Court should strike down the state’s controversial collective bargaining legislation.
DeWitt Ross & Stevens to merge with Minn. firm
The Wisconsin law firm DeWitt Ross & Stevens SC is merging with a Minnesota law firm to create a new entity with more than 100 attorneys.
Milwaukee police face more lawsuits over searches
The Milwaukee Police Department is facing a growing number of lawsuits over strip searches.
Legal blog seeks recognition from high court
One of the most influential news outlets covering the Supreme Court sets up shop on big decision days not in the pressroom with other reporters, but in the court's cafeteria.
Re-trial to begin in Madison starved-teen case
Jury selection is set to begin in the re-trial of a Madison man accused of locking his teenage daughter in the basement and starving her down to 68 pounds.
Protasiewicz to run for Branch 24 seat
A Milwaukee prosecutor announced her candidacy Friday to run for a soon-to-be vacant judge seat in next spring’s elections.
Johnson steps into Quarles leadership with ears open
Kimberly Leach Johnson never aspired to lead one of Wisconsin’s largest law firms, but it’s a role she willingly took on Oct. 1.
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