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Appeals court reverses decision that put brakes on speeding ticket
If a woman claims she was going faster than 90 mph in a 55 mph zone to get away from an unknown vehicle that was terrorizing her and following her every move, can the trial court legally recognize this as a “necessity” defense for speeding?
Walker makes appointments to 2 benches
Gov. Scott Walker’s office announced Monday the appointments of two judges, one to the Eau Clair County Circuit Court Branch 1 and one to the Jefferson County Circuit Court Branch 3.
Court: Judges can’t use new guidelines on old case
The U.S. Supreme Court says judges can't use newer sentencing guidelines on an old case.
Milwaukee asks court for sanctions against parking garage owners
Years of ignoring city deadlines finally could prove costly for the owners of an abandoned downtown Milwaukee parking garage.
Will Obama’s proposals rein in patent trolls?
The Obama Administration has announced five executive actions and seven legislative proposals aimed at holding back the tsunami of litigation by patent trolls, and lawyers are weighing in on whether the recommendations will wall off the tidal waves or merely be sandbags on the shore.
Husband charged in officer’s death in court
A state-hired psychiatrist has decided that an Iraq War veteran was not suffering from a mental disease when he allegedly killed his wife while she was on duty as a suburban Milwaukee police officer.
Tuttle helps clients explore all the options
A court case between two family members opened Debra Tuttle’s eyes to the power of mediation.
Who’s Doing What: Quarles partners graduate; Milwaukee Bar section head announced
Amalia Todryk of Quarles & Brady LLP, Milwaukee, was designated chairman of the estate & trust section of the Milwaukee Bar Association. She will take over in September and complete her term in June 2014.
Onalaska seeks city attorney applicants
The city of Onalaska is seeking applicants for its city attorney position.
Discrimination complaint filed against Regis
A New Mexico school principal has filed a discrimination complaint with Wisconsin state regulators against Regis Catholic Schools, contending it rescinded an offer to be its president because of unfounded speculation that he is gay.
Assembly approves court injunction bill
Wisconsin attorneys would be able to nullify court rulings that block state laws under a Republican-backed bill approved Thursday by the state Assembly.
Former US justice calls for fair, impartial judges
Many Americans do not see the need for an independent and impartial judiciary and would prefer that judges act as a reflex of popular will, former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor said Wednesday.
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- Wisconsin Supreme Court votes to accept no new cases, denies several
- Black and Latino voters suing in federal court to block congressional district’s weakening minority voting
- Gov. Evers appoints Nicole Ziebell as Marquette County Register of Deeds
- Dane County looks to stop forcing unwed fathers to repay Medicaid birth costs from before 2020
- Republican leaders of Wisconsin Legislature at odds over withholding university pay raises
- Wisconsin pastor accused of exploiting children in Venezuela and Cuba gets 15 years
- Remains found in Indiana in 1982 identified as those of Wisconsin woman who vanished at age 20
- Wisconsin law requires vehicles to stay back from a working snowplow
- Jan. 6 suits can proceed
- House Expulsion of Santos marks sixth in chamber’s history
- PIP, SSI benefits cases to be heard during December arguments
- Court: City violated order in dispute over fire departments
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