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Legal tactics change in domestic partnership challenge
The group questioning the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s domestic partnerships registry has changed tactics now that it is bringing its case to the state Supreme Court, according to a lawyer specializing in family law.
Courthouse fire tab increases
A July fire at the Milwaukee County Courthouse caused between $10 million and $11 million in damage.
No charges in Winnebago County skydiving death
A skydiver's death this summer happened because of poor weather conditions and communication problems, according to Winnebago County sheriff's office. Prosecutors have declined to file any criminal charges.
Social media savvy: Does your firm have what it takes?
Social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn have made it easier than ever for law firms to advertise and refine their brands, and even reach new clients.
Court: Act 10 doesn’t affect existing teacher union contracts
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that the Kewaskum School District was wrong when it claimed Act 10 negated any part of a contract that was in effect when the law was passed.
Judge rejects 1 archdiocese bankruptcy claim
A clergy sex abuse victim who settled with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee in mediation can't seek additional compensation through bankruptcy proceedings. That's according to a ruling issued Tuesday by a federal judge in Wisconsin.
Milwaukee supervisors look to return money to sheriff’s budget
Milwaukee County supervisors want Sheriff David Clarke’s office to keep millions of dollars County Executive Chris Abele seeks to take away.
Judge rejects stay on Racine hotel eviction order
The attorney for a woman who ran up a $29,000 bill at a hotel in southeastern Wisconsin says a judge has denied his request to stay an eviction and his client can be kicked out any time after Thursday morning.
Employers can impose terms despite ruling
Wisconsin union leaders scored a victory when a Madison judge re-affirmed portions of Gov. Scott Walker collective bargaining restrictions are unconstitutional, but the ruling doesn't give unions any leverage to force concessions from employers.
Wis. to get 35K from Kmart prescription settlement
Wisconsin is set to receive part of a multimillion dollar settlement Kmart Corp. is going to pay regarding false claims and statements made regarding the partial filling of prescriptions.
State high court to consider shrinking OLR referee pool
The state Supreme Court is considering whether to significantly reduce the number of referees who handle lawyer discipline cases on a regular basis.
Courting concurrence: 2012-13 term shows range of splits in Wis. justices’ decisions
The popular perception of the Wisconsin Supreme Court is that it’s sharply divided between four conservatives and three liberals.
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