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Jul 12, 2013

Flexibility leads to success for Davis & Kuelthau’s Lyons

Kevin Lyons has built a successful litigation practice at Davis & Kuelthau SC, Milwaukee, by remaining flexible to changes in the profession.

Jul 12, 2013

Hearing in dismemberment slaying postponed again

A preliminary hearing for a man accused in the death and dismemberment of a Minnesota man has been postponed for a third time.

Jul 12, 2013

Appellate court affirms discovery sanctions against Target

After Cheryl Cody complained to Target customer service that she and three family members had been exposed to Ortho Ant & Roach Killer concealed in an air mattress box, she dropped the box off at the west Madison Target store.

Jul 12, 2013

Bitney appointed to Barron County seat

A district attorney in northwest Wisconsin is switching counties and moving up the ranks of the state judicial system.

Jul 11, 2013

Supreme Court upholds surrogate mother agreements (UPDATE)

Surrogacy agreements allowing for a woman to carry the child of another who is unable to get pregnant are valid contracts, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Thursday, drawing praise from those who are working to make it easier for such deals to occur.

Jul 11, 2013

Parts of courthouse to reopen Monday

The fifth, sixth and seventh floors of the Milwaukee County Courthouse will reopen Monday.

Jul 11, 2013

Supreme Court rules in workers’ comp case

A lawyer who argued before the Wisconsin Supreme Court is predicting its ruling Thursday will eliminate a “trap” that tripped up attempts to appeal workers’ compensation decisions.

Jul 11, 2013

Attorneys brace for evictions backlog from courthouse closure

Landlords trying to rid themselves of problem tenants might have to get in a long line when Milwaukee County Circuit Court repairs its fire damage and resumes hearing eviction cases.

Jul 11, 2013

Judge dismisses Milwaukee County suit against Fannie, Freddie

A federal judge dismissed Milwaukee County’s lawsuit to recoup an estimated $1 million it claimed to be owed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in unpaid real estate transfer taxes.

Jul 11, 2013

Milwaukee County looks to settle with sheriff on court costs

Milwaukee County could pay $95,000 to cover Sheriff David Clarke Jr.’s legal fees in exchange for his promise to drop five appeals.

Jul 11, 2013

State Supreme Court rules in evidence destruction case

The Wisconsin Supreme Court says lower courts do not have the authority to order the destruction of presentence investigative reports.

Jul 11, 2013

Judge orders cemetery visits in fatal crash

A judge in Oconto County has ordered a man convicted in a fatal car crash to spend an hour at the grave of his victim on the anniversary of her death for 10 years after he's released from prison.

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