Rule changes would deal with discovery
Lawyers are concerned that discovery is getting out of hand.
Dogs give comfort — and controversy — in court
The twins were 7, shy and scared. Talking was tough and describing what happened nearly impossible.
Democrats delay vote on injunction bill
Minority Democrats in the state Assembly have delayed a final vote on a Republican bill that would allow attorneys to nullify injunctions blocking state laws.
Janesville man sentenced to life in Rockford slayings
A Wisconsin man who was convicted in the 2010 slayings of a Rockford couple has been sentenced to life in prison.
Assembly passes drunken driving sentences
The state Assembly has passed a Republican bill that would ensure repeat drunken drivers spend time behind bars.
Assembly passes underage drinking bill
The state Assembly has approved a Republican bill that would allow bars and liquor stores to sue underage patrons or their parents for $1,000.
Who’s Doing What: New hires across Milwaukee
Anthony Anzelmo and David Eckhardt have joined Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek SC, Milwaukee.
US Supreme Court clarifies bankruptcy discharge standard
The U.S. Supreme Court has clarified that proof of malicious intent is not required to prevent the bankruptcy discharge of a debt that arose from a trustee’s self-dealing.
US Supreme Court more diverse than Supreme Court bar
The U.S. Supreme Court is more diverse than ever. But the same can’t be said for the group of attorneys who argued before the justices this term.
Suspension, demotion recommended for Minn. tax judge
A judicial standards panel is recommending a Minnesota Tax Court judge be suspended and demoted for regularly missing deadlines on cases.
Assembly to vote on bill blocking injunctions
The state Assembly is expected to take up a Republican bill that would allow attorneys to nullify court rulings blocking state laws by filing quick appeals.
Grant man gets year in friend’s shooting death
A 23-year-old Grant man has been sentenced to a year in jail for the 2011 shooting death of his friend.
Legal News
- KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
- UPDATED: ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
- Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
- Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
- Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
- Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
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