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Wisconsin Attorney General visits law enforcement agencies awarded grants from State Opioid Settlement Funds
On Tuesday, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul kicked off a series of visits to law enforcement agencies around the state that received grants from state opioid settlement funds that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) helped secure. According to WisDOJ, Twelve Tribal nations, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies received grants for projects to prevent […]
Attorney General threatens suit against lawmakers, governor over fund raid
In a court-approved settlement, the companies agreed to payment, but with specific guidelines.
Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a challenge to governor’s 400-year school funding veto
The court issued an order Monday afternoon saying it would take the case.
Evers appoints Payal Khandhar to the Dane County Circuit Court
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday his appointment of Payal Khandhar to the Dane County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Josann M. Reynolds’ resignation. Khandhar will complete a term ending July 31, 2025. “Payal Khandhar is a highly regarded attorney who is committed to service […]
Federal appellate panel sends pipeline challenge to state court
The pipeline is at the center of a legal dispute in Wisconsin.
Armed man who demanded to see Wisconsin governor pleads guilty to misdemeanor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A man who twice brought guns to the Wisconsin state Capitol building looking for Gov. Tony Evers has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor. Prosecutors accused Joshua Pleasnick of coming to the Capitol on Oct. 4 and demanding to see the governor while armed with a handgun. He was arrested, posted bail and returned […]
Judge rules that federal agency can’t enforce abortion rule
Republican lawmakers were furious when the EEOC stated that the law covered abortions.
Evers taps Jenna Gill as Lafayette County Circuit Court Judge, Seeks Applicants for Lafayette County District Attorney
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Friday announced his appointment of Jenna Gill to the Lafayette County Circuit Court. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the passing of Judge Duane M. Jorgensen. She will complete a term ending July 31, 2025. “Jenna Gill has shown a deep commitment to both public service and her community,” said […]
Wisconsin Public Defender Board names new state Public Defender
The State Public Defender provides trial and appellate representation for financially eligible individuals charged with a crime and in certain civil proceedings.
Digital court reporters play growing role in courtrooms
A surge in stenographer retirements has left a gap in the workforce of court reporters, according to Jon Bellows, district court administrator for the 4th Judicial District in Oshkosh. To address the issue, digital court reporters are now being used with the Wisconsin Court System creating three hub offices for reporters where they remotely take records […]
Donald Trump’s 78th birthday becomes a show of loyalty for his fans and fellow Republicans
Trump is now three years younger than Democratic President Joe Biden, who is 81.
Attorneys to serve as ‘election integrity’ watchdogs in November
Conspiracy theories about voting and election fraud erupted in past years.
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Case Digests
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Double Jeopardy; Sentencing
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Sexual Assault-Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Contract-Negligence
- Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Discovery
- Family Law; Child Support; Property Division First paragraph(s)
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Exclusion of Evidence of Witness Bias
- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- 14th Amendment – Due Process
- Criminal-Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
- Bankruptcy-Tax
- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property
