Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
A Virginia appeals court ruled in 2023 that Amazon Flex drivers were employees, not independent contractors, and ordered Amazon to pay unemployment insurance taxes and penalties.
Steven Avery prosecutor’s leaked diary reveals Ken Kratz’s confession
Zellner's motion to stay and remand was denied.
Trevor Casper, killed in the line of duty, remembered 9 years later
Parked in his patrol car, Casper was looking for a serial bank robber and homicidal Neo-Nazi when he was ambushed 9-years ago.
DOJ vs. Apple (chart)
On March 21, the U.S. Justice Department sued Apple for antitrust violations, concluding a multi-year investigation into Apple's business practices. Google, Amazon and Facebook-parent Meta are also the subject of U.S. government antitrust cases as part of an expansive look into the practices of major tech companies.
Appellate courts do away with paper briefs
The Court also made some non-controversial changes to other rules.
Man dies from becoming trapped in municipal Wisconsin water tank
Life-saving measures were unsuccessful.
Marquette University taps Chris Navia as vice president for inclusive excellence
Officials noted the Title IX Coordinator and Director of Student Civil Rights Compliance Kristen Kreple will now report to the provost.
Suits accuse major companies of conspiring to fix prices
The lawsuits, which make broadly similar claims, seek injunctions.
Former Denver Hilton Doubletree double murder victims identified
The 300-room hotel last year was acquired by the city.
Wisconsin Interstate named after Ho-Chunk World War II ‘Code Talkers’
Evers said he is committed to working with tribal leaders to preserve culture and strengthen relationships.
Attorney asks federal judge to reconsider tossing Jay Anderson Jr. claim in Mensah case
The argument has been rescheduled to March 26 at 11 a.m.
COMMENTARY: Past State Bar President Margaret Hickey: Zales Commentary Not Accurate
Hickey says she is seting the record straight.
Legal News
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
- Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’s partial vetoes to literacy bill
- More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on Milwaukee Co. beach
- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
- Trump ahead of Biden in new Marquette poll
- Bankruptcy court approves Milwaukee Marriott Downtown ‘business as usual’ motion
- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
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