Wisconsin wedding barns sue over state’s new liquor law requiring licensing
The new law requires such venues to either get a permit or license to sell or allow alcohol legally starting in 2026.
Audit launched of Wisconsin’s diversity efforts
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Legislature‘s audit committee voted Tuesday to launch a comprehensive review of diversity and inclusion efforts across state government after the Assembly’s top Republican vowed to eliminate equity initiatives. The committee voted 6-4 to order the Legislative Audit Bureau to conduct the review, with all four Democrats on the panel voting against the [&helli[...]
Federal appeals court approves high-voltage power line through Mississippi River refuge
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for utilities to finish building a high-voltage power line across a Mississippi River refuge.
Dane County residents encouraged to weigh how to spend federal funds
The plan is a requirement in order to get the federal funding, officials noted.
Jurors should have considered stand-your-ground defense in sawed-off shotgun killing, judges rule
The prosecutor also told jurors erroneously that the stand-your-ground provision didn't apply in the case.
Milwaukee election leader ousted 6 months before election in presidential swing state
Woodall has been outspoken about the challenges she and other election officials have felt in recent years.
Former President Trump calls for arrest of special prosecutor Jack Smith
On Monday, former President Donald Trump sent an email to his supporters calling for the arrest of one of the prosecutors appointed to his election interference and classified documents cases.
Wisconsin judge dismisses lawsuit challenging state’s new wolf management plan
Hunting advocates support setting a population limit.
Wisconsin Supreme Court issues opinion on Milwaukee Police officer fired over Facebook posts
Andrade challenges his termination on procedural grounds.
Gov. Evers Seeks applicants for Menominee County Register of Deeds
Application materials must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Mon., May 20, 2024.
Donald Trump calls Joe Biden weak on antisemitism, ignoring his own rhetoric
Trump last week downplayed Charlottesville, saying the deadly rally was “nothing” compared to ongoing pro-Palestinian campus protests.
Gov. Evers again calls Republican lawmakers into special meeting
Evers calls for immediate release of $140 Million to Fight PFAS Statewide.
Legal News
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider whether 175-year-old law bans abortion
- Wisconsin man facing bestiality and felony bail jumping charges
- Waukesha County woman indicted in National Health Care Fraud Law Enforcement Action
- Man sentenced to 15 months for fraud involving luxury vehicles
- Wisconsin Department of Justice Fire Marshal investigating fire that killed six
- Ozaukee County first responders save family of three, father and son on Milwaukee River
- Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election
- Brewers have American Family Field escalators inspected after malfunction results in 11 injuries
- US wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal crashes, lawyers say
- GOP lawmakers in Wisconsin appeal ruling allowing disabled people to obtain ballots electronically
- 11 people injured when escalator malfunctions at Milwaukee ballpark
- Judge receives ethics fine after endorsing candidate
Case Digests
- Termination of Parental Rights
- First Amendment Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Late Filing
- Real Estate-Attorney Fees
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Variance-Interpretation of Zoning Ordinances
- Sentencing
- Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause-Jury Instructions
- Unlawful Collection Practices-Evidence
- Sentencing-Vindictiveness
- Prisoner Grievances-Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies