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Source: Whitmer, McConnell, Evers on Wisconsin gunman’s list (UPDATE)
A man was fatally shot at his home in Wisconsin on Friday and a suspect was discovered in the basement with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in what appeared to be a plan to target people connected to the judicial system, Wisconsin's attorney general said.
Listen up, WLJ regional podcast picks
Nationally recognized podcasts like Lawyer 2 Lawyer, The Lawyerist Podcast or Thinking Like a Lawyer are go-tos for podcast fans in the industry. Below are state and local podcasts, shining a different light on Wisconsin laws and legal news, available for streaming on various streaming platforms.
After myriad of lawsuits, Democrats, Republicans fight to a redistricting stalemate
After nearly a year of partisan battles, number-crunching and lawsuits, the once-a-decade congressional redistricting cycle is ending in a draw.
Meatpacking company settles COVID-19 workplace allegations
A national meatpacking company with a facility in Green Bay has agreed to pay about $15,000 to settle allegations of unsafe practices during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic sickened and killed Wisconsin workers.
Woman accused of dismembering man bound over for trial
A Green Bay woman accused of killing and dismembering a man must stand trial.
Mundt, Christy join von Briesen’s Madison office
von Briesen & Roper announced the addition of two attorneys to its Madison office this week.
New UW president wants to continue tuition freeze
The University of Wisconsin System's new president said Thursday that he wants to continue a freeze on tuition for in-state graduates through at least the next academic year.
McDougal appointed to Richland County Circuit Court
Filling a vacancy left by Judge Andrew Sharp's retirement, Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Lisa McDougal to Richland County Circuit Court.
Prosecutor wants more evidence from Madison shooting
A prosecutor weighing charges in the shooting of a Black man during a violent arrest in Madison says he wants more evidence from investigators.
DeWitt adds Backer to Milwaukee office
DeWitt announced Wednesday the addition of Bradden Bracker as partner to its Labor & Employment Relations Group.
Judge Everett Mitchell running for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Dane County Circuit Judge Everett Mitchell announced Wednesday that he will run for the Wisconsin Supreme Court next year to fill a seat currently held by the conservative former chief justice.
Coffee not covered, high court dismisses Colectivo’s COVID-19 lawsuit
After an April hearing, the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in favor of Society Insurance, granting the company’s motion to dismiss Colectivo Coffee Roasters lawsuit over COVID-19 coverage.
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- Milwaukee County District Attorney, UWM police address Jewish threats
- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- Secret Service head resigns as Congress formally investigates
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
- GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
- Survey: Harris has enough delegates to be nominee
- Outside the RNC, small Milwaukee businesses and their regulars tried to salvage a sluggish week
- Biden called to resign immediately after the president announces he won’t seek reelection
- Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris
- Local PA cops allegedly thought Trump’s would-be assassin was Secret Service
- Biden-Lead Secret Service admits agency denied past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
- Class action filed against Walgreens
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
