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Reyna Morales, Jon Richards appointed to Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Reyna Morales and Jon Richards are the newest Milwaukee County Circuit Court judges.
Former Wisconsin police chief to review Jacob Blake shooting
Wisconsin's attorney general announced Monday that he has selected a former Madison police chief to serve as an independent consultant for prosecutors weighing whether to file charges against the officer who shot Jacob Blake, a Black man who was left paralyzed from the waist down.
Top contenders for Ginsburg’s seat on Supreme Court
President Donald Trump has said he would nominate a woman to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday at the age of 87 and was a champion of gender equality. Here's a look at the top contenders.
Romney OKs voting on court nominee, all but ensures approval
Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah said Tuesday he supports voting to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat on the Supreme Court, all but ensuring President Donald Trump has the backing to push his choice to confirmation over Democratic objections that it's too close to the November election.
Evers extends Wisconsin mask mandate until Nov. 21
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Faced with soaring coronavirus cases across Wisconsin, particularly on college campuses, Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday extended a statewide mask mandate until Nov. 21. The order, which has been in effect since August, was scheduled to expire on Monday. Evers extended the order even as his […]
Judicial Selection Advisory Committee aims to diversify judiciary
The pandemic this year has brought change not only to court operations in many parts of Wisconsin but also to the makeup of the courts themselves.
Judge won’t reinstate frac-sand permit in Monroe County
A judge refused Monday to reinstate a wetlands permit for a $75 million frac sand operation in Monroe County.
Federal judge extends deadline for Wisconsin ballots
A federal judge ruled Monday that absentee ballots in Wisconsin can be counted up to six days after the Nov. 3 presidential election as long as they are postmarked by Election Day.
Ginsburg’s body will lie in repose at Supreme Court
The body of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will lie in repose at the Supreme Court this week, and arrangements will be made for public viewing despite the coronavirus pandemic, the court said Monday.
Supporters, opponents argue racial preconceptions skew pretrial assessments
As calls for racial justice intensify throughout the country, so have efforts to reform aspects of the criminal justice system, including pretrial-detention practices that keep hundreds of thousands of legally innocent people behind bars.
Man accused in 1976 double slaying to get another psych exam
A judge ordered another competency exam Monday for an 83-year-old man charged with killing a couple in a northeastern Wisconsin park in 1976.
2020 serves another blow as Ginsburg’s death ignites fight
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death drew mourners to the steps of the Supreme Court, where they sang "Amazing Grace" in the dark. Fresh off a rally stage in Minnesota, President Donald Trump learned of the loss and praised Ginsburg as an "amazing" woman.
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- Wisconsin DNR agrees to repeal anti-firearm rule
- Harris kicks off campaign for president with a rally in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin leads 26 governors to strengthen state and tribal child support enforcement act
- Wisconsin man charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison term for Capitol riot role
- Wisconsin Supreme Court reveals September oral arguments calendar
- New Jersey man sentenced for series of violent assaults on members of the Orthodox Jewish Community
- 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
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
