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Court: Truckers entitled to ‘sleeper berth’ time
By Erik T. Berkman BOSTON — In a case of first impression, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that long-haul truckers driving as a team are entitled to be paid for “sleeper berth time” in excess of eight hours in a 24-hour period. The employer, defendant CRST Expedited, uses a “team driving […]
Unsealed Epstein documents reveal link to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club
The summer she turned 17, she was lured away from a job as a spa attendant at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club to become a “masseuse” for Epstein.
NBA fines Nets $100,000 for violating participation policy by resting 4 players
The Nets held out four rotation players in what became a 144-122 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Dec. 27.
Prosecutors say Sen. Menendez cashed in by linking Qatari royal family member with NJ businessman
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez used his international clout to help a friend get a multimillion-dollar deal with a Qatari investment fund, partly by taking actions favorable to Qatar’s government, federal prosecutors said Tuesday in a revised indictment.
Wisconsin redistricting consultants to be paid up to $100,000 each
Two consultants hired to analyze new legislative boundary lines in Wisconsin after the state's Supreme Court tossed the current Republican-drawn maps will be paid up to $100,000 each in taxpayer money under terms of their contracts made public Thursday.
No charges for officers involved in Germantown fatal school shooting
Washington County District Attorney Mark Benson announced in December 2023 that no criminal charges will be filed against law enforcement officers involved in a fatal October 2023 school shooting. As previously reported by the Wisconsin Law Journal, Germantown Police fatally shot a man in the Kennedy Middle School parking lot, as 50-70 children were inside […]
Wisconsin attorney loses license for 60 days, ordered to pay fine
The Wisconsin attorney continued to practice law for several days after his law license was suspended.
Trump asks US Supreme Court to overturn Colorado ruling barring him from ballot over Jan. 6 attack
Trump appealed a 4-3 ruling in December by the Colorado Supreme Court.
Judge violently attacked during sentencing
A Nevada judge was violently attacked during a sentencing hearing Wednesday.
FBI calls bomb threats that led to brief lockdowns and evacuations of some state capitols a hoax
Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi and Montana were among the states that evacuated statehouse offices or buildings.
FEDs investigation of city police hiring practices result in settlement, change in procedures
It was alleged the city violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by asking police applicants to take medical and psychological exams too early in the hiring process.
Wisconsin officers work to stop human trafficking on our highways
All State Patrol officers are trained in recognizing the basic indicators of human trafficking.
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- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
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- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
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- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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