Georgia case against Chesebro, Trump in legal jeopardy as DA Willis faces misconduct charges
It is not yet known if the judge will rule on whether Willis and her office should be disqualified from the case.
A loophole got him a free New York hotel stay for five years. Then he claimed to own the building
For five years, a New York City man managed to live rent-free in a landmark Manhattan hotel by exploiting an obscure local housing law.
2 former Didion Milling officials sentenced to 2 years in Wisconsin corn plant blast
A federal judge sentenced two senior employees at a Wisconsin corn plant to two years in prison Thursday for falsifying records and obstructing an investigation into a fatal corn dust explosion seven years ago.
Assembly passes bills regulating AI use in elections and outlawing AI-produced child porn
Wisconsin lawmakers on Thursday passed bills to regulate artificial intelligence, joining a growing number of states grappling with how to control the technology as November's elections loom.
A Republican plan to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin is dead
A Republican proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin is dead.
Disbarred Wisconsin attorney claims OLR mistakes
A former University of Wisconsin-Platteville professor who had his law license rescinded last month calls the process a “farce.”
Wisconsin Assembly passes constitutional amendment to limit diversity efforts
A constitutional amendment supported by Republicans that attempts to limit diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in Wisconsin won approval Thursday in the state Assembly.
Remington appointed to Milwaukee County Circuit Court
The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Ellen Brostrom’s resignation, effective May 3, 2024. Remington will complete a term ending July 31, 2025.
Defense wins chiropractic malpractice case in Waupaca County
A jury verdict has been reached in Joy Popke vs. Jarod Bedor (2020CV000206), a chiropractic malpractice case in Waupaca County.
Applicants wanted for Forest County district attorney
The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Charles J. Simono’s resignation, effective March 8.
Plush wars? Squishmallows toy maker and Build-A-Bear sue each other over ‘copycat’ accusations
It turns out there are lots of sharp elbows in the plush toy business. Build-A-Bear and the makers of Squishmallows are facing off in federal court.
Artificial intelligence, real emotion. Companion apps raise privacy questions
A few months ago, Derek Carrier started seeing someone and became infatuated. He experienced a "ton" of romantic feelings but he also knew it was an illusion.
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- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Sexual Assault-Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Contract-Negligence
- Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Discovery
- Family Law; Child Support; Property Division First paragraph(s)
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- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
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- Criminal-Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
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- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property