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Judicial Council to meet Friday
An independent body of judges and other practitioners that suggests rules changes to the Wisconsin Supreme Court will meet Friday.
Same-sex couple wins lawsuit over birth certificate
A federal judge has ruled that Wisconsin must put the names of many same-sex parents on their children's birth certificates.
Dassey’s attorneys press for his release
Attorneys for the man convicted of helping his uncle kill a woman in a case profiled in the popular Netflix series "Making a Murderer" are asking for his release while his appeal is pending.
Presenters to committee: Pro bono, limited-scope rules not standalone solutions
Some members of a committee studying how to increase Wisconsin residents’ access to legal representation are looking for a solution that uses mediation, limited scope representation and pro bono work.
Documents: Walker sought corporate donations in 2012 recall (UPDATE)
A lead manufacturer was among a host of corporate leaders who donated to a conservative group that helped Gov. Scott Walker and Republican legislators fend off recall challenges, a newspaper reported Wednesday.
Board of Governors to meet Friday
Leaders of the State Bar of Wisconsin will meet Friday to, among other things, consider whether to back certain proposals for court rules changes and whether to change the venue for its 2019 annual meeting.
High court seeking comments on proposed rules changes
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hold public hearings on rules changes suggested by a group of practitioners.
Testimony reveals inmates told secretary about abuse
New testimony reveals that inmates at Wisconsin's troubled juvenile prison swarmed the corrections secretary during a 2015 visit to complain that they were being harmed by staff.
Feldhausen uses Navy background to keep clients out of rough waters
Timothy Feldhausen likens the assistance he provides to corporate business clients at Davis & Kuelthau to driving a warship, something he did for several years while with the U.S. Navy.
DOJ quietly stopped enforcing concealed carry class sizes
The state Department of Justice quietly agreed to stop enforcing concealed carry class size limitations last year.
Committee continues search to increase access to legal representation
A group of lawmakers and members of the public will meet on Wednesday to continue studying how the state can increase residents’ access to legal representation in civil cases.
State hosting court interpreter training in Madison
The Director of State Courts office is accepting applications for court interpreter training in Madison.
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