Transgender student’s suit against school district advances
A federal judge has declined to dismiss a transgender student's lawsuit against a Wisconsin school district over its bathroom-use rules.
BOG focuses on new exec director, possible legislation
The state’s Board of Governors got down to business last weekend by preparing to search for a new executive director of the State Bar, discussing possible legislative proposals and considering proposed Wisconsin Supreme Court rules changes.
Madison programs focus on jobs to address disparities, crime
Wesley Underhill, 16, was having one of those mornings.
DOJ wants state to pay bar association dues
Attorney General Brad Schimel wants the state to pay state Justice Department attorneys' bar association dues.
State Bar taps national firm in search for executive director
The State Bar of Wisconsin is teaming up with a national legal recruiting firm in its search for a new executive director.
State attorney general finishes Milwaukee shooting probe
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel says his agents have finished their investigation into the fatal police shooting that sparked riots in Milwaukee.
SPD proposing tuition reimbursement for private bar
The Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office is asking for the establishment of a tuition-reimbursement program for private bar attorneys who take cases for the agency.
Man committed indefinitely in mother’s decapitation by sword
A judge has ruled that a 41-year-old Wisconsin man accused of decapitating his mother with a sword will stay indefinitely in a mental health institution.
DOC wants millions to bolster youth prison staff
The state Department of Corrections wants Gov. Scott Walker to spend millions of dollars in the next budget to add nurses and security staff at Wisconsin's troubled youth prison, but the new positions wouldn't be enough to satisfy federal law.
Judicial Council nixes plan to ask for changes in budget
The Judicial Council won’t be asking for any changes in the next biennial budget after all.
Medical examiner’s son dies of suspected overdose
The son of the Milwaukee County medical examiner has died of a suspected drug overdose.
Walker says nothing illegal about campaign donations (UPDATE)
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker insisted Thursday that there was nothing illegal about corporate leaders' donations to a conservative group that helped him and Republican legislators fend off efforts to recall them from office.
Legal News
- NAACP: No consequences for UWM Pro-Palestinian protesters shows ‘bias’ and ‘privilege’
- New complaints filed against Northwestern over Kenosha football hazing scandal
- Justice Department submits proposed regulation to reschedule marijuana
- Reckless driving on Brown Deer Road results in fatal collision
- Lavinia Goodell 150th Anniversary commemoration to be held June 17
- WisGOP reacts to vice president’s Wisconsin visit
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
- KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
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