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Q & A: Obama’s transgender directive to schools goes to court
by Paul J. Weber Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas and 12 other states will ask a federal judge Friday to halt an Obama administration directive on bathroom rights for transgender students in U.S. public schools. Here’s what you need to know: Q: WHAT STARTED ALL THIS? A: The Obama administration told U.S. public […]
Federal judge puts on hold small part of voter ID ruling
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge has put on hold his requirement that Wisconsin act before the November election to reform its system for helping voters who lack credentials get a photo ID. An order from U.S. District Judge James Peterson issued Thursday upheld all other aspects of his July 29 ruling, in which […]
US government won’t reclassify marijuana, allows research
By Alicia A. Caldwell Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration will keep marijuana on the list of the most dangerous drugs, despite growing popular support for legalization, but will allow more research into its possible medical benefits, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced Thursday. The DEA said the agency opted not to reclassify marijuana […]
Man accused of drowning infant son pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The man accused in the drowning death of his infant son in Milwaukee has pleaded not guilty. Twenty-five-year-old Sean Flowers waived his preliminary hearing in Milwaukee County Circuit Court Thursday. The court found probable cause for further proceedings and Flowers entered his plea to first-degree intentional homicide. A criminal complaint says Flowers […]
Cleaning up the rules of evidence
When the Milwaukee attorney Tom Shriner was studying for the Wisconsin bar exam, he discovered a discrepancy between the state's statutory language governing when past criminal convictions can be introduced to impeach a witness and actual courtroom practice.
DOJ files brief in right-to-work appeal
State lawyers filed their first brief Wednesday in their appeal of a Dane County Judge’s decision to strike down Wisconsin’s right-to-work law. Department of Justice lawyers used the filing to argue against various unions’ contention that the state’s right-to-work law deprives them of property. The law became the subject of a court challenge filed last year […]
Federal court stands firm on more than $34K in sanctions against Wisconsin lawyer
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals isn’t backing down on its decision to sanction a Platteville lawyer for filing a case in a state court in Arkansas rather than in federal court. In June, a three-judge panel of the Wisconsin state court of appeals had imposed more than $34,000 in sanctions against the trial lawyer Christopher […]
Appeals court stays ruling on voter ID (UPDATE)
By Scott Bauer Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday blocked a pathway meant to allow Wisconsin residents without the required photo identification to vote in the presidential election just three months away. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals put on hold a ruling by a federal judge in […]
Davis & Kuelthau’s Rojas helps clients navigate complex immigration system
Hugo Rojas knows firsthand the workforce hurdles his clients are facing.
Chisholm, Ozanne win district attorney races
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Milwaukee County district attorney who led an investigation into Gov. Scott Walker after his 2012 recall victory has won re-election. John Chisholm defeated challenger Verona Swanigan on Tuesday. Swanigan, an attorney, was backed by conservatives who were critical of Chisholm’s investigation into Walker. Outside groups also spent heavily in the […]
Lawsuit planned by fans who missed Hall of Fame game
By Barry Wilner AP Pro Football Writer Several fans who traveled to Canton, Ohio, for the Hall of Fame game that was canceled on Sunday night because of poor field conditions are planning to sue the NFL and the hall. Michael Avenatti, a lawyer who represented ticket holders for the 2011 Super Bowl who wound […]
Walker seeking applicants for spot on Racine County bench
Gov. Scott Walker is looking for applicants for an appointment to the Racine County Circuit Court. The appointee would replace Racine County Circuit Court Judge Gerald Ptacek, whose resignation takes effect Jan. 3. The seat is up for re-election in April 2018. Applicants must submit a cover letter, two writing samples and a judicial application, […]
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