Woman arrested for 8th drunken driving offense
A Darlington woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving drunk for an eighth time.
Ex-DARE officer gets 2 years for stealing from program
A former Brown County sheriff's deputy has been sentenced to two years in prison for stealing from a drug abuse prevention program.
Feds arrest 39 as part of multi-state immigration sweep
Federal authorities have arrested nearly three dozen people in Wisconsin as part of a multi-state sweep targeting immigrants living illegally in the U.S. previously convicted of crimes and other immigration violators.
Committee has until February to vet finalists for bar executive director
A group of lawyers and bar representatives is starting its search for candidates to replace the State Bar of Wisconsin’s top staff member.
Marinette County sheriff’s deputies kill suspect (UPDATE)
TOWN OF PEMBINE — Marinette County sheriff’s officials say an armed man was killed by deputies after he advanced on the officers and ignored repeated commands to drop his gun. Madison police issued a statewide bulletin about Michael D. Rasmussen, of Fitchburg. He had made threats of harm to himself and law enforcement. He was […]
Board of governors approves voluntary paralegal certification program
The State Bar's Board of Governors on Wednesday approved a proposal to establish and administer a statewide paralegal-certification system.
Committee winnows Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates (UPDATE)
The committee helping Gov. Scott Walker select a replacement for retiring state Supreme Court Justice David Prosser said it has narrowed the field of candidates from 11 to five.
Attorney-turned-entrepreneur Asay helps litigators manage cases
Alma Asay was looking for a way to help litigation teams get a better handle on their files and information, but wound up launching Allegory, a software designed to help litigators manage the vast amounts of information they uncover during the e-discovery process.
GRAY AREA: Divorces among 50-plus pose new obstacles for attorneys
When it comes to divorce, it’s not enough anymore to know the ins and outs of child custody or the complexities of the law governing property divisions.
Ex-Milwaukee detective pleads guilty to rights violation
A former Milwaukee police detective has pleaded guilty to violating the civil rights of a handcuffed suspect by assaulting him.
18 indicted in alleged heroin ring in southeast Wisconsin
Authorities say they have busted a heroin ring in southeastern Wisconsin.
Prosecutor: Defendant in ’90 killing knew area
The prosecutor says a man accused of killing an 18-year-old Wisconsin woman 26 years ago knew the area where her body was found.
Legal News
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
- Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
- Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
- Jury finds Wisconsin man sane in sexual assault, killing of toddler
- Attorney sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually exploiting numerous children
- UW-Madison pro-Palestine protesters spark debate over free speech laws
- DEA to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift
- Wisconsin opens public comment on constitutional amendment regarding election officials
- Court upholds Milwaukee police officer’s firing for posting racist memes
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