Program seeks to boost numbers of non-Spanish, certified court interpreters
In the 12 years that Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Paul Van Grunsven has been on the bench, there’s scarcely been a week he hasn’t needed to call in an interpreter to translate statements made in a foreign language.
Watch and learn: Domnitz relishes the art of the oratory
Merrick Domnitz worries that what first inspired him to become an attorney more than 40 years ago is fading away.
Milwaukee firefighter pleads not guilty in fatal crash
A Milwaukee firefighter has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a crash that killed two men after the Brewers opener.
Groups to ask judge to allow some people without IDs to vote
Those challenging Wisconsin's voter identification law in federal court say they will soon be asking that people having trouble getting the required ID be allowed to vote in the August primary.
Warrant: Alleged interstate gunman had rifle, ammo magazines
A West Allis man accused of killing a woman during an interstate drive-by shooting last month opened fire on other cars as well and had extra ammunition and a rifle in his vehicle, according to newly unsealed court documents.
Milwaukee Bar Association hires new executive director
The Milwaukee Bar Association has hired a new executive director.
Inmates plan hunger strike to protest solitary confinement (UPDATE)
A small group of Wisconsin prison inmates plan to launch a hunger strike this week in hopes of persuading the Department of Corrections to eliminate long-term solitary confinement, likening it to torture.
Learning-disabled woman can’t appeal jobless benefit fraud charges
A state appeals court has ruled that a Waukesha woman with a learning disability cannot appeal state officials' decision finding that she had falsely claimed jobless benefits.
Attorney faces discipline for misconduct in Arizona
An attorney is in danger of seeing his Wisconsin law license suspended in response to the suspension of his Arizona license.
Retired Milwaukee County judge wins State Bar award
A former Milwaukee Circuit Court judge has been named 2016 Lifetime Jurist by the State Bar of Wisconsin.
Grant County judge wins State Bar award
A Grant County Circuit Court judge has been named the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Judge of the Year.
Former Sheboygan County Clerk appointed to new elections commission
Gov. Scott Walker has appointed a former Sheboygan County Clerk to one of the new entities that will replace the board that oversees elections.
Legal News
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- 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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