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May 31, 2016

Ex-Michael Best partner launching new firm

A former managing partner at Michael Best & Friedrich is launching a new firm.

May 31, 2016

SCOTUS expert, political analyst to headline State Bar conference

The State Bar of Wisconsin’s annual meeting and conference will include two key speakers.

May 31, 2016

Experimental installations put the social in social science

The truck-size metal container sitting in a downtown park here isn't meant to raise awareness about the global shipping industry, though it may nudge some people's curiosity in that direction.

May 29, 2016

Epic’s arbitration agreement found illegal by 7th Circuit

In a victory for workers' rights, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Epic Systems Corp. cannot ban class actions by forcing its employees to individually arbitrate their claims for unpaid wages.

May 29, 2016

BOG to vote on search committee for new executive director

The top employee at the State Bar of Wisconsin will be stepping down next June.

May 27, 2016

Court orders Walker to turn over Wisconsin Idea records (UPDATE)

Gov. Scott Walker's administration must release most records related to proposed changes to the University of Wisconsin System's mission statement, a judge ruled Friday.

May 27, 2016

Wisconsin redistricting trial wraps up with 2 witnesses

A federal trial to help a judicial panel decide whether Republicans discriminated against Democrats when they redrew state Assembly boundaries five years ago wound down Friday as two political analysts testified the map reflects demographic shifts and doesn't necessarily guarantee GOP victories.

May 27, 2016

Walker aide’s attorney promises appeal of federal ruling

A federal judge's ruling rejecting a lawsuit by a former aide to Gov. Scott Walker who accused prosecutors of overstepping their constitutional authority will be appealed, the woman's attorney said Friday.

May 26, 2016

Towns in Texas, Arizona are battlegrounds in bathroom debate

An unlikely battleground over whether public schools must allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice is taking shape in two tiny towns in Texas and Arizona, neither of which currently enrolls anyone who is transgender.

May 26, 2016

Wisconsin man seeks freedom in Gangster Disciples case

A lawyer for a man named in a nationwide probe of Gangster Disciples gang members tried to get him released to await trial at his home in Madison, Wis., where he contributes to the arts and music scenes. But a federal magistrate declined, citing the allegation that he was involved in a carjacking in Georgia.

May 26, 2016

Dustin Diamond back in jail

Former "Saved by the Bell" star Dustin Diamond is back in jail in Wisconsin after an official says he violated the terms of his parole.

May 26, 2016

High court to review double-homicide case (UPDATE)

Of the nearly 60 cases submitted for review, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to take up only one: a double-homicide case out of La Crosse County.

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