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High court slaps attorney with public reprimand over misconduct in Maine
The Wisconsin Supreme Court publicly reprimanded an attorney Friday over discipline he received in Maine.
What’s that? Chief justice sides with liberal justices in lead paint case
The state’s conservative chief justice formed an unusual alliance Friday with two liberal-leaning justices in a deadlocked decision that will send a lead paint case back to the court of appeals.
Judge won’t reduce bond for girls in Slender Man stabbing
A judge on Friday refused to reduce the $500,000 bond set for two Wisconsin girls accused of trying to kill their classmate in an attempt to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.
Priest avoids more prison in case involving mobster’s violin
A former prison chaplain who pleaded guilty to helping an imprisoned mobster recover a hidden violin avoided any additional time behind bars Thursday when a judge found that prosecutors had not proven that the instrument was a rare 18th-century Stradivarius that purportedly belonged to the late entertainer Liberace.
High court to let lawyers earn CLE credit for pro bono work
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday approved two rules changes meant to encourage lawyers to provide pro bono legal services.
Rule change could channel more money to civil legal aid
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday approved a change to civil procedure that could channel more money toward civil legal services.
Fond du Lac attorney faces public reprimand for alleged mishandling of fees
A Fond du Lac attorney could face a public reprimand for, among other things, mishandling fees and failing to return fees he did not earn.
Court rules errors don’t preclude unemployment benefits (UPDATE)
Employees cannot be denied unemployment benefits in Wisconsin for inadvertent errors, even if the worker has been repeatedly warned about such errors, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
In-house counsel urges pro bono rule change
In-house lawyers who are not licensed in Wisconsin could come into the state to perform pro bono legal services under a proposed rule the state Supreme Court considered Wednesday.
Trial ordered for Green Bay man accused in fatal shooting
A Green Bay man has been ordered to stand trial in the fatal shooting of an acquaintance last year.
Girls accused in Slender Man stabbing seek release (UPDATE)
Two Wisconsin girls accused of trying to kill their friend as a sacrifice to the horror fiction character Slender Man are seeking their release after nearly two years in custody, saying in court papers Wednesday that they're not dangerous and can safely return to their families.
Board denies three innocent conviction claims
A state board has denied three requests for innocent conviction compensation.
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- Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
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- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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