A look at marijuana laws around the US, globe
Marijuana is illegal for any reason under federal law, but states have boldly experimented with allowing its use anyway, starting with California 20 years ago.
Federal grand juries indict Wis. man, 2 others on drug charges
Two federal juries for the Western District of Wisconsin have indicted an Oregon, Wis., man and two Mexicans on drug charges.
Goehre helps employers stay on the right side of the law
Kurt Goehre never knows what to expect when he sits down to start his day at the Law Firm of Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry S.C. in Green Bay.
Businessman who landed state loans indicted
A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted a Wisconsin businessman on charges that he conspired to fraudulently obtain bank loans.
Walker signs child abuse, trafficking bills
Gov. Scott Walker signed half-a-dozen bills designed to curtail child abuse and sex trafficking during visits Tuesday to law enforcement facilities around the state.
John Doe probe at youth prison ends under new time limits
A state John Doe probe into allegations of abuse at Wisconsin's youth prison has expired under new time limits Republicans imposed last year.
Covering your assets: Insurance cuts into profits, but is it worth it?
Safety nets come with great expense.
Waukesha man gets 47 years in prison in father’s killing
A Waukesha man has been sentenced to 47 years in prison for killing his father more than two years ago.
State attorneys ask judge to stay right-to-work decision (UPDATE)
State attorneys have asked a Madison judge to stay his ruling declaring Wisconsin's right-to-work law unconstitutional.
DA who launched John Doe probes seeks re-election
The prosecutor who launched two secret John Doe probes of Gov. Scott Walker's associates and his recall campaign is running for a fourth term.
Jury awards software company nearly $1 billion in damages
A federal jury in Wisconsin has awarded health care software firm Epic nearly $1 billion in damages in its lawsuit against an Indian firm it had accused of stealing trade secrets.
US justices hear dispute over Obama immigration actions
The U.S. Supreme Court is taking up an important dispute over immigration that could affect millions of people who are living in the country illegally.
Legal News
- Wisconsin lawyers file University of Wisconsin public records request seeking answers to protests
- Wisconsin Supreme Court issues orders amending Supreme Court rules and Wis. Stats.
- EXCLUSIVE: Former Milwaukee ‘big law’ partner attacks news media for bias against Trump
- Former Milwaukee election official fined for obtaining fake absentee ballots
- Contract dispute prevents airing of 15 regional sports networks, impacts Brewers
- Wis. middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Sheboygan and Green County Sheriffs
- North Carolina man who harbored Nazi memorabilia and attacked Black and Latino men sentenced to 41 months
- Nation grieves with families of officers killed in NC
- Amended complaint filed in federal court against State Bar of Wisconsin seeks punitive damages
- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
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