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Walker signs bill providing immunity for ‘fish sticks’ projects
A law Gov. Scott Walker signed this week provides immunity from civil liability for damage caused by structures used to protect and cultivate fish and wildlife in waterways and wetlands.
Walker signs bill providing immunity for body-cavity searches
A bill signed by Gov. Scott Walker this week will prevent physicians, physician assistants and registered nurses from being held legally liable when they perform body-cavity searches in certain circumstances.
New law limits parents’ liability when child gets in crash
Legislation Gov. Scott Walker signed this week means that Wisconsin parents no longer face possible unlimited liability when their children cause damage behind the wheel.
Group teams with bar in third push for paralegal certification program
More than 20 years ago, the Paralegal Association of Wisconsin started looking into voluntary certification for paralegals.
Court: Man’s estate can’t sue over ambulance crash (UPDATE)
The estate of a man who died after an ambulance transporting him to the hospital crashed can't sue the rescuers, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
Walker signs bills affecting adverse possession
Gov. Scott Walker on Tuesday signed into law legislation meant to give property owners more protection from trespassers who can take over their land through adverse possession.
Lessons learned: Lawyers offer their best advice for trials
Don Murn thought he had his first case in the bag.
Knack for frac: DeWitt Ross & Stevens’ Esch carves out niche in sand industry
Bryan Esch credits being in the right place at the right time when it came to developing a successful law practice with a specialization in the frac sand industry.
Walker signs bill expanding strip search authority
Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that expands authorities' ability to conduct strip searches.
Ex-deputy accused of sex assault of teen gets prison time
A former Lincoln County sheriff's deputy accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl has been sentenced to 5 years in prison.
Court grants immunity to police, county in child abuse case
A Wisconsin appeals court has ruled Green Lake County and Berlin's police department are immune from claims in a child abuse case.
Civil rights investigation possible at youth prison
Federal officials looking into abuse allegations at Wisconsin's youth prison are trying to determine if criminal charges are warranted and also whether another investigation into civil rights violations is in order.
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- Wisconsin attorney loses law license, ordered to pay $16K fine
- Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
- Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
- 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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