Probation ordered in negligent homicide case
A motorist who struck and killed a tow truck driver on the interstate in Jackson County has been sentenced to probation for negligent homicide.
Defendant not guilty in fatal Superior shooting
One of the five people accused in a fatal shooting in Superior has been found not guilty by jurors in Douglas County.
State Supreme Court lets immigrant withdraw guilty plea (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court says a Mexican immigrant who wasn't told that pleading guilty could result in deportation can withdraw her plea.
Court says state allowed to withhold lottery winnings
An appeals court says the state legally withheld a portion of a man's $9.7 million Megabucks prize to cover his back taxes.
Homicide charges filed in fatal Green Bay shooting
A Green Bay man is charged with fatally shooting an acquaintance in a dispute over drugs and money.
Law Journal owner gets new president, CEO
GateHouse Media LLC has named a new president and chief executive for its recently acquired Dolan Co., owner of the Wisconsin Law Journal.
Drone operators protest bill to establish no-fly zones
A bill that would prohibit drones from flying over Wisconsin prisons and allow municipalities to establish no-fly zones is drawing flak from drone operators and technology advocates.
Milwaukee man charged with human trafficking pleads guilty
A 26-year-old Milwaukee man accused of transporting women across the country for prostitution has pleaded guilty to federal human trafficking charges.
Bradley, Donald fend off jabs from Kloppenburg during forum
Just two questions into Wednesday’s forum at the Milwaukee Bar Association, state Supreme Court justice candidate JoAnne Kloppenburg took aim at fellow candidates Justice Rebecca Bradley and Judge Joe Donald.
Defense for terror plot suspect may focus on informants
Wisconsin's top federal defender says the defense for a Milwaukee man accused of plotting to attack a Masonic temple will examine the conduct of FBI informants ahead of his arrest.
How to win more trials in 2016
For lawyers who want to learn to make the most of those little opportunities that always come along to further a client’s case during trial, there is no replacement for time in a courtroom.
Legal News
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- 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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