Bill would add circuit court branch to 7 counties
Calumet County has just one circuit court judge – and it’s been waiting for a second one for decades, since well before the current judge even set foot in law school.
State Bar hosting first law, biotechnology conference
The Wisconsin State Bar is hosting its first event to bring together experts in science, business and law.
Whitewater mobile home park to pay $100K settlement
The owner and operators of a Whitewater mobile home park have agreed to pay $100,000 to settle a federal lawsuit alleging they had unlawfully excluded families with children from parts of their mobile home park.
State orders body cameras for guards as probe deepens
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has ordered body cameras to be worn by security staff at a juvenile prison that's at the certain of a widening probe into alleged abuse by both guards and inmates.
Legal threat over Nativity scene placement prompts unlikely response
The response to the threat of a lawsuit that forced a central Minnesota city to keep its Nativity scene off city property has similar displays popping up all around town.
Defendant in fatal river stabbing takes stand in Polk County
The Minnesota man on trial in the fatal stabbing of a fisherman along the St. Croix River tearfully recounted the night of the slaying during his testimony in a Wisconsin courtroom.
GateHouse to acquire Wisconsin Law Journal
GateHouse Media has acquired Minneapolis-based publisher Dolan LLC, the owner of The Daily Reporter and the Wisconsin Law Journal. The sale is expected to close within the next several weeks.
Report cites 241 close encounters between pilots, drones
There have been at least 241 reports of close encounters between drones and manned aircraft that meet the government's definition of a near midair collision, including 28 in which pilots maneuvered to get out of the way, according to a report released Friday.
Empathy for clients key to Probst’s family law success
An unpleasant experience with an attorney sparked Jane Probst to begin her own legal career.
UW regents approve freedom of speech resolution
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved a resolution affirming the system's commitment to free speech.
Tate George sentencing hearing completes 2nd day
Former NBA player Tate George's sentencing hearing continued for a second day in federal court in New Jersey, but he hasn't yet learned his fate on fraud charges.
Agencies: OWI mandatory minimum has big price tag
A proposal to create a mandatory minimum prison sentence for homicide by intoxicated operation of a motor vehicle would put a heavy financial burden on the state, according to reports filed by three state agencies Wednesday.
Legal News
- NAACP: No consequences for UWM Pro-Palestinian protesters shows ‘bias’ and ‘privilege’
- New complaints filed against Northwestern over Kenosha football hazing scandal
- Justice Department submits proposed regulation to reschedule marijuana
- Reckless driving on Brown Deer Road results in fatal collision
- Lavinia Goodell 150th Anniversary commemoration to be held June 17
- WisGOP reacts to vice president’s Wisconsin visit
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
- KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
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