Who’s Doing What: Attorneys named to Best Lawyers list; WHD names group leaders
Attorneys throughout the state have been named to the annual Best Lawyers in America list.
Trial for man accused in 1984 homicide is delayed
The trial for a 56-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man accused of killing his wife in 1984 has been delayed.
Animal park owner to pay $8K in settlement
A southeast Wisconsin woman who owns an animal park has agreed to pay $8,000 in fines and costs to settle state charges of quarantine violations related to farm-raised deer.
Win-win: Murphy does his part to help business owners
Running a business is challenging enough, but throw in legal issues and the headaches can mount.
Not guilty pleas entered in Slender Man stabbing; trial date set (UPDATE)
A pair of 13-year-old girls accused of trying to kill their friend as a sacrifice to a horror fiction character called Slender Man sat silently in court Friday, prompting the judge to issue a not guilty plea on their behalf.
Green Bay bans flying drones at special events in city
City officials in Green Bay have enacted a ban on flying drones at special events.
Lawmakers revisit 23-year-old bill to reform state’s criminal procedures
Two panels of lawmakers heard both praise and criticism Thursday of a 23-year-old attempt at updating and restructuring Wisconsin’s code governing criminal procedures.
State settles unused trains lawsuit for nearly $10 million (UPDATE)
The state of Wisconsin will pay a Spanish manufacturer nearly $10 million for two trains it built that were never used after Republican Gov. Scott Walker abandoned a rail project.
Fore a good time (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)
The Milwaukee Bar Association's annual golf outing teed off Aug. 5 at the Fire Ridge Golf Club in Grafton. The 27th annual event drew 112 people to the course and raised money for the Milwaukee Justice Center. After an afternoon on the course, participants took part in a silent auction and dinner at the club.
Changes to John Doe law clear Assembly panel
A committee has given approval to a Republican-backed bill that would make several changes to Wisconsin’s John Doe proceedings.
Audit finds no major problems with retired judges on elections board
An audit released Thursday looking into how Wisconsin's nonpartisan elections and ethics board handles complaints found no major problems, leading the panel's director to say it should put to rest concerns about its operations even as Republicans and Gov. Scott Walker plan major overhauls.
Proposal on pets, restraining orders advances
A bill related to household pets and restraining orders has cleared an assembly committee.
Legal News
- CIA is obstructing justice and witness tampering in Havana Syndrome cover up, attorney says
- Wisconsin Supreme Court will decide whether mobile voting sites are legal
- WisDOT honors Wisconsin State Patrol staff for going above and beyond to keep communities safe
- Milwaukee Men sentenced to Federal Prison for pharmacy robberies and firearms offenses
- Man arrested in death of 4-year-old was previously convicted of killing another pedestrian
- Justice Department strengthens efforts, builds partnerships to address the crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons
- 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
WLJ People
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Russell Nicolet
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- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Dustin T. Woehl
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Katherine Metzger
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Joseph Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – James M. Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Dana Wachs
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Mark L. Thomsen
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Matthew Lein
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Jeffrey A. Pitman
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – William Pemberton
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Howard S. Sicula