Dane County officials urge board to finish plans for jail consolidation project
Dane County’s executive and sheriff both urged the County Board to approve funding for a jail consolidation project before they miss the chance to bid for construction in the spring.
Milwaukee officials to discuss zoning changes for juvenile justice center
Milwaukee officials will meet in early 2023 to decide a zoning change for an incoming juvenile detention facility to replace Lincoln Hills School and Copper Lake School.
Attracting, keeping lawyers of color presents challenges for firms
A continuing dilemma for the Minnesota legal community seems to be making progress, but only in isolated steps.
PSC votes on petition for third-party financing for solar energy
A contractor’s plans to install and maintain solar systems on a family home in Stevens Point won’t be affected by state laws for local utilities after the latest Public Service Commission ruling, according to a report.
Judge Triggiano leaving Milwaukee County bench, named director of Marquette’s Andrew Center for Restorative Justice
Mary Triggiano, chief judge for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, has been named director of Marquette University Law School’s Andrew Center for Restorative Justice, Marquette President Michael Lovell announced on Wednesday.
Asked & Answered: Husch Blackwell’s Levy says contractors should prepare for building project disruptions in a volatile construction market
A Milwaukee attorney said stakeholders must be transparent with each other and build contingency in their building plans amid a tightening construction market.
Court of Appeals overturns city’s attempt to shut down Family Dollar store
Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown has won a verdict in FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF WISCONSIN LLC and Lonnie McCaffety, Agent, Petitioners-Appellants, v. CITY OF MILWAUKEE and City of Milwaukee Common Council, Respondents-Respondents.
Reinhart, Quarles earn Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification for diversity efforts
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren and Quarles & Brady have both received Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification.
Anthony Nehls appointed to Fond du Lac County Circuit Court
Anthony Nehls has been appointed to the Fond du Lac County Circuit Court-Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Dale English’s retirement, effective Dec. 5. Nehls will complete a term ending July 31, 2024.
SmithAmundsen, Davis|Kuelthau to combine firms
The law firms of SmithAmundsen and Davis|Kuelthau will combine firms on Nov. 1 to form Amundsen Davis LLC.
Godfrey & Kahn opens Eau Claire office
Godfrey & Kahn has opened its newest office in Eau Claire as the firm expands into western Wisconsin.
ABA issues guidance on lawyers who represent themselves
The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility has released a formal opinion that seeks to clarify the interpretation of the ABA model rule related to a lawyer’s communication with represented persons when the lawyer is self-representing or pursuing the case pro se.
Legal News
- Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
- Bryan Steil teams up with election denier Jim Jordan
- Milwaukee Bar Association releases 2024 Judicial Poll results
- Hilton Doubletree Lawsuit: 8-year-old died after being sucked into swimming pool pipe
- Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
- Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
- Man shot at Miami Hilton
- Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
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