Large dairy farm sues state over wastewater permit changes
One of Wisconsin's largest dairy farms is suing the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources over changes to its wastewater permit that require the operators to restrict the size of their herd and begin monitoring groundwater in an area where nitrate contamination has occurred.
Woehrer secures $200K for medical malpractice client
In a judgment decision from U.S. Appellate Court Judge Michael Scudder, the court ruled in favor of attorney Mary Woehrer’s (Woehrer Law Office) client, awarding her $200,000 in damages for her medical malpractice claim.
Patrols increased as police investigate girl’s homicide
As investigators continue to search for a suspect in the death of a 10-year-old girl in western Wisconsin, police say they've increased their patrol around schools.
Wisconsin’s GOP-ordered election investigation will continue (UPDATE)
One of a handful of 2020 election reviews pushed by Republicans could be nearing an end in Wisconsin — or not.
Dietrich defeats Danner in State Bar presidential race
On April 22, the elections for State Bar of Wisconsin president ended with Dean Dietrich securing 1,850 votes to John Danner’s 1,231.
Justices allow admissions policy at prestigious high school
The Supreme Court has turned away a plea from parents to block a new admissions policy at a prestigious high school in northern Virginia that a lower court has found discriminates against Asian American students.
Man convicted in 1983 killing charged with hiding the corpse
A Wisconsin man is charged with recently hiding the corpse of a man he was convicted of killing in the early 1980s.
‘Blurring of lines’: Private lawyer plays starring role in taxpayer-funded Wisconsin election probe
A two-story office building in a Milwaukee suburb houses three entities that have led a months-long campaign sowing doubt about Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential election.
Appeals court finds Brookfield overstepped in requiring developer to pay for street connecting subdivisions
An appeals court on Thursday found the city of Brookfield improperly sought to compel a developer to pay for a public road through a planned subdivision in a closely-watched land use case.
Godfrey’s López receives Marquette Law award
Rebeca López, a shareholder at Godfrey & Kahn’s Milwaukee office, received the Howard B. Eisenberg Service award from Marquette University.
High court rules for state in case of man shackled at trial
The Supreme Court said Thursday that a federal appeals court was wrong when it ordered Michigan to retry or release a convicted murderer because his rights were violated when he was shackled at trial.
Judge orders Wisconsin investigator to stop deleting records
A judge on Thursday ordered an investigator in Wisconsin looking into the 2020 election to stop deleting records, the latest blow against the former state Supreme Court justice whose contract is nearing an end.
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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