ALJ Error – Disability
While loading chemicals onto a truck, Curtis Hall felt a sharp pain in his back.
Referee: Lawyer ‘thumbing his nose’ at high court
A referee is recommending that the Wisconsin Supreme Court revoke a Green Bay attorney’s license and order him to pay $40,000 worth of restitution.
Criminal defense bar wants judge to apologize, vacate contempt finding
The state’s criminal defense bar is calling out a Milwaukee trial court judge for his behavior at a hearing last week.
Milwaukee attorney agrees to give up law license
A Milwaukee attorney charged with 19 ethics violations wants to surrender his law license.
WHO’S DOING WHAT: AWL hands out awards; Mitich to lead new group at Husch Blackwell
The Association of Women Lawyers recently honored the recipients of its annual awards and its foundation’s scholarships.
Defense attorney cuffed, chained at hearing
A Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge on Friday had a defense attorney handcuffed and chained during a hearing on Friday for contempt of court.
Stipulation could mean less discipline for Oshkosh attorney
An Oshkosh attorney and the Office of Lawyer Regulation have reached an agreement that could mean she might get a shorter license suspension.
Justices to grill lawyers for retired DA, rejected bar applicant
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will be hearing oral arguments on Monday in three cases, including one challenging the state’s Board of Bar Examiners’ rejection of a man’s application seeking admission to practice in Wisconsin.
Weekly Case Digests – October 22 – October 26, 2018
Weekly Case Digests - October 22 - October 26, 2018
High court publicly reprimands Milwaukee attorney
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded a Milwaukee lawyer for improperly billing a client.
USPS asks judge to toss developer’s suit seeking eviction from downtown Milwaukee building
The U.S. Postal Service has asked a federal judge to toss out a developer’s lawsuit seeking to evict the USPS from the sprawling building it occupies in downtown Milwaukee.
Federal appeals court decision could reverse employees’ $10M arbitration award
The U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a decision Monday clarifying that disputes over the interpretation of class-action waivers in employment agreements must be decided by a district court – not an arbitrator.
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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