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Budget panel rejects elimination of Judicial Council
For the second time in a row, a powerful budget-writing panel has struck from the biennial budget Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to eliminate a body that updates the state’s rules of procedure.
Referee recommends dismissal of disciplinary case against Eau Claire lawyer
A referee is recommending that the Wisconsin Supreme Court dismiss a disciplinary case against an Eau Claire lawyer.
High court backtracks, declines to weigh in on duty to defend dispute
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday declined to overturn lower courts in a case that some contended could have clarified when insurance companies are obliged to defend construction companies that get sued by their clients.
Prosecutors, judge weigh in on proposed change to expungement rules
In the decades that Rock County District Attorney David O’Leary has been a prosecutor, he's learned it's not just juveniles who can suffer for years for acts that were ill-thought-out and possibly out of character.
Madison attorney wants high court to change how bar spends dues — again
A Madison lawyer is asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to further rein in the types of lobbying activities the State Bar can pay for using members' yearly dues.
Lawmakers to decide whether to can Judicial Council
A powerful panel of state lawmakers will be voting Monday on whether to advance a proposal to eliminate an independent body that proposes changes and revisions to the state’s rules of procedure.
Justices suspend Appleton attorney’s license over unearned fees
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended an Appleton patent attorney’s license for keeping thousands in unearned fees.
High court suspends Milwaukee lawyer’s license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Milwaukee attorney’s license for a year and a half.
Preparation can help you weather the storm during an economic downturn
Economic winter is coming. Eventually. Probably. Maybe.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
In 2014 Lemberger was convicted of the crime of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated——4th offense following a jury trial during which the prosecutor repeatedly referenced the fact that Lemberger had refused to submit to a breathalyzer test following his arrest for drunk driving.
Negligence
Mr. Brenner and his wife sued MWF, Garland Brothers, and Charter (as well as their insurers) alleging negligence and violation of Wisconsin's safe-place statutes.
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- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
- ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
- Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
- Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
- Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
- Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
- Man pleads guilty to producing videos depicting monkey torture
- (UPDATED) Tale of two cities: Pro-Palestinian protests in Milwaukee and Madison differ
- Madison protesters disrupt UW commencement in violation of agreement, attorney says
- Trump may face $100 million-plus tax bill if he loses IRS audit fight over Chicago tower
- Court rejects Avid Telecom’s attempts to dismiss illegal robocalls case
- Madison protesters reach agreement to comply with state law
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