Tony Anderson

Apr 27, 2009

Shabaz finalists also apply for Crabb’s seat

The four finalists for U.S. District Court Judge John C. Shabaz’s seat have also put in their names for the new opening Judge Barbara Crabb has created by announcing her […]

Apr 20, 2009

Open records challenge among today’s oral arguments

The state Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in three cases today. One of those cases involves an open records issue that the state Court of Appeals certified to the […]

Mar 23, 2009

Grisham’s book is timely with modest 'Appeal'

John Grisham’s “The Appeal” focuses on the dark side of electing appellate judges. He writes about the influence politics and outside money can have in an election process where the […]

Mar 16, 2009

A Sticky Question

The state is considering a little change that could save an estimated half million dollars in its budget during the next two years. How little a change? About 1 ¾ […]

Mar 9, 2009

U.S. Supreme Court hears judicial recusal case

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case today looking at when elected judges should step aside in cases involving high-level campaign contributors. It’s an important issue as individuals, companies […]

Feb 23, 2009

District Court: Judges maintain First Amendment rights

A Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge should be allowed to engage in political discussion, according to a federal trial court decision from the Eastern District of Wisconsin. U.S. District Court […]

Feb 2, 2009

Court finds cheerleading is a team sport

The Wisconsin Supreme Court today determined that cheerleading is a team sport. As a result, a state statute granting recreational immunity to participants for injuries resulting from participation in team […]

Feb 2, 2009

Watch the first Supreme Court debate online

The two candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court – Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson and Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Randy Koschnick – will face off in their first debate tomorrow. […]

Jan 26, 2009

Who’s liable for cheerleading accident?

The state Supreme Court will release a decision tomorrow in a case that has raised questions about who is liable for an injury that occurred during cheerleading practice. The Supreme […]

Jan 12, 2009

Supreme Court looks at judicial discretion with John Doe petition

The state Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in a case that will determine a circuit court judge’s discretion regarding a John Doe proceeding. The court will consider a […]

Jan 12, 2009

We’re looking for the best!

For the first time ever, Wisconsin Law Journal is turning to readers for their opinions on the best that Wisconsin has to offer. For our upcoming Best Of section, we’re […]

Jan 5, 2009

Blagojevich names GSH attorney as Obama’s successor

Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has named Roland Burris to fill President-elect Barack Obama’s seat in the U.S. Senate. Burris, a former Illinois attorney general, is senior counsel for Milwaukee-based […]