Court: John Doe lawsuit was properly dismissed (UPDATE)
A northwestern Wisconsin judge properly dismissed a lawsuit alleging a Milwaukee prosecutor abused his power during a secret probe into Gov. Scott Walker's former aides, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday.
Appeals court: Can’t lease managed forest land (UPDATE)
No one can lease managed forest land for recreation regardless of whether it's open or closed to the public, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday.
Court erases order to honor health care plans
A state appeals court has erased an order forcing the city of Green Bay and Brown County to honor their police's existing health care plans.
Court allows speeder to cite different statute on appeal
When, on appeal, defendant Justin Bachinski changed his focus in a case in which he was ticketed for speeding, he did not violate court rules, according to the 3rd District appellate court.
3rd District rejects appeal in 2001 killing
A Wisconsin appeals court has rejected an appeal of a Minnesota man who was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide in the 2001 killing of a man left for dead along a western Wisconsin logging road.
Court upholds parents’ convictions in prayer death (UPDATE)
A mother and father who prayed instead of seeking medical help as their daughter died were properly convicted of homicide, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a decision that dramatically limits legal immunity for parents who turn to God rather than scie[...]
Appeals court: Judge’s God remarks didn’t bias sentence
A Wisconsin appeals court has rejected a sex offender's arguments that a judge improperly called his offenses as an abomination in the sight of God.
The tree branch did it: Appeals court tosses speeding ticket
A Wisconsin appeals court has tossed out a Superior man's speeding ticket because a tree branch blocked the speed limit sign.
Wis. court: Higher health, pension payments legal
A state appeals court says Eau Claire County officials legally forced the sheriff and treasurer to contribute more to their health care and pensions.
$1.2 million award to Menard executive rejected
A Wisconsin appellate court has reversed a judgment requiring home improvement chain Menard Inc. to pay a former executive nearly $1.2 million in pay and attorney fees.
Appeals court reinstates pipeline trespassing claims
A Wisconsin appeals court says a Superior landowner can proceed with trespassing claims against an energy distributor.
Appeals court: Barron official partially liable for statements (UPDATE)
A county administrator is partially liable for making defamatory statements about a former employee, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday.
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- FTC bans non-competes
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Dane County Circuit Court
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