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Sep 28, 2015

7th Circuit hears oral arguments in Madison

The Chicago-based 7th Circuit came to Madison on Monday and was highlighted by spirited exchanges between Judge Diane Sykes and counsel in one of the three cases they heard.

Sep 24, 2015

7th Circuit to hear oral arguments in Madison

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments at the University of Wisconsin Law School.

Sep 4, 2015

Federal appeals court sides with contractor in pension fund dispute

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with Brownsville-based Michels Corp. and 34 other contractors, saying that they properly stopped contributing to an employee pension fund in 2011.

Aug 25, 2015

7th Circuit panel: Second Amendment also covers those in US illegally

People living in the United States illegally have a constitutional right to bear arms but are still barred from doing so by a separate law, a federal appeals court ruled.

Aug 19, 2015

Justice officials move to dismiss redistricting lawsuit

The Wisconsin Department of Justice has moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed over a state legislative district map, claiming the 2011 lines were drawn to the advantage of Republicans.

Aug 7, 2015

7th Circuit apologizes for snafu

The 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has apologized for forgetting about a case.

Jul 28, 2015

State asks US Supreme Court to take Ho Chunk casino case

Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his appeal of a federal court ruling that allows the Ho-Chunk Nation to offer video poker at its Madison casino.

Jul 21, 2015

Workers’ comp cases could affect chief justice lawsuit

A recent decision from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals could have an effect on the outcome of Justice Shirley Abrahamson’s lawsuit disputing her removal from the position of chief justice.

Apr 29, 2015

Federal appeals court says Ho-Chunk can offer video poker

A federal appeals court says the Ho-Chunk Nation can offer video poker at its Madison casino.

Apr 22, 2015

Appeals court: Navajo inmate can wear headband, eat venison (UPDATE)

A Navajo Indian imprisoned in Wisconsin can wear a headband in his cell and celebrate a tribal feast with wild venison, a federal appeals court has ruled.

Apr 21, 2015

Milwaukee City Attorney requests stay in strip-search cases

The Milwaukee City Attorney’s office has filed a motion to stay the proceedings in four strip-search cases while it appeals to a higher court for a federal judge to be removed.

Apr 20, 2015

US high court rejects Wis. appeal over tribal night hunts

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Wisconsin officials who want to keep in place a decades-old ruling that bars Chippewa tribes from hunting deer at night.

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