‘Broad sweep of power’ or within public interest? How justices argued provisions in the state election order
Wisconsin is the only state in the U.S. with an April election proceeding as planned, the result of an order the state Supreme Court issued on Monday.
Fractured Supreme Court opinion criticizes lower courts
A fractured opinion from the Wisconsin Supreme Court criticizes the lower courts' lack of detail in an appeal over a Marathon County man's involuntary commitment to a mental institution.
‘Really?’: Supreme Court justices disagree on invoking laches in homicide appeal
The Wisconsin Supreme Court disagreed on invoking laches in an appeal case that concerns a defendant's rights in a 2007 homicide conviction. Last week, a 4-3 majority upheld imposing laches in the case, prompting the responses "Really?" in one of the arguments.
Supreme Court rejects new trial in 1996 double homicide, clarifies transcript procedure
In a 4-3 decision announced Tuesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected the possibility of having a new trial in a decade-old double homicide case — a request made because of missing transcripts. In upholding an appellate court's previous decision, the majority concluded the defendant could not prevail without make a facially valid claim of arguably prejudicial error, no matter if all or part [...]
Ziegler unopposed for 10-year Supreme Court term
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler is on the ballot unopposed for a second 10-year term.
Ziegler submits signatures for re-election
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler has filed nearly 4,000 signatures to get on the ballot this spring.
No challengers yet for Ziegler in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
No one has announced plans to challenge Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler's re-election — potentially setting up an uncontested race for a seat on the state's highest court for the first time since 2006.
Supreme Court justice announces re-election committee
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler is starting to put together her re-election campaign.
BENCH BLOG: Supreme Court has wrong say on pro se
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals recently rebuked the Wisconsin Supreme Court for a 2010 opinion upholding a Waukesha County judge’s cursory denial of a defendant’s right to self-representation.
State Supreme Court upholds wind turbine rules (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld a rule that puts a maximum limit on restrictions local governments can place on wind power projects.
Court gives initial OK to privacy rule (UPDATE)
Lawyers and others who file court documents will be responsible for removing Social Security numbers and similar personal information beforehand, under a rule petition adopted by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Republicans say they won’t touch judicial panels (UPDATE)
The Joint Finance Committee has approved a motion to delete Gov. Scott Walker's budget recommendation to eliminate the Judicial Council.
Legal News
- Chicago man sentenced to prison after being caught with ‘Trump Gun’
- FTC bans non-competes
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Dane County Circuit Court
- Milwaukee man charged in dismemberment death pleads not guilty
- Democratic-led states lead ban on the book ban
- UW Madison Professor: America’s child care crisis is holding back moms without college degrees
- History made in Trump New York trial opening statements
- Prosecutor won’t bring charges against Wisconsin lawmaker over fundraising scheme
- Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting
- Vice President Harris to reveal final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
- Election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
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