Former state Sen. Hopper wins drunken driving appeal
Former state Sen. Randy Hopper has won a case in state appeals court related to his 2011 arrest for drunken driving.
Appeals court affirms ruling in tainted fountain case
A Milwaukee-based contractor’s insurance companies are not liable for covering damages incurred by those who got sick after breathing in contaminated water that came from a decorative fountain, according to an appellate court decision released Tuesday.
State justices asked to review case that could affect DNA testing standard
The state Court of Appeals is seeking Wisconsin Supreme Court review of a case involving DNA evidence that could clear a man who was sentenced to prison in 2000.
Court denies country singer’s appeal
The appeal of an Oak Creek country singer behind bars for scamming people out of money was denied Tuesday, with appellate judges noting that at least one of his arguments “borders on the frivolous.”
Wis. court: Partner doesn’t owe child support
A state appeals court says a woman who separated from her same-sex partner doesn't have to pay child support, and still has visitation rights with her partner's biological child whom they raised together.
Appeals court upholds conviction in 2003 killing
A state appeals court has upheld the conviction of a Plover man who'd been found guilty of killing a truck driver 10 years ago.
Appeals court reverses ticket decision
If a woman claims she was going faster than 90 mph in a 55 mph zone to get away from an unknown vehicle that was terrorizing her and following her every move, can the trial court legally recognize this as a “necessity” defense for speeding?
Life sentence affirmed in fatal club shooting
An appeals court has rejected a Minnesota man's challenge to his life sentence for a fatal club shooting in downtown La Crosse.
Court orders new trial in bus assault
A state appeals court says a school bus driver accused of sexually assaulting a student deserves a new trial.
Court: Sex assault statements inadmissible
A state appeals court says a West Bend man's statements about sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl should have been suppressed.
Elkhorn woman loses privacy lawsuit against Google
A federal appeals court has dismissed a Wisconsin woman's lawsuit against Google Inc. alleging that it was using her name to generate revenue through online advertising.
Appeals court tosses state furlough lawsuit (UPDATE)
A state appeals court dismissed a lawsuit Thursday demanding state workers get paid sabbatical days to offset mandatory furloughs ordered by then-Gov. Jim Doyle in 2009.
Legal News
- Past State Bar of Wisconsin President Ralph Milton Cagle passed away Friday
- Evers signs Bipartisan reckless driving bill
- Former IRS Employee pleads guilty to money laundering
- Glendale man found guilty of killing his mother, Colorado man also guilty of killing grandmother
- Brady Street shooting lands 30-year-old in hospital, suspect at-large
- Wisconsin governor takes action on 51 Bills
- Fake Donald Trump electors settle civil lawsuit in Wisconsin, agree that President Biden won
- Kohler golf course permit denied as Appeals Court upholds lower court
- Jessica Lynott announces candidacy for Racine County Judge
- Justices wrestle with OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy deal
- LGBTQIA+ sanctuary declarations may lack legal impact
- Teen and parents indicted after high school shootout
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