Wisconsin appeals court race takes partisan turn
Voters in southeastern Wisconsin on Tuesday were choosing a Court of Appeals judge in a race that took a sharp partisan turn and featured ads referring to the Waukesha Christmas parade killings.
Brash appointed as Court of Appeals chief judge
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has appointed Judge William Brash III as chief judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
Appellate eFiling becomes mandatory on Thursday
Electronic filing in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals will become mandatory on Thursday.
Supreme Court: Reasoning unnecessary in appellate court’s denial of petition for interlocutory appeal
A Wisconsin Supreme Court majority has ruled that appellate courts are under no obligation to explain their reasoning for discretionary denials petitions for interlocutory appeal.
Court of Appeals District III to begin accepting eFiling on Aug. 3
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals District III will begin to accept all documents by eFiling on Aug. 3.
Wisconsin joins states, cities challenging Trump mileage standards rollback
Nearly two dozen states and several cities on Wednesday filed a legal challenge to the Trump administration's rollback of Obama-era mileage standards, saying science backed up the old regulations developed with the help of the nation's car makers.
Supreme Court finds appellate court ‘jumped the gun’ in lawsuit over MSA provision
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has found the Court of Appeals "short-circuited" a circuit court by issuing a constructive trust in the absence of fact-finding.
Dávila appointed Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge
Gov. Tony Evers has named Jack L. Dávila the newest Milwaukee County circuit court judge. Dávila fills a vacancy made by Judge Maxine White's appointment to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
Appellate court operational changes extended through May 22
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has extended changes to its appellate court operations through May 22.
US appeals court upholds Trump rules involving abortions
A U.S. appeals court on Monday upheld Trump administration changes that include additional hurdles for those seeking abortions through a federal program that helps low-income women.
Triggiano named new Milwaukee County chief judge (UPDATE)
Judge Mary Triggiano is the new chief judge of the First Judicial Administrative District in Milwaukee County. The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced Triggiano's appointment on Wednesday.
Judge Maxine White appointed to Court of Appeals
Judge Maxine White has been appointed to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District 1. She’s the first woman of color to serve on the Wisconsin appellate court. White is the chief judge of the First Judicial District and is responsible for the administrative, fiscal and personnel oversight of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court. She’s been […]
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- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
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- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
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- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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