Family, Walworth County reach $1.1M settlement over man’s shooting
The family of a Walworth County man shot by a sheriff's deputy has reached a settlement with the county.
Court sides with town in wind farm dispute
A town board did not act unconstitutionally when it waffled on issuing permits for a proposed wind farm that ultimately fell through, according to a federal appeals court ruling.
New case highlights clash of dueling public policies
Recent developments interpreting the protections and limitations of the Drivers Policy Protection Act signal that conflict may be on the way between the DPPA and Wisconsin’s Open Records Law – a reality that may require more resources expended by information-hungry[...]
Appellate court affirms discovery sanctions against Target
After Cheryl Cody complained to Target customer service that she and three family members had been exposed to Ortho Ant & Roach Killer concealed in an air mattress box, she dropped the box off at the west Madison Target store.
Medical examiners’ popularity depends on counsel’s perspective
A medical examiner’s testimony can be the turning point in many cases, but how and whether to employ MEs depends on which side of the table you’re sitting.
Brennan takes road less traveled on career path
When attorney Pat Brennan graduated law school in 1981, he could have joined his father’s Janesville law practice, Brennan Steil SC.
Wisconsin group petitions high court for certiorari
A Wisconsin-based citizens group is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case challenging the annexation of a business park.
Wis. officials file motion over Berlin mascot (UPDATE)
The state wants a lawsuit dismissed that challenges the constitutionality of a 2010 state law that allows the schools superintendent to ban American Indian mascots and logos.
LEGAL CENTS: Seven ways to save on experts
An expert, per Oscar Wilde, is “an ordinary man away from home, giving advice.” He’s probably being well compensated, too.
Who’s Doing What
Quarles & Brady announced that Christopher L. Nickels has joined the firm’s Milwaukee office as an associate in the Labor & Employment Practice Group. Nickels’ practice focuses on representing employers and employees on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including claims of race, age, gender and religious discrimination as well as claims under […]
Legal News
- Report says Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers used alternate email under name of Hall of Fame pitcher
- Voir dire begins in federal jury trial of man allegedly shot by four Milwaukee officers
- Court denies revocation of adoption
- Judge asked to block part of a North Dakota abortion law
- UnitedHealth suit alleges faulty AI led to denied claims
- Animal welfare advocates file lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s new wolf management plan
- Ex-officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd’s killing, stabbed in prison, AP source says
- Wisconsin Attorney General announces $100,000 water pollution settlement
- Milwaukee man sentenced to 30 year bifurcated prison term as ringleader of $9.6 million cocaine conspiracy
- Gov. Evers Grants 82 Pardons, Bringing Total Pardons Granted to 1,111
- Wisconsin District Attorneys’ Association recognizes work of state prosecutors
- Madison man gets 40 years for killing ex-girlfriend, whose body was found under pile of furniture
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