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The family of a Walworth County man shot by a sheriff's deputy has reached a settlement with the county.
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Read More »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.
Tagged with: 7th Circuit Crivello Carlson David Hamilton Frank Lasee William Griesbach wind farm
Read More »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 entities and municipalities in their attempts to navigate both laws.
Tagged with: 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Crivello Carlson Freedom of Information Act open records law U.S. Supreme Court
Read More »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.
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Read More »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.
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Read More »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.
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Read More »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.
Tagged with: certiorari Court of Appeals Crivello Carlson John Roberts
Read More »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.
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Read More »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.
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Read More »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 ...
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