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No additional jail time in accidental shooting in Madison
A Dane County judge says a woman who accidentally shot a friend in the face won't have to serve any additional jail time and can ask to have her felony conviction expunged after she pays restitution and court costs.
Supreme Court assumes jurisdiction over lawsuit over clerk’s absentee-voter advice
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has assumed jurisdiction over a lawsuit involving a Dane County clerk's advice to voters to mark themselves as indefinitely confined because of the governor's stay-at-home order to get around Wisconsin's photo ID requirement.
Dane County courts to limit in-person proceedings starting Monday
The Dane County Circuit Court is temporarily suspending many of its in-person proceedings because of coronavirus concerns.
Wisconsin Supreme Court backs Enbridge in Dane County case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Canadian company Enbridge Energy doesn't need to carry additional insurance for a pipeline project in Dane County, despite the local government's insistence that it do so lest there be an accidental spill.
2nd Wisconsin judge blocks sections of lame-duck laws (UPDATE)
A second Wisconsin judge on Tuesday blocked parts of laws that Republicans passed in a lame-duck session limiting Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul's powers, handing Democrats another legal victory in their battle against the legislation in less than a week.
Two Madison lawyers duel over spot on Dane County bench
Besides having to choose between the two candidates running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, voters in Dane County will be weighing in on a rare contest for a spot on their county’s circuit-court bench.
Politics unavoidable at Dane County Courthouse
Many of the biggest battles over hotly contested Republican-backed legislation in recent years have been fought a block away from the state Capitol at the Dane County Courthouse.
Plaintiff settles after car accident
This accident took place at the intersection of highways V and I in the town of Vienna, which is in northern Dane County.
Bill would allow those suing state to pick venue (UPDATE)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin state Senate has passed a Republican-backed bill that would allow people suing the state or a state employee to pick where the case would be heard. Current law requires all cases against the state, as well as their appeals, to be heard in Dane County unless specifically authorized by […]
Blanchard broadens legal skills on appellate court bench
In his first year on the appellate court bench, Brian Blanchard had to travel back in time.
Senate bill could raise cost of cases against state
Individuals filing cases against the state of Wisconsin could now have their arguments heard by the judge of their choice, according to a Senate bill approved by the governing body’s judiciary committee Tuesday. Senate Bill 117 would allow plaintiffs — who file cases where the lone defendant is the state or one of its boards […]
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