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Walker releases names of potential Prosser replacements (UPDATE)
More than half of the applicants vying to replace retiring Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser already owe their jobs to Gov. Scott Walker — and now he could tap one of them for the state's highest court.
Should grandparents have visitation rights?
In a rare unanimous decision, the Wisconsin Supreme Court construed the meaning of the statute on grandparents’ visitation rights after a divorce.
View from around the state: Appoint a commission to find successor for Prosser
With the retirement of state Supreme Court Justice David Prosser, Gov. Scott Walker has an opportunity to set an example for how justices are selected for Wisconsin's highest court. He should seize it.
Prosser retirement means big changes for high court
For Milwaukee criminal defense attorney David Ziemer, Justice David Prosser’s recent retirement announcement means the state’s highest court will be losing a justice who could always be counted on to provide a perspective a bit out of the common run.
Walker starts looking for Prosser replacement on high court
Gov. Scott Walker has started searching for someone to finish out most of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser's term.
Supreme Court Justice Prosser announces retirement (UPDATE)
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser announced Wednesday that he plans to retire this summer, ending nearly 18 years on the court marked by a rare physical altercation with a rival justice.
Special prosecutor asks high court to reconsider Walker decision (UPDATE)
A special prosecutor has asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to reconsider its decision ending an investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's recall campaign, a move that signals he may take the case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Justice defends decision to not recuse himself from John Doe case (UPDATE)
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser said Thursday he didn't have to recuse himself from a ruling that ended a secret investigation into coordination between Republican Gov. Scott Walker's recall campaign and outside groups.
Supreme Court upholds drunken driving conviction
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld the drunken driving conviction in a case where Justice David Prosser withdrew after he or his staff apparently contacted the state crime lab for information.
Elections board officials defend judges’ performance
Wisconsin election board officials told the Legislature's audit committee Wednesday that they have been struggling with an unprecedented workload as they worked to blunt a critical evaluation of their performance and save their agency from the chopping block.
BENCH BLOG: Court’s divided decision inspires call to action
The Wisconsin Supreme Court subscribes to a new interpretation of “surviving spouse” under the wrongful death statute.
Supreme splits deepen: Analysis of latest term reveals new lows for concurrence
Despite an absence of turnover on the Wisconsin Supreme Court in recent years, Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson and Justice Ann Walsh Bradley are becoming increasingly marginalized.
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