DOJ appeals judge’s ruling to stop voter ID
Wisconsin's Department of Justice is appealing a judge's ruling blocking the state's voter photo identification law.
Judge upholds injunction in voter ID lawsuit
A Wisconsin judge has refused to lift his permanent injunction of the state's voter photo identification law.
Lawmakers ask US DOJ to review voter ID law
Twenty-two Democratic Wisconsin state lawmakers are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to review the state's new voter photo identification law.
Wis. justices consider out-of-state DOJ attorneys
Earlier this month, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments to decide whether attorneys with the U.S. Department of Justice can appear in Wisconsin state courts without being members of the bar or being admitted pro hac vice.
State won’t continue with Beloit Corp. case
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development won't appeal a court ruling denying millions of dollars in severance pay for former Beloit Corp. workers.
Federal appeals court strikes down Wis. donation law (UPDATE)
A federal appeals court has struck down a Wisconsin law limiting how much any one person can donate to independent political action groups.
Businesses brace for new ADA accommodation rules
The vast majority of publicly accessible properties – including hotels, stores, banks, movies theaters, doctors’ offices and barber shops – will be affected by new accessibility rules under the Americans with Disabilities Act governing public accommodations.
Justice Dept. sues apartment complex, alleges racial discrimination
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice is suing a La Crosse apartment complex and its manager, alleging racial discrimination. The lawsuit alleges that the manager of Geneva Terrace Apartments told prospective African-American renters that apartments were not available while telling prospective white renters that apartments were available. The complaint alleges that […]
5 states take Asian carp case to Supreme Court (UPDATE)
By JOHN FLESHER AP Environmental Writer TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Five states asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to hear their plea for quicker federal action to prevent Asian carp and other invasive species from moving between the Great Lakes and Mississippi river watersheds. Michigan Attorney Bill Schuette said he had filed a […]
Walker reviewing proposed concealed carry rules (UPDATE)
Over objections of the National Rifle Association and some Republican lawmakers, anyone wishing to carry a concealed weapon in Wisconsin would have to undergo four hours of training even though the law does not require that.
U.S. Attorney’s Office considering four for special assistant role
Four recent law school graduates are in the running for an unpaid special assistant position at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Madison.
Conspiracy added to charges against neurosurgeon
MILWAUKEE (AP) – A Milwaukee area neurosurgeon is facing additional federal charges that accuse him of conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service. A new indictment was returned Wednesday in Milwaukee alleging Dr. Arvind Ahuja, of Greendale, conspired with bankers to conceal foreign bank accounts from the IRS. The indictment alleges Anhuja told bankers he […]
Legal News
- Wisconsin attorney loses law license, ordered to pay $16K fine
- Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
- Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- 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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