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Mar 10, 2021

Supreme Court: Reasoning unnecessary in appellate court’s denial of petition for interlocutory appeal

A Wisconsin Supreme Court majority has ruled that appellate courts are under no obligation to explain their reasoning for discretionary denials petitions for interlocutory appeal.

Nov 15, 2018

Judicial Council to discuss Wisconsin’s “clawback” rule

At its next meeting, the Wisconsin Judicial Council plans to discuss whether recent changes to the state’s rules of civil procedure warrant any modifications of separate rules concerning inadvertent disclosures of privileged information during discovery proceedings.

Apr 3, 2018

Walker signs tort-reform bill (UPDATE)

Gov. Scott Walker was expected on Tuesday to sign legislation making a long list of changes to the state’s civil litigation rules.

Mar 13, 2018

Tort-reform bill may still have chance

Following the introduction of an amendment that would scale back proposed changes to discovery procedures, a bill that would overhaul various parts of the state’s civil-litigation rules is now scheduled to go before a Senate committee on Wednesday.

Jan 30, 2018

Personal injury lawyers offer change to tort-reform bill

Two Republican lawmakers who are personal-injury lawyers are proposing an amendment that would scale back a so-called tort-reform bill.

Jan 5, 2018

Bill could decrease contractor liability, legal costs

Beyond being subject to less liability for injuries on construction projects, contractors could see a decrease in their legal expenses should lawmakers adopt a proposal that went before a legislative panel on Thursday.

Nov 30, 2017

Wisconsin GOP proposes shortening statute of limitations

Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill that would shorten the statute of limitations for bringing civil lawsuits.

Jul 17, 2014

Open discovery takes away element of surprise

Trials in Florida were never boring, but there weren’t that many surprises, either.

Nov 18, 2013

Debate intensifies over proposed federal discovery rules

Debate is heating up over proposed changes to federal civil procedures rules governing discovery as lawmakers, plaintiff-side attorneys and consumer advocates warn that the amendments could limit some litigants’ access to the courts.

Dec 26, 2012

Civil Procedure – FOIA – discovery — attorney work product

12-2273 Appleton Papers Inc. v. EPA

Dec 5, 2012

Criminal Procedure — discovery

2011AP1825-CR State v. Shannon

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