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Schimel suing over ozone rules
Wisconsin justice officials announced Monday that they have joined other states in a challenge of federal ozone limits that opponents contend will discourage employers from moving to places where the new standards fall most heavily on businesses.
Records: DOJ investigator resigned amid harassment probe
A high-level state Justice Department supervisor resigned last fall amid an internal investigation into allegations he sexually harassed female co-workers, documents the agency released Friday show.
State issues 300,000 concealed-carry permits since 2011
Wisconsin's Department of Justice has issued 300,000 concealed carry permits since the law went into effect in 2011.
DOJ joins investigation of 2 deaths in Medford
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is assisting in the investigation of two people who were found dead in an apartment in Medford.
Widow of man killed in motorcycle shop standoff files claim
The widow of a man killed during a hostage standoff at a motorcycle shop has filed a $3.5 million claim against a Wisconsin city and three police officers.
DA clears Ashwaubenon officer in deadly shooting
A police officer in Ashwaubenon could return to the streets as early as next week after he was cleared in a deadly shooting.
New IT system leading to pay problems for DOJ, Judicial Council
Some state agencies, including the Judicial Council and the Wisconsin Department of Justice, continue to face problems with the state’s new IT system.
Democrat introduces bills in wake of youth prison probe
A Democratic state senator has crafted a package of bills he says are designed to increase safety at Wisconsin prisons in the wake of an investigation into alleged abuse at the state's juvenile prison.
Feds close investigation into Milwaukee voucher program (UPDATE)
Federal officials have closed a long-running investigation into whether Milwaukee's school voucher program discriminates against disabled students.
Man to be retried in wife’s 2008 poisoning death
A Wisconsin man whose conviction in his wife's death by antifreeze-poisoning was overturned in 2013 will be retried.
High court set to rule on whistleblower case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to decide Wednesday whether the state’s whistleblower statute should have protected a state justice department employee who was demoted after she warned her superiors that using state employees for the then-attorney general’s trip to a political convention could have violated state law.
Former Madison police chief to lead US Department of Justice program
A retired Madison police chief has been chosen to lead a new U.S. Department of Justice initiative focused on improving police practices and accountability.
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- Watchdog files open meetings lawsuit against secret panel studying Wisconsin justice’s impeachment
- McCarthy allies press GOP holdouts
- States expand Medicaid dental coverage
- Airbnb cracks down on bogus listings
- Hackers breach 2 Vegas casinos
- Solo vs. big law: Does size really matter?
- Wisconsin Court System’s director of public information officer retires abruptly
- New lawsuit launched over secret Vos impeachment investigation
- Federal judge rules for students with disabilities in age-cutoff case
- Wisconsin DNR board appointees tell Republican lawmakers they don’t support wolf population limit
- The most prevalent forms of cyber crime (CHART)
- Money laundering complaint filed against Justice Protasiewicz by convicted felon, election denier, alleged stalker
WLJ People
- Evers appoints McElroy as Price County district attorney
- Evers appoints Ann Peacock to Dane County Circuit Court
- Michael Best appoints Sarah Alt to new role as chief process and AI officer
- Attorney Peter Baziano joins Murphy Desmond in its Business and Real Estate practice groups
- GRGB partner Karnes honored at Run for Justice
- DeWitt’s Miotke reappointed to SPD’s Board
- Hupy and Abraham wins award for ‘Behind the Handlebars’ video series
- Evers appoints trio to Milwaukee County Circuit Court
- Kubiak joins Amundsen Davis’ Business Litigation Service Group
- GRGB partners Jason Luczak, Nicole Masnica honored with Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers award
- Teuta Jonuzi, Joshua Hargrove promoted to equity partners at Tracey Wood & Associates
- Reinhart’s Taggatz joins International Association of Defense Counsel
