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Honrath finds success in her homecoming
Margaret Honrath used to roll her eyes at stories from the courthouse.
Federal court officials predict sequester fallout (UPDATE)
Wisconsin’s federal court system is bracing for another round of budget cuts brought on by the sequester.
Utility settles with DOJ in Clean Air Act lawsuit
The Wisconsin Public Service Corp., a utility company, has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice in a lawsuit alleging violations of the Clean Air Act.
Couple files suit against Milwaukee County DA (UPDATE)
An Orthodox Jewish couple from Milwaukee who has been investigated multiple times on allegations of child abuse is suing local prosecutors and child-welfare investigators for what they see as wrongdoing in court and investigation proceedings.
Clerk competition fierce for positions with federal judges
Judge Pamela Pepper had to bite her tongue when she read in the cover letter for a clerkship position that the applicant was excited about working in “Seattle, one of my favorite cities.”
State DOJ shifts concealed-carry case to federal court
The state Department of Justice has moved a lawsuit over concealed carry class sizes to federal court.
Federal judges fired up over social security cases
Tensions between the Social Security Administration and the judicial community boiled over recently, as evidenced in a terse decision issued by Eastern District of Wisconsin Judge J.P. Stadtmueller.
Former US attorneys leave Michael Best to start Mequon firm
Steve Biskupic and Michelle Jacobs, both former U.S. attorneys, opened a litigation firm in Mequon this week.
Magistrate judge working his way through retirement
There barely was enough time to congratulate U.S. Magistrate Judge Aaron Goodstein on his retirement before he was back on the bench.
Halfenger appointed as bankruptcy judge for Eastern District
G. Michael Halfenger has been appointed to a 14-year term as U.S. bankruptcy judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. He will take office Jan. 11.
Milwaukee facility manager recoups $90K in employment lawsuit
The former manager of a Milwaukee assisted-living facility recouped unpaid wages and attorney fees in a recent Eastern District of Wisconsin case.
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- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Sheboygan and Green County Sheriffs
- North Carolina man who harbored Nazi memorabilia and attacked Black and Latino men sentenced to 41 months
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