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Mar 6, 2017

Editorial: Government is trying to hide from you

Gov. Scott Walker has called for elimination of many public and legal notices in his recently proposed budget.

Aug 23, 2016

EDITORIAL: The real lesson of ‘Making a Murderer’

Pity poor defense attorneys. Not only do they tend to work long hours for less pay than many of their colleagues. Their job also can often be worse than thankless.

Aug 4, 2014

Editorial: Aim for real change

A proposal in 2006 to let school employees carry concealed weapons popped up five days after a 15-year-old student shot and killed Weston High School Principal John Klang.

Jun 2, 2014

EDITORIAL: Write on

The best way to write an opinion is the subject of some debate, but there is no denying that a concise, no-words-minced ruling that cuts through the unnecessary legalese and posturing is an easier and more enjoyable read, and thus, one more likely to affect more people.

May 5, 2014

EDITORIAL: Break the cycle of vexatious litigation

Trust is at the heart of the court system.

Feb 28, 2014

EDITORIAL: Wanted: Leaders who will not settle

The state’s civil courts are the realm of the rich, those who can afford as many lawyers as they need.

Jan 17, 2014

Editorial: Appearance matters

Lawyers, especially those with a healthy courtroom practice, are expected to fit inside a very narrow sartorial box.

Dec 26, 2013

EDITORIAL: Declining law school enrollment is no joke

What do you call an 11 percent drop in law school enrollment? A good start.

Oct 21, 2013

Editorial: Making up for lost time

When justly convicted Wisconsin inmates are released, they walk out of prison armed with a written plan for re-entering society and the phone number of at least one state employee who will guide them through the transition.

Aug 19, 2013

Editorial: Restricting access to records is wrong choice

State Rep. Evan Goyke is acting on his assumption that Wisconsin residents are a simple bunch so swayed by gossip that they cannot be trusted with basic court records.

Jul 22, 2013

Editorial: More money, more problems

Recent proposals to limit or abolish state Supreme Court elections attempt to remedy public perception that the high court is a political hotbed.

Jun 17, 2013

Editorial: Protect the protectors

Do a quick Google search of “Karie Cattanach,” and it is all there.

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