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Wisconsin courts need more judges, workload study finds
A new Wisconsin court study found the state needs more judges and court officials to manage growing workloads and case complexity.
Sara Gehrig-Woodman appointed Rock County judge
Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Sara Gehrig-Woodman to the Rock County Circuit Court – Branch 7.
Immigration lawyer seeks release of Sheboygan Falls woman
An immigration lawyer seeks the release of a Sheboygan Falls woman held by ICE despite a judge ruling she can remain in the United States.
Wausau attorney pleads not guilty to intimidation charges
A Wausau-area attorney pleaded not guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges alleging she intimidated a victim tied to a criminal and divorce case.
Brookfield attorney license revoked in abuse case
Wisconsin Supreme Court revokes attorney Osman Mirza’s license after felony stalking and domestic abuse conviction involving prolonged misconduct.
Marathon County pilot supports child victims in court
Marathon County is expanding CASA advocates into criminal court to support child victims, addressing gaps in legal protections and reducing trauma during trials.
Taylor launches first TV ad in court race
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor launches her first TV ad as fundraising tops $3.4 million, widening the gap with opponent Maria Lazar.
ACLU seeks court action over delayed prison nursery program
The ACLU asks a Dane County judge to enforce an order requiring Wisconsin’s DOC to create a prison nursery program for incarcerated mothers.
Oconto County judge retiring May 1
Circuit Court Judge Michael T. Judge will retire May 1 after more than 20 years on the Oconto County bench. Gov. Evers seeks applicants to fill the seat.
State attorney numbers decline as rural shortages grow
A Wisconsin Supreme Court report finds attorney numbers declining statewide, with rural regions facing growing shortages that strain access to justice.
Judicare Legal Aid merges with Legal Action of Wisconsin
Judicare Legal Aid and Legal Action of Wisconsin merged Jan. 1, expanding access to civil legal services statewide with offices across Wisconsin.
Divorce by affidavit just makes good sense
New Wisconsin divorce law avoids court visit for couples.
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- Wisconsin sheriffs appeal ICE detention lawsuit
- Organic dairy brands sue over federal milk pricing rules
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- Federal judge dismisses DOJ voter data lawsuit in Wisconsin
- Republicans spend $500K on ads in Wisconsin AG race
- Evers seeks applicants for Milwaukee judgeship
- Residents sue over Driftless region transmission line
Case Digests
- Involuntary Commitment-Waiver of Rights
- Contractual Discretion-Appellate Forfeiture-Raffle Statutes
- Standing -Zoning Variance
- Strickland Standard-Sentencing Discretion
- Sixth Amendment-Harmless Error
- Harassment Injunction-Social Media Evidence
- Termination of Parental Rights-Evidentiary Sufficiency
- Termination of Parental Rights-Reasonable Efforts
- Special Condition 13-Issue Preservation
- Right of Publicity Act-Defamation
- Plea Withdrawal-Witness Recantation-
- Election Fraud-Official Misconduct
