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Milwaukee federal courthouse temporarily closes to public
The U.S. Courthouse in Milwaukee has been temporarily closed to the public to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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.
Chief judge urges Congress to provide money for courts (UPDATE)
The chief federal judge in Minnesota urged lawmakers on Wednesday to prevent automatic budget cuts from continuing into the next fiscal year, saying scheduled reductions will slow the judicial process and put public safety at risk.
Judiciary: Budget cuts would ‘cripple’ federal courts
Federal judiciary officials, announcing the close of six federal court facilities, said automatic budget cuts that will take place if Congress fails to agree on a budget plan would deal another blow to the federal court system.
Federal court issues scathing order against GOP
A federal court in Milwaukee has issued another scathing order against Republican lawmakers, forcing them to make public emails and other documents related to redistricting that they wanted to keep secret.
Eau Claire-native George named new head of federal defenders
Eau Claire-native Andrea K. George is the new executive director of the team of attorneys representing indigent crime suspects in federal court in Spokane and northern Idaho.
Farmer waives hearing on boat bombing charges
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin farmer accused of bombing three charter fishing boats has waived his preliminary hearing in federal court. Joseph Sloma is expected to appear before a federal grand jury in the next 30 days for possible indictment. According to the criminal complaint, the 47-year Denmark farmer and another man ignited […]
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- Owner of home health company convicted of $2.8M Medicare Fraud Scheme
- Justice Department awards $4.4 billion to support state, local, and Tribal public safety
- Wisconsin Senate committee votes against confirmation for four DNR policy board appointees
- Corn mill owners plead to federal charges in fatal explosion, will pay $11.25 million
- From bananas to baby socks, lawyers stick to routines before arguments
- Colleges should step up their diversity efforts after affirmative action ruling, the government says
- Wisconsin Supreme Court won’t hear longshot case trying to head off impeachment
- Havana Syndrome hits CIA, Congress in Wisconsin, Russia takes credit
- Wisconsin woman gets life without parole for killing and dismembering ex-boyfriend
- Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire
- Wisconsin sues Amazon for illegally maintaining monopoly power
- Wisconsin state Senate’s chief clerk, former Legislative Council attorney, resigns following undisclosed allegation
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
