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New damages law will favor employers
A proposal to eliminate the ability of employees to sue for compensatory or punitive damages in state court is headed to Gov. Scott Walker after both the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly passed the law.
Bill would expand use of hearsay in preliminary hearings (UPDATE)
A legislative proposal expanding use of hearsay in preliminary hearings could lead to questionable testimony and potentially render felony pre-trial examinations worthless.
Lawmakers propose product liability change
A legislative proposal would require plaintiffs to retroactively name the manufacturers of defective products in lawsuits in order to have a valid claim.
EDITORIAL: Yes, Mr. Grothman, people do need free lawyers
Logic doesn’t often prevail in the politics versus social services debate.
Domestic abuse bill draws jurisdictional concerns
A legislative proposal extending court jurisdiction for certain restraining orders or injunctions in cases of domestic abuse, child abuse or harassment could lead to an increase in false accusations, said Sen. Glenn Grothman, R-West Bend.
Budget panel votes to eliminate judicial position, office (UPDATE)
The Legislature's budget-writing committee has voted to eliminate the only staff position that coordinates activity of the Judicial Council.
Bill to legalize raw milk sales reappears in Wis.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The push to legalize raw milk sales in Wisconsin is continuing. A bill that would permit the widespread sale of unpasteurized milk is being circulated for cosponsors by Republican Sen. Glenn Grothman and Rep. Don Pridemore. Their proposal they made public Monday would allow for a licensed dairy farmer to register […]
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- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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