Walker says he senses no gay marriage ‘movement’
Gov. Scott Walker, a staunch defender of Wisconsin's gay marriage ban, said Wednesday that he senses no "significant movement" to undo the law even though a federal lawsuit filed Monday challenges its constitutionality.
2013’s largest settlements
The six largest settlements reported to Wisconsin Law Journal in 2013.
Legislator introduces more heroin bills (UPDATE)
A Republican assemblyman is working on several more bills designed to combat heroin and drug abuse.
Jefferson County DA jumps into attorney general race
A southeastern Wisconsin prosecutor is getting into the attorney general's race.
Second Chance Bill moves forward
A Wisconsin Senate committee approved a bill Wednesday that seeks to move 17-year-old, first-time offenders into juvenile court.
Assembly committee passes heroin prosecution bill (UPDATE)
An Assembly bill that gives individuals who call 911 to report a heroin overdose immunity from prosecution for certain crimes unanimously passed out of committee Thursday.
Mining cos. ordered to pay $80K in fines
Two Minnesota mining companies will pay $80,000 in forfeitures and fees for discharging sediment into a wetland complex, creek and the St. Croix River.
DOJ: No investigation into gun allegations
The state Department of Justice won't conduct an internal investigation into an agent who was accused of illegally manufacturing and selling weapons.
Wisconsin DOJ awards grants
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has awarded 11 grants worth nearly $561,000 to help victims of sexual assault and domestic abuse.
Brother of victim is shocked conviction is vacated
The brother of a Wisconsin woman killed 15 years ago with antifreeze said Friday that he was at first shocked when he heard a judge overturned her husband's conviction in the case.
AG says he’s not positioned for higher office
Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said he doesn't plan on running for higher office or joining a private law firm after he leaves office at the end of next year.
Wis. Supreme Court voids contempt order preventing union elections (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 5-2 Thursday to void a Dane County judge’s contempt order that would have prevented recertification elections for public school unions from taking place this year.
Legal News
- Wisconsin attorney loses law license, ordered to pay $16K fine
- Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
- Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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