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BENCH BLOG: Concurrence stated it best in high court decision
A decision at the end of its last term divided the Wisconsin Supreme Court several ways.
BENCH BLOG: A change in course at the high court
The U.S. Supreme Court has changed course after nearly 50 years by deciding that the touchstone of Fourth Amendment jurisprudence is trespass to a property interest, not reasonable expectation of privacy.
BENCH BLOG: Job well done at Court of Appeals
In a new court of appeals case, the doctrine of mutual mistake in a home sale contract meets a motion for sanctions based on frivolous claims.
BENCH BLOG: The importance of jury instruction
When there’s no objection to jury instructions, how can they be faulty enough to warrant reversal?
BENCH BLOG: Judges’ perspectives on voir dire
Voir dire is subject to judicial control and discretion, so it pays to know your judge.
BENCH BLOG: Mental commitment case shows the need to question
A mental commitment case that recently went before the state Supreme Court offers a valuable lesson to attorneys and judges: listen closely.
Webb, Key due in court to face forgery, theft charges
The felony theft case against Freida Webb, Milwaukee County’s former disadvantaged business enterprise program director, is scheduled for a preliminary hearing at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Former DBE director out on bond in felony theft case
Freida Webb, the former director of Milwaukee County’s Office of Community Business Development Partners, was released Thursday on a $1,000 signature bond in connection with four felony charges.
DiMotto goes out on top
Jean DiMotto has spent her 29-year legal career proving that a colleague was right when saying the Milwaukee judge never lacked for courage.
Walker appoints commissioner to replace Milwaukee County judge
Tax Appeals Commissioner Thomas McAdams will replace outgoing Milwaukee Circuit Judge Jean DiMotto, Gov. Scott Walker’s office announced Tuesday.
Carmody guides the next generation
Mentoring young attorneys is not an elective for Megan Carmody. She considers it a job requirement.
Reserve judges pose strategic dilemma for lawyers
When faced with an unknown reserve judge, criminal defense attorney Theodore Perlick Molinari seeks delays rather than risking an unexpected ruling.
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- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
- KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
- UPDATED: ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
- Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
- Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
- Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
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