Nilsestuen appointed to Dane County Circuit Court
Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Ryan Nilsestuen to the Dane County Circuit Court-Branch 10. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by Judge Juan Colás’ retirement.
Judge refuses to allow partial absentee addresses, for now
A Dane County judge refused Friday to issue a temporary order that would allow local election clerks to accept partial witness addresses on absentee ballots.
Media companies win records lawsuit against Wisconsin legislators
The Associated Press and three other Wisconsin media outlets won a lawsuit Wednesday seeking records related to sexual harassment allegations against a former legislator.
Court: Criminal history checks led to defamation (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state Department of Justice has been defaming a Milwaukee man by linking him to his cousin's criminal history in a database used for background checks.
Madison lawyer fighting year-long suspension
A Madison attorney is challenging a referee’s recommendations that her license be suspended for a year and pay thousands in restitution for allegedly filing either frivolous or meritless cases in federal court.
BENCH BLOG: Appeals decision raises more questions than it answers
The Court of Appeals has decided that expressing opinions is not whistleblowing. But what constitutes opinion and what constitutes whistleblowing?
State’s drug courts grow, but racial disparities persist
Even before Dane County Circuit Judge Sarah O’Brien crunched the numbers, she knew something was amiss. Her strongest evidence: “The courtroom didn’t look right when I walked in.”
DOJ announces resolution of environmental violations case
An animal rendering company in the town of Medina will pay $27,500 in forfeitures and penalties for environmental violations, according to a news release from the state attorney general’s office.
7th Circuit judges demand attorney defend herself against possible sanctions
The 7th Circuit didn’t mince words Wednesday when it said it was “troubled” by a Madison lawyer’s conduct in a mortgage case.
Lawyer saw writing on wall for Act 10 ruling
One of the lead challengers of Act 10 said he had a good idea which way the ruling would go well before the state Supreme Court handed down its decision Thursday.
BENCH BLOG: Wis. justices got pivotal decision wrong
In declining to note its own precedent, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has allowed the governor and state officials to violate a declaratory judgment during the appellate process.
Court says police can negotiate deductibles (UPDATE)
Wisconsin's public union restrictions don't prevent Eau Claire County Sheriff's deputies from negotiating over their share of health care deductibles, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday.
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