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Panel extends temporary concealed-carry rules (UPDATE)
Wisconsin lawmakers voted Thursday to extend temporary guidelines for the issuing of concealed weapons permits until mid-December.
Watchdog: Labor board lawyer broke ethics rules
The top lawyer at the National Labor Relations Board violated federal ethics rules by helping investigate a case involving Wal-Mart Stores Inc. despite holding a financial interest in the company, the board's inspector general has found.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: The problem with bankruptcy isn’t attorneys’ fees
In recent months press reports have discussed the Justice Department’s attempt to control bankruptcy lawyers fees.
State’s DOJ proposes new concealed-carry rules (UPDATE)
Concealed carry applicants in Wisconsin would need instruction in the use of deadly force and how to avoid violent situations under new rules the state Justice Department has proposed.
FBI to review lab work on thousands of convictions
The Justice Department and the FBI will review thousands of criminal convictions from over a decade ago for possibly flawed analysis of hair sample evidence.
US Justice Dept. to monitor recall election
The U.S. Justice Department says it will monitor elections in Wisconsin and three other states this week to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act. The law prohibits discrimination in the election process.
Audit: Prisoners, fugitives got food stamps (UPDATE)
Hundreds of Wisconsin prisoners, fugitives and parole violators have been illegally collecting food stamp benefits, costing the state hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to a state audit released Friday.
US Justice Department to monitor Wis. elections
The U.S. Justice Department says it is dispatching observers to observe Wisconsin's presidential primary on Tuesday.
Court denies feds’ appeal in insurance case (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court refused Thursday to allow the federal government to appeal an order barring the Internal Revenue Service from pursuing claims against a special account the state created to protect a struggling insurance company's policyholders.
Senate sends concealed-carry bill to committee (UPDATE)
Republicans in the state Senate don't plan to vote on a bill doing away with minimum concealed carry training requirements.
Judge to hear arguments in voter ID lawsuit
Judge Richard Niess is scheduled to hear arguments Thursday about the constitutionality of Wisconsin's new voter photo identification law.
Walker restores funding for sex-assault victims
Gov. Scott Walker on Tuesday exempted the state Department of Justice from certain budget cuts that would have meant less money for organizations that help victims of sexual assault.
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