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Judge: Agency overreached in asking nurses to repay Medicaid
A judge has ruled that Wisconsin health officials went too far trying to recoup Medicaid payments from dozens of independent nurses who care for severely disabled patients in their homes.
BENCH BLOG: Homicide by text message
In a case of reckless homicide by text messages, a defendant sought to suppress evidence of the messages themselves. The trial court denied his motion and the Court of Appeals affirmed.
State’s treatment court programs gain traction
Wisconsin has more than 50 drug treatment court programs across the state, and court officials say momentum is growing to bring the approach to more counties.
Judge Foster has a sound system for the law
Looking back at her two dozen years on the Waukesha County Circuit Court bench, Judge Kathryn W. Foster is most proud of the moments when she has had a positive effect on someone’s life.
Supreme Court: Estate can seek money from Wis. for assault claim (UPDATE)
By CARRIE ANTLFINGER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that an elderly woman’s estate can pursue her claims that a former state insurance adjuster robbed and assaulted her in 2006. The court’s decision fixed a procedural error by a Waukesha County circuit court judge and the court of appeals. It […]
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