Wisconsin governor candidate Tim Michels sues organizer who sought payment
A conservative organizer said Michels' campaign staff promised to pay him $100,000.
Finance agency awaiting judge’s decision on Fannie, Freddie lawsuit
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is seeking a judge’s approval to become a defendant in Milwaukee County’s federal lawsuit against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Housing agency could join lawsuit against Fannie, Freddie
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has until July 8 to petition to be added as a defendant in Milwaukee County’s lawsuit against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Man who killed father sues Shawano County
A man institutionalized for killing his father is suing the Shawano County Sheriff's Department, claiming deputies mishandled his call for help which resulted in the homicide.
Parties reach $737,500 settlement following inmate suicide
The state of Wisconsin has agreed to pay a $737,500 settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit resulting from the suicide of Jessie Miller while he was an inmate at the Columbia Correctional Institute in Portage.
Judge rules against bar in construction lawsuit (UPDATE)
Eric Mahoney says he is worried a judge’s order could mean it’s closing time for his downtown Milwaukee sports bar.
Committee approves lawsuit against former ski hill operator
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors’ Judiciary, Safety and General Services Committee on Thursday gave initial approval to a lawsuit against the former operator of the ski hill at Crystal Ridge in Franklin.
Judge delays decision on House of Correction control (UPDATE)
Milwaukee County will have to wait until Monday to learn whether one of its employees can be questioned in Sheriff David Clarke Jr.’s lawsuit over control of the House of Correction in Franklin.
ACLU sues over Capitol sing-along crackdown
Gov. Scott Walker's administration's crackdown on a handful of state Capitol protesters violates their constitutional right to free speech, American Civil Liberties Union attorneys alleged in a lawsuit filed Monday.
Wis., Romney campaign settle ballot lawsuit
The state of Wisconsin has settled a federal lawsuit brought by Republican Mitt Romney's campaign seeking more time for military and overseas voters in Wisconsin to return ballots that were sent past a federal deadline.
Walgreen Co. sues Milwaukee, two suburbs
Milwaukee and two of its suburbs could be out more than a combined $1.6 million if Walgreen Co. prevails in four tax assessment lawsuits.
Power line opponents file suit to stop project
Opponents of a power line linking La Crosse and Rochester, Minn., are suing Wisconsin regulators who approved the project.
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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