Judge to decide yearlong fight between bar, builder
A Milwaukee contractor, after a yearlong legal fight with a sports bar, is asking a judge to make the last call.
Affidavit: GOP got rid of redistricting files
An affidavit filed in federal court this week said documents were deleted from state redistricting computers last year even after lawmakers' aides were told to preserve all records.
Former US attorneys leave Michael Best to start Mequon firm
Steve Biskupic and Michelle Jacobs, both former U.S. attorneys, opened a litigation firm in Mequon this week.
Who’s Doing What: Foley joins LGBT chapter; White earns service award
Foley & Lardner LLP, Milwaukee, joined The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce as its first Gold Founding Member.
Michael Best & Friedrich’s Furlow brings an insider’s perspective to outside work
Jon Furlow has spent time on the inside and outside — as a lawyer, that is.
What to expect when you’re expecting a new practice group
Like growing a family, expanding a firm via a new practice group can be an exciting proposition, especially for first-timers.
Who’s Doing What: New partners at Quarles; ‘Tosa firm changes name
Quarles & Brady LLP announced Andrew Beilfuss, Thomas Krumenacher and Kerry Moskol were elected to partnership and Matthew Vanderpool joined the firm’s Milwaukee office as an associate.
Report: Lawyers in redistricting case withheld emails
Attorneys hired by Republican lawmakers to assist with last year's redistricting process withheld 34 emails from groups suing them despite court orders to release the files, according to an investigator's report.
Newly sworn-in, Trautschold looking ahead to long career
Less than a month into practicing law, David Trautschold was guardedly optimistic about his career as a lawyer, thus far.
Who’s Doing What: Whyte Hirschboeck elects shareholders; new hires at several firms
Andrew Bezouska joined Buelow Vetter Buikema Olson & Vliett LLC, Waukesha. Bezouska’s practice focuses on employee benefits. He earned his law degree from Marquette University Law School in 2004.
Who’s Doing What: DeWitt Ross & Stevens makes additions; Kreiter joins MBA’s board
Shannon Buttchen and Danielle Wampole joined the Madison office of DeWitt Ross & Stevens SC as associates. Wampole and Buttchen previously worked as summer clerks at DeWitt. Both joined the firm’s litigation practice group and earned their law degrees from the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Who’s Doing What: Gencuski joins Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown; Judge Phillips joins Davis & Kuelthau
Bryan Schultz, a partner at Foley & Lardner LLP’s Milwaukee office, was named co-chairman of Foley’s Food Industry Team. Schultz and his co-chair, Michael Flanagan, will lead a team that provides legal and lobbying services for companies that produce, distribute or sell food, and the businesses that deal with them.
Legal News
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- 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
WLJ People
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Russell Nicolet
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Benjamin Nicolet
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Dustin T. Woehl
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Katherine Metzger
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Joseph Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – James M. Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Dana Wachs
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Mark L. Thomsen
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Matthew Lein
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Jeffrey A. Pitman
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – William Pemberton
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Howard S. Sicula