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Gov. Scott Walker has tapped a long-time corporation counsel to fill a spot on the Rock County bench.
Tagged with: Court of Appeals Jeff Kuglitsch Michael Fitzpatrick Scott Walker
Read More »Applications wanted for spot on Rock County bench
Gov. Scott Walker is seeking applicants for a seat on the Rock County Circuit Court.
Tagged with: Michael Fitzpatrick Rock County Circuit Court
Read More »Changes could be coming to state class actions
A group of lawyers, judges and lawmakers are moving forward with a proposal that would have the state’s class-action procedures revised to mirror federal rules.
Tagged with: Bill Gleisner class-action lawsuit Judicial Council Michael Fitzpatrick Tom Shriner
Read More »Council may propose criminal procedure changes
More than 20 years in the making, a proposal to overhaul the state's rules of criminal procedure still could not make it through the state Legislature this year.
Tagged with: April Southwick Brad Schimel Christian Gossett Criminal Procedure Dave Schultz Judicial Council Michael Fitzpatrick
Read More »Court: Hormel workers owed for time putting on uniforms
Hormel Foods Corp. owes hundreds of workers at its Beloit canning plant back wages for the time they spent putting on and taking off required clothing and equipment, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Tagged with: Michael Fitzpatrick Thomas Krukowski Wisconsin Supreme Court
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