FBI interviews Milwaukee officers in 2020 election probe
The FBI interviewed Milwaukee police officers as part of a federal probe into Wisconsin's 2020 presidential election, sources told the Journal Sentinel.
Franklin man pleads guilty to SNAP fraud, tax crimes
Franklin man admits to SNAP fraud and filing false tax returns in federal court, causing over $1.6M in losses. Sentencing set for July 28.
Amundsen Davis promotes Hampel to partner
Amundsen Davis LLC, a leading Midwest law firm, announced the promotion of Katie Hampel to partner in its Milwaukee office.
Milwaukee settles lawsuit by former deputy city attorney
Milwaukee agreed to a $50,000 settlement after a former deputy city attorney’s defamation lawsuit over an inspector general report was dismissed in circuit court.
Milwaukee store owner pleads guilty to $1.6M SNAP fraud
A Milwaukee convenience store owner agreed to plead guilty to $1.6M SNAP fraud, wire fraud and tax violations, facing possible prison time and fines.
Drones newest part of Milwaukee police response
By David Clarey USA Today Network Milwaukee police have started using drones to respond faster to 911 calls than what officers can typically do. Milwaukee Police Department officials announced on […]
Lawsuit challenges ICE policy targeting crime victims
Immigrant advocates sue ICE, claiming a 2025 policy unlawfully deports crime victims and violates federal protections under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hyatt guard pleads guilty in D’Vontaye Mitchell death
Former Hyatt security guard Todd Erickson pleads guilty to felony murder in D’Vontaye Mitchell’s death after a violent hotel altercation in Milwaukee.
Mergers and Acquisitions – Power List – Philip Koutnik, Husch Blackwell
Philip Koutnik strives to be a deal maker for his clients, not a roadblock, focusing on what matters most to the clients while providing effective counsel.
Mergers and Acquisitions – Power List – Katrene Zelenovskiy, Quarles
Katrene Zelenovskiy brings a pragmatic, business-oriented approach to mergers and acquisitions.
Election 2024 Republican Primary Debate-eve in Milwaukee
The RNC had previously considered other cities to host the first 2024 debate, including, Pittsburgh, Nashville, and Salt Lake City, but ultimately the battleground state of Wisconsin was chosen.
Oak Creek woman sentenced to 4-1/2 years in prison for embezzlement
Investigators said a 53-year-old Oak Creek woman embezzled more than $600,000 from a landscaping company while she worked as a secretary there.
Legal News
- Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs judicial recusal rules
- Wisconsin settles Waupun prison death lawsuit for $3.75M
- Wisconsin settles $10M PFAS lawsuit against Tyco
- Poll: Most Americans think Supreme Court favors Trump
- FBI interviews Milwaukee officers in 2020 election probe
- Georgia-Pacific settles wrongful termination lawsuit
- Attorney reprimanded over witness payments
- Animal rights activists set for trial in beagle raid case
- Wisconsin ballot curing lawsuit seeks uniform voter rules
- Kenosha couple loses appeal in Brewers 50/50 raffle case
- State lawsuit seeks electronic ballots for disabled voters
- Attorney disbarred after sexual assault conviction
Case Digests
- Involuntary Medication-Competency to Stand Trial
- Informer Privilege Statute-Clear Error
- Sixth Amendment-Third-Party Perpetrator Evidence
- Plea Withdrawal-Manifest Injustice
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel-Procedural Bar
- CHIPS Confidentiality-Remedial Versus Punitive Sanctions
- Insurance Law
- Breach of Contract-Rule 12(b)(6) Dismissal
- Constitutional Law-Qualified Immunity-First Amendment Retaliation
- Qualified Immunity-Excessive Force-Civil Rights
- Hostile Work Environment-Sexual Harassment
- Sufficiency of Evidence-McDonnell Douglas Framework












