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Justices decline to discipline attorney convicted of homicide (UPDATE)
A Manitowish Waters attorney who was convicted of killing his brother while driving drunk in 2002 will not face discipline, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Justices deem attorney’s rule violation too minimal for discipline
A Monroe attorney who did not cooperate with an attorney discipline investigation violated the rules, but the violation was so minimal that it doesn’t require discipline, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
ATJ commission still planning to seek more money
An influx of money from pro hac vice fees will allow Wisconsin’s Access to Justice Commission Inc. to continue its work, but questions remain about its future viability.
State hikes pro hac vice fees
A $200 increase to the fee out-of-state attorneys pay to handle cases in Wisconsin will bring a much-needed boost to the state’s Access to Justice Commission and Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation.
Justices vote down proposal to make some OLR investigations public
The public will not be privy to attorney misconduct investigations before a formal complaint is filed, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Minnesota attorney’s license reinstated in Wisconsin
A Minnesota attorney with an extensive disciplinary history in that state is allowed to practice in Wisconsin again, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Wis. justices allow lawyer to break attorney-client privilege
An Eau Claire criminal defense attorney who sent a letter to a judge containing information normally protected by attorney-client privilege did not violate any ethical rules, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Supreme Court reinstates Soldon’s license (UPDATE)
A Shorewood labor law attorney whose admitted addiction to opiates led to criminal behavior can practice law again, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
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