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‘Really?’: Supreme Court justices disagree on invoking laches in homicide appeal
The Wisconsin Supreme Court disagreed on invoking laches in an appeal case that concerns a defendant's rights in a 2007 homicide conviction. Last week, a 4-3 majority upheld imposing laches in the case, prompting the responses "Really?" in one of the arguments.
Supreme Court rejects new trial in 1996 double homicide, clarifies transcript procedure
In a 4-3 decision announced Tuesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected the possibility of having a new trial in a decade-old double homicide case — a request made because of missing transcripts. In upholding an appellate court's previous decision, the majority concluded the defendant could not prevail without make a facially valid claim of arguably prejudicial error, no matter if all or part [...]
Wisconsin judges to receive raises in January
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Pat Roggensack used her State of the Judiciary Address on Wednesday in part to talk about the pay increases judges can expect to receive in January 2020 and January 2021.
Justices say governor should oversee school policy (UPDATE)
Wisconsin's Supreme Court reversed itself Tuesday and allowed the governor to take control of public school policy from the state superintendent, a decision that could translate to a major victory for Republicans if they can defeat Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in three years.
Roggensack re-elected as Wisconsin Supreme Court chief
Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Pat Roggensack has been re-elected to a third, two-year term leading the court.
Abrahamson withdraws herself from another 3 cases
Justice Shirley Abrahamson has withdrawn herself from three more cases pending before the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Abrahamson withdraws from 3 more cases
Justice Shirley Abrahamson has withdrawn from another three cases scheduled for oral argument.
Chief justice: Increasing private bar rate, review of ‘evidence-based’ decision making among priorities
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Pat Roggensack recently announced that the high court’s priorities this term will include not only working with the Legislature on increasing the private bar rate and increasing the ranks of state prosecutors, but also reviewing the work of the state’s court system.
Justice voices concern about proposed change to default-judgment rule (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s public hearing on Thursday was a short one, with just one justice voicing concerns about a proposed rule change.
GOP calls lawmakers back to revise election law
The state Senate may reconvene to rewrite Wisconsin's special elections laws after a judge ordered Gov. Scott Walker to call two such contests to fill vacant legislative seats, Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said Friday.
Chief judge of 7th Circuit to speak at conference
The chief judge of the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals is among the guest speakers that will be featured at the Wisconsin State Bar’s Annual Meeting and Conference.
High court picks new clerk for Supreme Court, Court of Appeals
The Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals have a new clerk.
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- Waukesha man sentenced to 30 years for Sex Trafficking
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