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Justices divided over decision not to reappoint Judicial Commission head
Milwaukee attorney John Dawson, head of the commission working to discipline state Justice David Prosser, won’t be returning once his term expires Aug. 1.
Judicial Commission attorney argues for public forum in Prosser ethics case
In a letter (PDF) filed Friday with the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Milwaukee attorney Frank Gimbel argued in favor of a public forum for handling the pending ethics case against state Justice David Prosser.
Wis. justice: Colleague must recuse from case
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser has asked another colleague to step out of his discipline case.
Justice Roggensack recuses herself from Prosser case
The first of four Wisconsin Supreme Court justices asked to step aside in the pending ethics case against Justice David Prosser has agreed to do so.
State justices’ boycott reflects divided court
A Wednesday afternoon boycott staged by four state justices enhanced the fractured image of the Supreme Court and could happen again if its leader doesn’t conform to a new protocol.
Justice Prosser wants recusals in discipline case
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser says he'll ask his colleagues to recuse themselves from his discipline case.
State Supreme Court opts to close some meetings
A sharply divided Wisconsin Supreme Court voted Monday to end its longstanding practice of discussing court administrative matters in open conference.
Despite cost, court sees value in State Bar audit
As the state Supreme Court inches closer toward a performance audit of the State Bar of Wisconsin, some say the endeavor would be a waste of time and money.
State Supreme Court agrees to consider abolishing mandatory bar (UPDATE)
On Thursday, the state Supreme Court breathed life into a contentious petition to abolish mandatory participation in the State Bar of Wisconsin.
Supreme Court shoots down open deliberations (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday shot down proposals to hold private deliberations in public, but is still considering a therapeutic resolution to internal bickering that has plagued the court.
Case could open door to billing class action suits
A case involving the voluntary payment doctrine and “cramming” currently before the Wisconsin Supreme Court could open courthouse doors to large class actions alleging overbilling.
Late filing accepted as timely in jerky dispute
A $5 million punitive damage award has been effectively reinstated in a dispute between the shareholders of Link Snacks Inc., which makes beef jerky and other meat products. The jury actually imposed reciprocal $5 million punitive damage awards against the parties, what some of the Wisconsin Supreme Court justices described as “a wash.” Both parties […]
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