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Paul Van Grunsven

Sep 14, 2016

Presenters to committee: Pro bono, limited-scope rules not standalone solutions

Some members of a committee studying how to increase Wisconsin residents’ access to legal representation are looking for a solution that uses mediation, limited scope representation and pro bono work.

Jun 21, 2016

High court to hand down decision in home-rule case

A Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling scheduled for release Thursday promises to further define how much control local governments have over their own affairs even when state lawmakers act to strip them of some of that authority.

Jun 8, 2016

Program seeks to boost numbers of non-Spanish, certified court interpreters

In the 12 years that Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Paul Van Grunsven has been on the bench, there’s scarcely been a week he hasn’t needed to call in an interpreter to translate statements made in a foreign language.

Jun 25, 2015

Appeals court says judge properly dismissed Braun lawsuit (UPDATE)

A judge properly dismissed a lawsuit alleging Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun libeled a former friend who helped him fight allegations he abused steroids, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.

Jun 8, 2015

Lemon Law leaves sour taste in couple’s mouth

When Mary Porter went shopping for a new car with her husband in 2010, she was dead-set on buying a red one with a beige interior to keep her cool in the summer.

Sep 24, 2014

Jail a rarity for civil contempt

Attorney David Pliner knew his request for jail time was “extreme,” but he felt he had to try.

May 2, 2014

OLR seeks license revocation for attorney under IRS investigation (UPDATE)

A Greenfield attorney and investment advisor, who is under federal investigation for potential wire and mail fraud, may lose her law license in Wisconsin.

Mar 6, 2014

BENCH BLOG: Thoughtful decision could have statewide effect

A new state statute trumps local governments’ residency rules in a case decided in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

Jan 28, 2014

Judge voids residency rule for Milwaukee employees

A judge has declared void Milwaukee's 75-year-old requirement that municipal workers live within the city's boundaries.

Jan 16, 2014

Milwaukee judge refuses to dismiss Braun lawsuit (UPDATE)

A lawsuit filed against Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will go forward after a judge refused to dismiss the most serious allegations leveled by a friend who says the slugger sought his help in fighting a failed drug test, then balked on paying him and disparaged him when asked why their relationship soured.

Nov 27, 2013

Bills would change way Claims Board operates (UPDATE)

If a bill introduced this week had been law earlier this year, David Turnpaugh would be out $780.90.

Nov 25, 2013

Claims board agrees to compensate wrongfully convicted man (UPDATE)

The Wisconsin State Claims Board has decided to award a wrongly convicted man $36,847.89 following his third attempt before the panel to seek compensation.

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