property law

Jul 14, 2026

Judge dismisses Shalom Wildlife Zoo zoning lawsuit

A Washington County judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging Shalom Wildlife Zoo after Farmington amended its zoning code to allow zoo operations.

Jul 13, 2026

Homeowners sue Lac du Flambeau over boat launch ban

Non-tribal homeowners sued the Lac du Flambeau Tribe over a boat launch ban, escalating a dispute over tribal authority and lake access.

Jul 6, 2026

Microsoft sued over Wisconsin data center noise

Residents sued Microsoft, alleging excessive noise from its Mount Pleasant data center caused property damage, nuisance and negligence.

Jul 6, 2026

Wisconsin lawmaker owes $2K on unpaid ambulance bill

A Wisconsin state lawmaker still owes more than $2,000 on an unpaid Madison ambulance bill after a lawsuit, court fees and a property lien.

Jun 25, 2026

Wisconsin court upholds Menominee tribal immunity

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled the Menominee Tribe is protected by sovereign immunity in a lawsuit over trust land at Legend Lake.

Jun 10, 2026

Judge dismisses case to save historic Alpine Resort

A Door County judge dismissed a taxpayer lawsuit seeking to block demolition of the historic Alpine Resort in Egg Harbor, clearing the way for the new owner to raze it.

Mar 26, 2026

Milwaukee targets landlord over nuisance properties

Milwaukee files nuisance action against landlord over code violations, unpaid taxes, and unsafe rental properties affecting tenants across the city.

Feb 23, 2026

Bondi may aid Lac du Flambeau road dispute reimbursement

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi signaled support for a probe into payments made by Lac du Flambeau to reopen roads amid a sovereignty dispute.

Feb 19, 2026

DOJ may review Lac du Flambeau road dispute

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and Attorney General Pam Bondi may review $600K paid to the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe Nation amid a tribal land road access dispute.

Feb 4, 2026

Rights groups raise issue of habeas corpus in animals

Animal rights groups sued Ridglan Farms in Dane County, alleging cruelty toward 2,000 beagles and seeking their release under Wisconsin animal cruelty laws.

Jan 30, 2026

Shorewood judge limits Lake Michigan beach access rights

A Shorewood judge ruled a man trespassed while walking on Lake Michigan’s shoreline, reigniting debate over public beach access and private property rights.

Jan 9, 2026

Shorewood beach dispute tests public access to Lake Michigan

A Shorewood man challenges Wisconsin shoreline law after a trespass citation, seeking public access to Lake Michigan beaches up to the ordinary high water mark.