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The deadline for the annual Association for Women Lawyers Foundation scholarship applications is on Monday.
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Read More »YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW: Abrahamson let the sunshine in
As Justice Shirley Abrahamson ends her tenure on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, after 43 years and more than 1,300 authored opinions, she leaves a rich legacy of legal scholarship, importantly including her support for government transparency.
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Read More »Hagedorn to be sworn in Thursday
Brian Hagedorn's inauguration as a state Supreme Court justice this week will mark the end of a legal age and starkly underscore governors' power to reshape Wisconsin courtrooms with like-minded appointees.
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Read More »Hagedorn swearing-in illustrates power of appointments
Brian Hagedorn's inauguration as a state Supreme Court justice this week will mark the end of a legal age and starkly underscore governors' power to reshape Wisconsin courtrooms with like-minded appointees.
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Read More »Ginsburg honors Abrahamson during tribute
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg praised Shirley Abrahamson as an inspiration Tuesday in a video tribute as the legal community heralded Wisconsin's longest-serving and first female state Supreme Court justice during a farewell ceremony.
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Read More »Wisconsin Supreme Court says asking about gun allowed
A Milwaukee police officer did not violate the constitutional rights of a person pulled over for a routine traffic stop when the officer asked if they had a weapon in the car, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
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Read More »Final Hagedorn margin nearly same as unofficial tally
The state Elections Commission is certifying Brian Hagedorn's victory over Lisa Neubauer in a Supreme Court race, with a final tally that differed from the unofficial count by just a handful of votes.
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Read More »Abrahamson withdraws herself from another 3 cases
Justice Shirley Abrahamson has withdrawn herself from three more cases pending before the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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Read More »Abrahamson withdraws from 3 more cases
Justice Shirley Abrahamson has withdrawn from another three cases scheduled for oral argument.
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Read More »Abrahamson withdraws from 3 cases
Long-time Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson has suddenly withdrawn from participating in three cases.
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Read More »Hagedorn outraises Neubauer in January in Supreme Court race
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn outraised his challenger, Lisa Neubauer, in January, but still trails her in the total amount of money raised and cash on hand.
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Read More »Wisconsin Supreme Court hopefuls close in fundraising
Two judges vying for a spot on the state Supreme Court raised roughly the same amount of money during the second half of 2018.
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Read More »Abrahamson talks about challenges women face in law
In a rare public appearance outside the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s chambers, Justice Shirley Abrahamson spoke during a lecture at the University of Wisconsin Law School about her experiences as both a judge and a lawyer.
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Read More »Justice to headline law school’s 150th birthday celebration
As part of the University of Wisconsin Law School’s 150th birthday festivities, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson will be giving the school’s Kastenmeier Lecture.
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Read More »Abrahamson has cancer
Longtime Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson says she has cancer.
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Read More »Dallet’s arrival brings hope of friendlier state Supreme Court
When Rebecca Dallet joins the Wisconsin Supreme Court next month, she is looking forward to building strong relationships with her fellow justices after a tumultuous campaign in which she blasted the court as being "broken and dysfunctional."
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Read More »Neubauer says she’s raised $350,000 for Supreme Court race
In an early sign of strength, the new Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Lisa Neubauer says she's already raised more than $358,000.
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Read More »Neubauer announces candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Lisa Neubauer, the chief judge on the state appeals court, announced Thursday she is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court in a bid to replace the retiring liberal Justice Shirley Abrahamson next year.
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Read More »View from around the state: Critical reform for impartiality
Limit the stain of money on decisions by the justices.
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Read More »Waukesha County Judge Lazar considering Supreme Court run
Add Waukesha County Circuit Judge Maria Lazar to the ever-growing list of those considering a run for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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Read More »Democratic DA Susan Happ considering run for Supreme Court
The Democratic Jefferson County district attorney who ran for state attorney general in 2014 is considering running for the state Supreme Court next year, making her the third possible candidate to express interest.
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Read More »View from around the state: Abrahamson broke through many barriers to serve citizens
Shirley Abrahamson, the longest-serving Supreme Court justice in Wisconsin history, was often revered or despised depending on one's political viewpoint.
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Read More »Abrahamson leaves legacy to remember
When Shirley Abrahamson leaves the state Supreme Court next year, she will leave a legacy to remember.
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Read More »Abrahamson won’t seek another term (UPDATE)
Shirley Abrahamson, the longest-serving Wisconsin Supreme Court justice in state history and the first woman to serve on the high court, said Wednesday she will not seek re-election next year, setting up a wide open race to replace her.
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Read More »Longtime Justice Abrahamson misses court for medical tests
Her office said on Thursday that the 84-year-old Abrahamson has been listening in by telephone so she can participate in the cases. Details about the testing being done were not disclosed.
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Read More »High court: Granting petition not in best interests of lawyers, state
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently issued an order this week outlining its decision to deny a petition that would have reined in how the State Bar of Wisconsin can spend the dues that lawyers must pay when they are licensed to practice in the state.
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Read More »High court OKs dissolving sixth judicial administrative district
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has approved a reorganization of the state’s judicial administrative districts.
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Read More »High court issues order on proposal to change appellate record rules
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently issued an order rejecting a request that the court revise its rules involving the appellate record.
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Read More »Tensions high at hearing on dues proposal
Despite reports of her absence from oral argument last week because of illness, Justice Shirley Abrahamson appeared to be on the mend on Monday, interrupting her colleagues on the court and drilling attorneys on their positions.
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Read More »Abrahamson says she missed arguments because of illness
The longtime Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson's office says she missed court arguments this week because she was sick.
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