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Chief justice cites ‘bully pulpit’ as source of constitutional amendment (UPDATE)
Republican lawmaker’s push to retool the way Wisconsin’s chief justice title is bestowed could be, longtime Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson said Wednesday, a result of her ability to use the “bully pulpit.”
Abrahamson to deliver State of Judiciary address
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson will give the annual State of the Judiciary address during the Wisconsin Judicial Conference’s meeting Wednesday.
Wis. Supreme Court considering another OLR review
Less than two years after its last review, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering another evaluation of how the state disciplines lawyers.
Justices question OLR director about disciplinary delays
A proposal to greatly reduce the number of referees handling attorney disciplinary cases sparked a larger debate Friday about the state of Office of Lawyer Regulation proceedings in Wisconsin.
Courting concurrence: 2012-13 term shows range of splits in Wis. justices’ decisions
The popular perception of the Wisconsin Supreme Court is that it’s sharply divided between four conservatives and three liberals.
Former state Justice Steinmetz dies at 88
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Donald Steinmetz has died at age 88.
Case analysis: Why state justices ruled in favor of surrogacy agreement
When longtime family friend Monica Schissel agreed to be a surrogate for Marcia and David Rosecky’s child, the couple figured they had a reliable carrier and loving confidant who would safely carry and deliver their first child.
Justices hold off on revoking Wynn’s law license
A West Allis debt collection lawyer facing criminal charges for misappropriating more than $780,000 from clients is suspended from practicing law in Wisconsin.
Justices side with Bostco in Deep Tunnel case
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District must abate a groundwater problem that is damaging a Boston Store, according to a Wisconsin Supreme Court opinion.
Divided state Supreme Court limits DNR power
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against the state Department of Natural Resources in a case that could set a precedent for how much power the DNR has over setting water levels on lakes affected by dams.
CAPITOLISMS BLOG: Concrete evidence of humor at the state’s high court
It’s hard to imagine anyone turning to Wisconsin Supreme Court rulings for entertainment.
Supreme Court rules in workers’ comp case
A lawyer who argued before the Wisconsin Supreme Court is predicting its ruling Thursday will eliminate a “trap” that tripped up attempts to appeal workers’ compensation decisions.
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- Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
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- (UPDATED) Tale of two cities: Pro-Palestinian protests in Milwaukee and Madison differ
- Madison protesters disrupt UW commencement in violation of agreement, attorney says
- Trump may face $100 million-plus tax bill if he loses IRS audit fight over Chicago tower
- Court rejects Avid Telecom’s attempts to dismiss illegal robocalls case
- Madison protesters reach agreement to comply with state law
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