State bill would lift statute of limitations on certain violent crimes
A fast-tracked legislative proposal lifting the statute of limitations on a handful of violent crimes would erase the legal barrier for victims to potentially receive justice against an offender, but it also could make cases harder to defend after six years.
Contracts — statute of limitations — builder’s statute of repose
2011AP643 Kalahari Development, LLC, v. Iconica, Inc.
Tort reform passes Minnesota House
Four bills that Republicans say will reduce the cost and number of lawsuits in the state passed the Minnesota House of Representatives last week.
US Supreme Court takes on tolling securities case
Sometimes at the U.S. Supreme Court, words and labels mean everything.
State bill would lift sex assault lawsuit limits (UPDATE)
A state lawmaker is trying again to clear the way for civil lawsuits against child molesters.
Torts — legal malpractice — statute of limitations
2010AP2971 First Bank Financial Centre vs. Miller, et al.
Insurance — statute of limitations
2011AP167 Elliott v. General Casualty Company of Wisconsin
2009AP2610 Eau Claire County v. Softscape Inc.
Civil Procedure Statute of limitations; relation back statute
2010AP1666-CR State v. Larson
Criminal Procedure Statute of limitations; attempted murder
Legal News
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- UW Madison Professor: America’s child care crisis is holding back moms without college degrees
- History made in Trump New York trial opening statements
- Prosecutor won’t bring charges against Wisconsin lawmaker over fundraising scheme
- Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting
- Vice President Harris to reveal final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
- Election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
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