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State high court refuses to hear old slaying
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from an Ashwaubenon man convicted of killing a go-go dancer 36 years ago.
State Supreme Court opts to close some meetings
A sharply divided Wisconsin Supreme Court voted Monday to end its longstanding practice of discussing court administrative matters in open conference.
High court rejects emergency carp measures (UPDATE)
The U.S. Supreme Court refused Monday to order emergency measures that might prevent Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes, despite a warning that the exotic fish pose a "dire threat" to the region's environment and economy.
Police aren’t liable for executing ‘overbroad’ warrant, rules high court
Police officers were immune from being sued for violating the Fourth Amendment by executing a purportedly overbroad “all firearms” search warrant, the U.S Supreme Court has ruled.
High court won’t hear Madison’s Edgewater Hotel lawsuit
A lawsuit from two Madison residents contesting the merits of a controversial downtown hotel expansion project will not be heard by the state Supreme Court.
State’s Supreme Court reinstates cramming lawsuit
The state Supreme Court has reinstated an accounting firm's lawsuit alleging telecommunications companies inserted unauthorized charges its bills.
US Supreme Court to revisit diversity in college admissions
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether the University of Texas’ admissions program that considers race as one of many factors is constitutional.
Nursing home arbitration clauses may be enforceable, rules US Supreme Court
State courts could not categorically refuse to enforce arbitration clauses in the admission contracts of nursing homes sued for wrongful death, the U.S Supreme Court has ruled in a per curiam decision.
US Supreme Court: Immigrants can be deported for filing false tax return
Resident aliens committed a deportable offense by filing a false tax return that resulted in the federal government sustaining a loss in revenue in excess of $10,000, the U.S Supreme Court has ruled in a 6-3 decision.
Chief justice election among Senate bills awaiting action
Three state Senate proposals that could affect the legal community are still standing as the Legislature nears the end of its regular session March 15.
High court torn over law banning lie about medals
The Supreme Court appeared sharply divided Wednesday over a law that makes it a crime to lie about having been awarded top military honors.
Judges want lawmakers to reassess voting maps (UPDATE)
Federal judges on Tuesday postponed a trial over the state's latest election maps, telling lawyers for both sides to spend the day determining whether lawmakers would consider drawing new maps.
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