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New NLRB brings more uncertainty for labor lawyers
One of the most contentious years in the National Labor Relations Board’s history ended amid controversy and now the New Year has begun with a brand new political hailstorm that could spell more confusion and uncertainty for labor attorneys.
Supreme Court wrestles with medical leave case
The Supreme Court wrestled Wednesday with how a federal law that grants workers time off for family and medical reasons applies to state government workers in a case that could affect millions of them.
US Supreme Court: Credit Repair Act claims can be arbitrated
Because the Credit Repair Organizations Act is silent on whether claims can proceed in arbitration, the Federal Arbitration Act mandates that the parties’ arbitration agreement be enforced, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled.
Lawmaker calls for ouster of Justice Gableman (UPDATE)
A Democratic state lawmaker circulated a resolution Wednesday calling for the ouster of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman because he presided over cases involving a law firm that had represented him without charging legal fees.
Ethics complaint filed against Justice Gableman
Another ethics complaint has been filed against Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman, claiming free services he received from a law firm violated state law.
Madison attorney looking for compromise on mandatory bar
With the Wisconsin Supreme Court scheduled to revisit a proposal to abolish the mandatory bar, petitioner Steve Levine is looking for a compromise.
Chief justice aims at recusal critics in year-end report
Chief Justice John Roberts used his annual year-end report to rebuff assertions by critics that some justices of the U.S. Supreme Court have flouted their ethical obligations by deciding not to recuse themselves from certain cases.
Wis. Supreme Court accepts 14 new cases
The state Supreme Court in December voted to accept 14 new cases.
FAMILY LAW: In support of the state Supreme Court’s unpublished citation rule
A recent Wisconsin Law Journal article questioned the necessity of the Wisconsin Supreme Court rule allowing citation of certain unpublished cases.
Wis. group urges justices to limit guns in court
An anti-domestic violence group is urging the state's Supreme Court justices to curtail concealed weapons in courthouses.
Attorney: Gableman should stay on recall case
An attorney says state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman shouldn't recuse himself from a case that could affect recall efforts because he received free legal services.
FORUM: Family members in jury pool present reasons for concern
For the second time in the last few years, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering what a trial judge should do when he/she has a close family member in the pool of potential jurors.
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