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Nov 27, 2012

Milwaukee attorney Kostich has license temporarily suspended

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday temporarily suspended the law license of Nikola Kostich, the court’s fourth sanction against the Milwaukee attorney.

Nov 21, 2012

Wisconsin Supreme Court sanctions 2 attorneys for misconduct

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday sanctioned two attorneys for professional misconduct. Both attorneys were disciplined for failing to cooperate with Office of Lawyer Regulation investigations.

Nov 14, 2012

Justice Sotomayor gives career advice on Sesame Street (VIDEO)

According to Justice Sonia M. Sotomayor, being a princess is not a career.

Nov 12, 2012

Former Wis. Supreme Court Justice Coffey dies at 90

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice John L. Coffey died Saturday at the age of 90.

Nov 9, 2012

U.S. Supreme Court to take new look at voting rights law

The Supreme Court said Friday it will consider eliminating the government's most potent weapon against racial discrimination at polling places since the 1960s. The court acted three days after a diverse coalition of voters propelled President Barack Obama to a second term in the White House.

Nov 9, 2012

Megna throws hat into Supreme Court race (UPDATE)

Noted lemon law attorney Vince Megna, who in recent months has posted numerous satirical videos online lampooning Gov. Scott Walker and other Republicans, told The Associated Press on Friday that he is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Nov 9, 2012

Marquette law professor considering Supreme Court run

A law school professor at Marquette University says he is considering running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Nov 8, 2012

Report: Judge in collective bargaining case considering run for Wisconsin Supreme Court (UPDATE)

A Dane County judge who drew fire from conservatives for a ruling last year halting implementation of Gov. Scott Walker's collective bargaining law said Thursday that she is considering a run next year for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Nov 8, 2012

Appeal of Indian land trust settlement rejected

The U.S. Supreme Court won't consider a Colorado woman's challenge of a $3.4 billion settlement between the federal government and Native American land trust beneficiaries.

Nov 7, 2012

Supreme Court Justices question consequences of wrongful acquittals

The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court tackled a tough question on Tuesday, considering what consequences result under the Double Jeopardy Clause from an acquittal that was caused by a judge’s error.

Nov 6, 2012

Abortion protester may be awarded attorney fees, rules US Supreme Court

A §1983 plaintiff who obtained a permanent injunction to prevent police interference with planned abortion protests could be a “prevailing party” entitled to attorney fees, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in a per curiam decision.

Nov 1, 2012

US Supreme Court puts drug dogs’ noses to the test

Oral arguments in two Fourth Amendment cases before the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday focused on a common question: just what does a dog’s nose know?

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