Matthew Krueger, Scott Blader to resign as US attorneys
The U.S. attorneys for Wisconsin’s Eastern and Western District are resigning from their positions as the districts’ chief law enforcement officers. Matthew Krueger, who serves the Eastern District, and Scott Blader, who serves the Western District, announced their resignations on Thursday. The announcements come as the U.S. Justice Department said it will ask U.S. attorneys who […[...]
Retired Wisconsin doctor settles federal CSA allegations for $70,000
A retired Wisconsin physician has agreed to pay $70,000 to resolve allegations that he improperly prescribed opioids to patients and told them how to successfully fill various opioid prescriptions at once.
Waushara DA nominated to fill federal prosecutor spot in Western District
President Donald Trump has nominated Waushara County’s district attorney to be the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin.
Obama nominates Godfrey & Kahn’s Peterson for Western District seat
President Barack Obama nominated a Madison attorney Thursday to fill a vacant federal judge position in the Western District of Wisconsin.
Dells resort sues competitor
A popular Wisconsin Dells resort is suing a Minnesota company for alleged trademark infringement and unfair competition because it says the competitor’s similar name and website domain name cause confusion for customers.
Chinese firm accused of stealing US wind turbine technology
China's largest wind turbine company and three people are accused of trade secrets from a U.S. software company, the Justice Department announced Thursday.
Jurors award more than $10M in patent infringement dispute
Plaintiffs Rockwell Automation Inc., a Wisconsin corporation, and Rockwell Automation Technologies Inc., an Ohio corporation, filed a lawsuit Nov. 16, 2010, in federal court against defendants Germantown-based WAGO Corp. and its German parent company, WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG.
Parties reach $737,500 settlement following inmate suicide
The state of Wisconsin has agreed to pay a $737,500 settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit resulting from the suicide of Jessie Miller while he was an inmate at the Columbia Correctional Institute in Portage.
Federal judges fired up over social security cases
Tensions between the Social Security Administration and the judicial community boiled over recently, as evidenced in a terse decision issued by Eastern District of Wisconsin Judge J.P. Stadtmueller.
John Shabaz, senior federal judge, dies
Senior U.S. District Judge John Shabaz, a conservative lawmaker who became an efficient and demanding federal judge, has died. He was 81.
Judge Fiedler joins Axley Brynelson
Former Dane County Circuit Court Judge Patrick Fiedler has joined Madison-based firm Axley Brynelson LLP.
Excavation co. owner charged with embezzling from employees (UPDATE)
The owner of Allen Howe & Son Inc. is facing charges he embezzled more than $56,000 from employees.
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- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant issued for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
- Milwaukee’s Common Council now has the most African Americans, women and openly LGBTQ members ever
- Office of School Safety Provides Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Training Ahead of 25th Anniversary of Columbine Shooting
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear arguments in Democratic governor’s suit against GOP-led Legislature
- Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down governor’s 400-year veto
- Wisconsin man pleads not guilty to neglect in disappearance of boy
- ACS Selects University of Wisconsin Law School’s Miriam Seifter for 2024 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scholar Award
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