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New Wisconsin attorney general shifts agency’s priorities (UPDATE)
The new Wisconsin attorney general has used his first four months in office to shift the state Department of Justice to a more liberal footing, pleasing supporters by nullifying his Republican predecessor's attempts to kill federal health care reforms and limit environmental protections.
Godfrey & Kahn attorney among new AG’s appointments
Wisconsin Attorney General-elect Josh Kaul recently announced various appointments to the state Department of Justice.
Kaul releases first TV ad, blasts Schimel on rape-testing kits (VIDEO)
The Democratic attorney general hopeful Josh Kaul is releasing his first television ad, a 30-second spot blasting the incumbent, Brad Schimel, for taking too long with unanalyzed rape-testing kits.
Schimel’s elder abuse task force proposes legislation (UPDATE)
A Wisconsin Department of Justice task force on Wednesday released draft legislation designed to protect senior citizens and vulnerable adults from exploitation, including bills that would define new crimes, create penalty enhancers and speed up court proceedings for elderly victims and witnesses.
Liberal group sues Schimel over records in health lawsuit
A group is suing the state Department of Justice to obtain records related to the Affordable Care Act.
Schimel proposing restructuring, more staff members for state crime labs
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel is asking for more employees for the state’s crime labs.
Bar-application process changing in response to Madison lawyer’s proposal
The state’s bar-application process is changing in response to a Madison lawyer’s complaint that it had not complied with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Wisconsin attorney general requiring nondisclosure agreement
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel has asked everyone who works at the state Department of Justice to sign a nondisclosure agreement covering their time in office and even after they have left.
AG: Every school that applies for safety grants should get some money (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Department of Justice began accepting applications on Tuesday for $100 million in new school-safety grants.
High court to hear arguments on case centering on plea colloquies
When a judge neglects to warn non-citizen criminal defendants that entering a guilty or no-contest plea could result in deportation, should that omission be grounds for allowing the plea to be withdrawn?
Wisconsin DOJ to publish list of open-record requestors
The state Department of Justice has started publishing a list of pending record requests online.
Schaller writes own ticket in legal profession
Melissa Schaller always thought she would be a writer one day.
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- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
- ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
- Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
- Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
- Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
- Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
- Man pleads guilty to producing videos depicting monkey torture
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