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Justice Dept. asks for stay of Wisconsin voting ruling
State attorneys are asking a federal court to temporarily block a ruling that threw out as unconstitutional a host of Wisconsin election laws passed in recent years.
Skwierawski fosters change in Milwaukee’s criminal justice system
After earning her law degree from Georgetown Law, Audrey Skwierawski was on her way toward practicing personal injury law.
Supreme Court: Investigator’s demotion didn’t violate law (UPDATE)
Wisconsin Department of Justice officials didn't violate whistleblower laws when they demoted a top Internet detective after she raised concerns about using state agents to protect the attorney general at a political convention, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
Research and development go hand in hand for Thornton
Looking back it was obvious. Amy Thornton was going to be a law librarian.
State DOJ receives $4M in grants to process untested rape kits
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has received federal money to process sexual-assault evidence kits that have not yet been tested. State Attorney General Brad Schimel announced Thursday that the DOJ has received a $4 million grant for that purpose. The money is coming throug the District Attorney of New York, which will pay for testing […]
Lazar excels in the spotlight
Representing Wisconsin in court cases that have captured national interest, Maria Lazar, assistant attorney general for the state Department of Justice, has had an undoubtedly eventful past four years. What comes next for the Brookfield native likely will be no less interesting: judge in Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 7.
Burkert-Brist leaves lasting impression
Assistant Attorney General Anne Bensky met Monica Burkert-Brist as opposing council on a sexual assault case.
Kawski thrives on challenges of DOJ work
Think your boss is old, tough or rigid? Well, Clayton Kawski works for the state Constitution.
Wellman fiercely defends constitutional cases
Assistant Attorney General Sally Wellman likes to curl up with a good murder mystery most nights, and wonders whether health care professionals equally enjoy hospital dramas.
Appealing to both sides
It’s a rare breed of lawyer that can successfully handle cases at trial and on appeal, but not specialize in either.
Milwaukee County tweaks foreclosure rules
Borrowers entering foreclosure in Milwaukee County now must be told of their eligibility to participate in the Metro Milwaukee Foreclosure Mediation Program.
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