Supreme Court addresses right of first refusal principles in case involving ‘sham’ offer
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that a Fond du Lac County court didn't violate right-of-first-refusal principles in its decision to set an exercise price higher than fair-market value.
Wisconsin Supreme Court says governor can’t limit capacity
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Gov. Tony Evers' administration does not have the authority to issue capacity limits on bars, restaurants and other businesses without approval of the Legislature, a ruling that comes two weeks after the conservative-controlled court struck down the state's mask mandate.
Justices weigh sweeping environmental cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court was set to hear oral arguments Monday in a pair of far-reaching environmental lawsuits that could define state officials' ability to regulate factory farms and high-capacity wells and determine how far state agencies can go when interpreting state law.
Poisoning death conviction vacated, man heads back to trial
A judge has vacated the conviction of a man who is heading back to trial in Kenosha County on charges of killing his wife with antifreeze.
Justices hear arguments in sweeping environmental cases (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court sided with Democrats on Friday and ruled that the state elections commission should not remove from the rolls voters flagged as possibly having moved, something conservatives have wanted done for nearly two years.
Proposed videoconferencing rule petition raises concerns about defendants’ rights
A rules petition meant to expand Wisconsin courts' ability to use videoconferencing has some criminal-defense attorneys concerned about infringement on defendants' constitutional rights.
Editorial: Court’s ruling narrower than many think
This week’s ruling from the Wisconsin Supreme Court was considerably narrower than what a lot of people seem to think. There’s a critical point that people are missing: the ruling wasn’t on whether a mask mandate is legal in and of itself. That question remains open.
‘Here we go again’: Supreme Court disciplines Milwaukee attorney for 6th time
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has disciplined a Milwaukee lawyer for a sixth time for attorney-ethics violations.
Court to announce punishment for attorney accused of ignoring clients
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to announce punishment this week for a Milwaukee attorney accused of ignoring two of his clients.
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down governor’s mask mandate (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate on Wednesday, stripping the governor of one of his last remaining tools to curb the spread of the coronavirus as the state stands on the precipice of another surge in infections.
Court confirms new trial for man convicted of killing wife
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday upheld an appellate court decision to order a new trial for a Kenosha County man convicted in the 1998 poisoning death of his wife.
Supreme Court temporarily prohibits Blomme from serving as judge
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has temporarily barred Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Brett Blomme from serving as a judge.
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- Reinhart named the 2024 Wisconsin law firm of the year by benchmark litigation
- 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
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