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State Supreme Court rejects COVID-19 restrictions challenge
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away a challenge of Dane County's ban on indoor gatherings in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Remembering Shirley Abrahamson: Justices, lawmakers offer condolences
After news of the death of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, many who knew Abrahamson personally and professionally are offering their condolences.
Longtime Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Abrahamson dies (UPDATE)
Shirley Abrahamson, the longest-serving Wisconsin Supreme Court justice in state history and the first woman to serve on the high court, has died. She was 87.
Wisconsin Supreme Court questions capacity limits order (UPDATE)
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Supreme Court justices on Thursday questioned the legality of an order issued by the state’s top health official limiting how many people can gather in bars and restaurants following the court’s decision earlier this year that a similar order couldn’t remain in effect without legislative […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court tosses Trump election lawsuit (INFOGRAPHIC)
A narrowly divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's lawsuit attempting to overturn his loss to Democrat Joe Biden in the battleground state, ending Trump's legal challenges in state court about an hour before the Electoral College was to meet to cast the state's 10 votes for Biden.
Wisconsin court says voters decide if they are confined (INFOGRAPHIC)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court said Monday that it is up to each individual voter to determine for themselves whether they are "indefinitely confined" and therefore able to request and submit an absentee ballot without showing photo identification.
Wisconsin state court judge rules against Trump lawsuit (UPDATE)
President Donald Trump's extraordinary effort to overturn Joe Biden's win in Wisconsin returns to the courtroom on Thursday, as hearings in federal and state lawsuits seek to invalidate hundreds of thousands of ballots and give the GOP-controlled Legislature the power to name Trump the winner.
Wisconsin high court declines to hear Trump election lawsuit
A split Wisconsin Supreme Court refused on Thursday to hear President Donald Trump's lawsuit attempting to overturn his loss to Joe Biden in the battleground state, saying the case must first wind its way through lower courts.
Court suspends Ozaukee attorney for 2 years, citing ‘callous disregard’ of court orders
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is suspending an Ozaukee County attorney's law license for two years, citing his "callous disregard" of an opposing party's rights and a circuit court's orders.
Madison mayor: Legal challenges to gathering ban ‘hell-bent on endangering the public’
Madison's mayor is responding to lawsuits challenging Dane County's order restricting gatherings, saying the legal challenges "seem hell-bent on endangering the public, sowing discord and doubt, and undermining science."
Supreme Court reinstates Madison lawyer suspended for mishandling client funds
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has reinstated the law license of a Madison lawyer suspended for mishandling nearly $377,000 in client funds.
Conservative attorneys attack Dane County ban on gatherings
A conservative law firm asked the state Supreme Court on Monday to immediately block Dane County's ban on indoor gatherings and indoor sports, arguing the order will ruin Thanksgiving and subject young athletes to mental trauma.
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