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Wisconsin Supreme Court

Jul 29, 2019

Hagedorn swearing-in illustrates power of appointments

Brian Hagedorn's inauguration as a state Supreme Court justice this week will mark the end of a legal age and starkly underscore governors' power to reshape Wisconsin courtrooms with like-minded appointees.

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Jul 15, 2019

Kelly outraises challengers for Wisconsin Supreme Court seat

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly has outraised his two liberal opponents over the first six months of the year.

Jul 8, 2019

Butler, first black state Justice, retiring by end of July

Louis Butler, the first black man to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, announced on Monday that he plans to retire from full-time legal practice by the end of July.

Jul 2, 2019

Court: Drunken drivers can’t stop blood analysis

Drunken drivers who consent to a blood draw can't stop the state crime lab from analyzing the sample by withdrawing their permission, Wisconsin's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday.

Jun 27, 2019

Wisconsin Supreme Court backs Enbridge in Dane County case

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Canadian company Enbridge Energy doesn't need to carry additional insurance for a pipeline project in Dane County, despite the local government's insistence that it do so lest there be an accidental spill.

Jun 25, 2019

Justices say governor should oversee school policy (UPDATE)

Wisconsin's Supreme Court reversed itself Tuesday and allowed the governor to take control of public school policy from the state superintendent, a decision that could translate to a major victory for Republicans if they can defeat Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in three years.

Jun 21, 2019

Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds GOP’s lame-duck laws

Wisconsin's conservative-controlled Supreme Court on Friday upheld lame-duck laws limiting the powers of Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul, handing Republican lawmakers a resounding victory.

Jun 12, 2019

A look at where Wisconsin’s lame-duck laws, challenges stand

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has reinstated almost all of the laws passed by Republicans during a December lame-duck legislative session that limited the powers of the state's incoming Democratic governor and attorney general.

Jun 11, 2019

Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs lame duck challenges

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has reinstated almost all of Republican legislators' lame-duck laws limiting Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul's powers, but the legal fight isn't over.

Jun 3, 2019

Supreme Court candidates appeal to Democrats at convention

A pair of liberal state Supreme Court candidates worked on Saturday to lock down votes at the state Democratic Party's annual convention, calling for a fair judicial system while signaling they support a range of party values.

May 23, 2019

High court: 3-year suspension, no revocation for Dane County lawyer-turned-contractor

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended the license of a former Dane County lawyer who now runs a construction company.

May 17, 2019

Access to Justice Commission to get bigger piece of pro hac vice fees

The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently issued an order changing how the state’s pro hac vice fees are allocated, paid and collected.

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