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Wisconsin Senate leader says lame-duck bill coming soon
The Republican leader of the Wisconsin Senate says a lame-duck session to pass a series of GOP priorities before Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers takes office could start as soon as Tuesday.
High court issues order on changes to default-judgment rule
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently issued an order adopting a modification to the state’s default-judgment rule.
Fitchburg mayor reprimanded for legal work
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has reprimanded the mayor of Fitchburg's for his legal work on behalf of two clients.
Chief justice: Increasing private bar rate, review of ‘evidence-based’ decision making among priorities
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Pat Roggensack recently announced that the high court’s priorities this term will include not only working with the Legislature on increasing the private bar rate and increasing the ranks of state prosecutors, but also reviewing the work of the state’s court system.
Justices to grill lawyers for retired DA, rejected bar applicant
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will be hearing oral arguments on Monday in three cases, including one challenging the state’s Board of Bar Examiners’ rejection of a man’s application seeking admission to practice in Wisconsin.
Abrahamson talks about challenges women face in law
In a rare public appearance outside the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s chambers, Justice Shirley Abrahamson spoke during a lecture at the University of Wisconsin Law School about her experiences as both a judge and a lawyer.
Justice voices concern about proposed change to default-judgment rule (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s public hearing on Thursday was a short one, with just one justice voicing concerns about a proposed rule change.
Board of Governors to hear from new Supreme Court justice
Justice Rebecca Dallet will be making remarks at the State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governor’s meeting on Friday.
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.
Court suspends Milwaukee attorney’s license for 18 months
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended the license of a Milwaukee attorney convicted of stealing money from an estate and declined to make the suspension retroactive.
Ex-Milwaukee attorney says he needs license back to pay restitution to clients, former employer
The Wisconsin Supreme Court kicked off its first round of oral arguments of its current term on Wednesday.
Abrahamson has cancer
Longtime Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson says she has cancer.
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- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
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- More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on Milwaukee Co. beach
- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
- Trump ahead of Biden in new Marquette poll
- Bankruptcy court approves Milwaukee Marriott Downtown ‘business as usual’ motion
- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
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