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Barron County judge to lead 10th judicial district
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has appointed a new chief judge for the 10th judicial district and reappointed four chief judges. The appointments and reappointments will all take effect on Aug. 1.
Court removes hurdle for large-scale dairy farm
A large dairy operation can go ahead with the construction of a new farm in central Wisconsin even though local officials tried to stop the project by having the land rezoned after a building-permit application had been filed.
Supreme Court allows for vacation rental along Hayward Lake
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a family that wants to rent out its house along Hayward Lake in northern Wisconsin, despite complaints from the neighbors.
Abrahamson leaves legacy to remember
When Shirley Abrahamson leaves the state Supreme Court next year, she will leave a legacy to remember.
Abrahamson won’t seek another term (UPDATE)
Shirley Abrahamson, the longest-serving Wisconsin Supreme Court justice in state history and the first woman to serve on the high court, said Wednesday she will not seek re-election next year, setting up a wide open race to replace her.
Supreme Court says DNA surcharge isn’t punishment
The state Supreme Court says Wisconsin's criminal DNA surcharge isn't punishment.
High court: No reinstatement for ex-Elm Grove lawyer turned landscaper
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided not to reinstate the license of a former Elm Grove lawyer but will let him try again in six months.
High court: No reinstatement for ex-Milwaukee lawyer
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected a former Milwaukee lawyer’s second attempt to get his license reinstated.
Details coming in court’s decision on compensation for appointed attorneys
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently denied in part a proposal to increase the compensation for certain appointed attorneys, but details on how the justices voted and why won’t be released until the court issues a final written order.
State’s high court backs Ho-Chunk, protects burial sites
A concrete company can't dig up American Indian burial mounds located within its southern Wisconsin quarry, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday without any explanation.
Supreme Court: Lifetime GPS monitoring not punishment (UPDATE)
A Wisconsin judge wasn't required to tell a man he would face a lifetime of GPS monitoring upon pleading guilty to child sex crimes because such monitoring is a public safety measure, not a form of punishment, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Court says adults can be charged for earlier crimes
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has reaffirmed that criminal charges in adult court can be brought against defendants for activity that happened when they were juveniles.
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Case Digests
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Double Jeopardy; Sentencing
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Sexual Assault-Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Contract-Negligence
- Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Discovery
- Family Law; Child Support; Property Division First paragraph(s)
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Exclusion of Evidence of Witness Bias
- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- 14th Amendment – Due Process
- Criminal-Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
- Bankruptcy-Tax
- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property
