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New chief judges to start Aug. 1
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently appointed new chief judges for two judicial administrative districts.
High court reprimands Whitewater attorney for third time
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded a Whitewater attorney for mishandling money held in trust for a client, among other misdeeds.
Attorneys ask for higher pay rate for defending indigent (UPDATE)
Private attorneys who accept indigent defense appointments in Wisconsin say it's time the state raise the hourly rate for taking such cases.
Large dairy farm developers turn to Wisconsin Supreme Court
The owners of a proposed large-scale dairy farm in Wood County have asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that blocked the project.
High court gives former attorney chance to surrender license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is giving a former Sheboygan lawyer a chance to voluntarily surrender his law license before deciding whether to discipline him for alleged misconduct.
High court reinstates northern Wisconsin attorney’s license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has reinstated the license of a northern Wisconsin attorney who was suspended last year for using trust-account money to pay for personal expenses.
Justices to tackle constitutionality of agency deference, recreational immunity
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to take on 11 new cases, including one in which the justices have asked the parties to submit briefs concerning the constitutionality of courts' practice of deferring to agencies' interpretations of statutes.
High court to wrap up term with final rules conference
Proposals to allow work for federally recognized Indian tribes to count as proof of practice and to revise the state's rules of evidence will both be up for discussion before the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday.
Court suspends Minnesota attorney’s Wisconsin license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended an attorney for misconduct in his home state.
Wis. high court revokes Illinois attorney’s license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has revoked the license of an attorney for misconduct in Illinois.
Judicial Council asking high court to clarify appellate rules for multi-party briefs
Various judges, lawyers and lawmakers are asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to clarify its rules for briefs filed in appeals involving more than two parties.
High court to issue decisions in two attorney-discipline cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is scheduled to release decisions in two attorney-discipline cases stemming from misconduct in two neighboring states.
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