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High court: Woman’s errors not substantial fault
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has held that government officials incorrectly denied a woman her unemployment benefits under a recently enacted law intended to make it tougher to get benefits.
Justices: Attorneys need not pay for client health records
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday held that personal injury lawyers need not pay certain statutory fees in order to obtain client medical records if the lawyers have written authorization from the client.
BENCH BLOG: Officer’s question to suspect a lesson for deposition preparation
A police officer’s question to a suspect led the Wisconsin Supreme Court on a 42-page exploration of the constitutional consequences recently. State v. Harris tells the tale.
Madison attorney launches Supreme Court campaign (UPDATE)
A Madison attorney who has been a longtime Democratic donor announced Monday that he's running for the state Supreme Court against the conservative justice who wrote the majority opinion upholding the law that stripped Wisconsin public unions of most of their power.
Referee recommends dismissal of disciplinary case against Eau Claire lawyer
A referee is recommending that the Wisconsin Supreme Court dismiss a disciplinary case against an Eau Claire lawyer.
Legislature’s budget committee to vote on Supreme Court
Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to put an independent commission that oversees ethics of Wisconsin judges under control of the state Supreme Court is up for vote.
High court backtracks, declines to weigh in on duty to defend dispute
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday declined to overturn lower courts in a case that some contended could have clarified when insurance companies are obliged to defend construction companies that get sued by their clients.
Appeal rejected in death of 2 motorcyclists
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a man convicted in a crash that killed two motorcyclists.
Madison attorney wants high court to change how bar spends dues — again
A Madison lawyer is asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to further rein in the types of lobbying activities the State Bar can pay for using members' yearly dues.
Justices suspend Appleton attorney’s license over unearned fees
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended an Appleton patent attorney’s license for keeping thousands in unearned fees.
High court suspends Milwaukee lawyer’s license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Milwaukee attorney’s license for a year and a half.
High court to release decisions in disciplinary cases against 2 attorneys
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is scheduled to release decisions in the disciplinary cases of a Milwaukee attorney and an Appleton patent attorney.
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