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Justices to hit the road for oral arguments in Grant County
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is holding some of its oral arguments in Grant County.
Wisconsin court extends suspension of Minnesota attorney’s license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has extended the suspension of a Minnesota attorney’s license to practice law in Wisconsin.
Conservatives ask for justice’s communication in John Doe
Attorneys for the conservative Wisconsin Club for Growth want state Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson to turn over records related to her communication with those involved in a secret investigation into whether Gov. Scott Walker's 2012 recall campaign illegally coordinated with outside groups.
BENCH BLOG: State Supreme Court keeps on truckin’
Can a jury consider the training and experience of a semi-trailer truck driver in determining his negligence? Is a commercially licensed truck driver held to higher standard of care when a semi-trailer is involved in a collision?
Special prosecutor asks high court to reconsider Walker decision (UPDATE)
A special prosecutor has asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to reconsider its decision ending an investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's recall campaign, a move that signals he may take the case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Nonpartisan elections board targeted for overhaul
Stung by a corruption scandal that led to the convictions of five lawmakers, a longtime Republican state senator met with the head of a government watchdog agency at a bar down the street from the Capitol to talk about how to improve ethics oversight.
View from around the state: State needs clear campaign laws, disclosure
Gov. Scott Walker understands the danger of anonymous electioneering.
Workers’ comp cases could affect chief justice lawsuit
A recent decision from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals could have an effect on the outcome of Justice Shirley Abrahamson’s lawsuit disputing her removal from the position of chief justice.
State Supreme Court candidate Donald raises $109K
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Joe Donald has raised $109,000 in the opening weeks of his campaign for the race to be determined next spring.
High court suspends Milwaukee bankruptcy attorney’s license
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Milwaukee attorney’s license for 60 days over how he handled his clients’ bankruptcy cases.
Court reinstates former Madison attorney after 26 years
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has reinstated the license of an attorney who voluntarily asked that his license be revoked 26 years ago because of a long-standing drug abuse problem.
Court ends Walker probe; what it means to you
The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s order closing an investigation involving Gov. Scott Walker keeps the state’s John Doe law intact but could encourage more defense lawyers to challenge search warrants.
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