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Justices reprimand Chicago attorney for misconduct
The Wisconsin Supreme Court publicly reprimanded attorney Khaja Din on Thursday related to eight counts of misconduct.
BENCH BLOG: High court muddies the waters
In a pair of decisions released on the same day, the Wisconsin Supreme Court decided that manure and septage are pollutants at the point they contaminate wells.
Chief justice proposal seen as rip on Abrahamson
A measure for a proposed state constitutional amendment to change how the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s chief justice is selected is on its way to passing a second consecutive legislative session, in time to appear on the April 7 ballot.
Legislature moving quickly on chief justice amendment (UPDATE)
Democrats in the Wisconsin state Senate are arguing against a Republican-backed constitutional amendment that would change the way the state Supreme Court chief justice is selected.
Republicans push to have Supreme Court justices elect chief
Republican lawmakers are moving closer to changing the way the Wisconsin Supreme Court chooses its chief.
Board recommends campaign finance overhaul in wake of court rulings
The board that oversees Wisconsin elections decided Tuesday to ask legislators to rework the state's campaign finance laws, saying the statutes have grown so complex and riddled with holes in the wake of court rulings that they need a complete overhaul.
Drug, sexual assault charges prompt OLR to ask for 30-month suspension
Madison attorney Jon Evenson, who in 2014 pleaded guilty to a drug charge and two counts of sexual assault, now faces a 30-month suspension of his law license.
Wis. justices agree to review cases in light of Padilla
The state Supreme Court will take up two cases this term regarding the scope of defense counsel’s obligation to advise defendants of their likely risk of deportation in light of Padilla.
Judge retirement age bill still in flux (UPDATE)
Setting a mandatory retirement age for judges isn't a priority, the Republican lawmaker floating the idea said Thursday, adding that details of any proposal remain very much in flux as he looks for enough support to pass it.
Justices consider city’s right to revoke permit (UPDATE)
A case argued before the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday will help define when municipalities have the right to revoke a project permit following an initial approval.
Supreme Court candidate has no opinion on retirement age (UPDATE)
One of the candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court said Thursday that doesn't have an opinion on proposals that would set a mandatory retirement age for judges and change the way the chief justice is selected, which wasn't the case two weeks ago.
Judge refuses to reopen injunction against UW protester
A Dane County judge has refused to reissue a restraining order against a frequent University of Wisconsin System protester.
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- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- Secret Service head resigns as Congress formally investigates
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
- GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
- Survey: Harris has enough delegates to be nominee
- Outside the RNC, small Milwaukee businesses and their regulars tried to salvage a sluggish week
- Biden called to resign immediately after the president announces he won’t seek reelection
- Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris
- Local PA cops allegedly thought Trump’s would-be assassin was Secret Service
- Biden-Lead Secret Service admits agency denied past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
- Class action filed against Walgreens
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
