Oneida County pays $1.25M to settle civil rights lawsuit
Oneida County will pay $1.25 million to settle Thomas Maulson’s civil rights lawsuit over a 2024 arrest by a sheriff’s deputy in Rhinelander. The post Oneida County pays $1.25M to settle civil rights...
View ArticleWisconsin Supreme Court suspends lawyer Patrick Rupich
Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends attorney Patrick Rupich for 90 days for misconduct involving client fees, missed hearings and poor communication. The post Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends lawyer...
View ArticleGun discovery raises Wisconsin courthouse security concerns
A gun found in the Langlade County Courthouse is raising concerns about courthouse security and the cost of weapon screening in rural Wisconsin. The post Gun discovery raises Wisconsin courthouse...
View ArticleUSDA restricts dairy checkoff funds after Wisconsin lawsuit
USDA restricts dairy checkoff spending on ESG and climate initiatives after three Wisconsin dairy farmers challenged the federal program in court. The post USDA restricts dairy checkoff funds after...
View ArticleTrusts and estates attorneys report mixed AI experiences
Trusts and estates attorneys share varied experiences with AI adoption, highlighting both practical uses and limitations in estate planning practice. The post Trusts and estates attorneys report mixed...
View Article5 ways malpractice insurers say law firms can reduce AI risk
Malpractice insurers and legal tech experts recommend law firms adopt formal AI policies and verify AI-generated work to reduce professional liability risks. The post 5 ways malpractice insurers say...
View ArticleTech firms partner to connect firm knowledge with AI workflows
DeepJudge and Legora partner to connect law firms’ internal knowledge with AI-assisted legal workflows for improved drafting and document review. The post Tech firms partner to connect firm knowledge...
View ArticleProfessional Misconduct-Law License Suspension
The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended Attorney Stephanie G. Rapkin’s law license for one year after finding six counts of professional misconduct established by default. The post Professional...
View ArticleJury Instructions-Sufficiency of Evidence
Mosay was convicted of second-degree sexual assault of an unconscious victim and felony bail jumping. The post Jury Instructions-Sufficiency of Evidence appeared first on Wisconsin Law Journal - WI...
View ArticleEasement Rights-Judicial Estoppel
Watters challenged the circuit court’s refusal to grant him an easement over a logging road and its denial of his request for equitable contribution toward constructing alternative access. He also...
View ArticleMilwaukee facial recognition cases raise concerns
Milwaukee criminal cases involving facial recognition technology raise questions about accuracy, racial bias and disclosure to defendants. The post Milwaukee facial recognition cases raise concerns...
View ArticleWisconsin Supreme Court suspends Shorewood attorney
Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends Shorewood attorney Stephanie Rapkin for one year over criminal conduct and misconduct in a probate case. The post Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends Shorewood attorney...
View ArticleFormer Milwaukee restaurateur gets 18 years in prison
Former Five O'Clock Steakhouse owner Stelio Kalkounos was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison in a child sexual exploitation case. The post Former Milwaukee restaurateur gets 18 years in prison...
View ArticleGreenfield police chief faces termination hearing
Greenfield Police Chief Jay Johnson faces a public termination hearing over alleged workplace misconduct as separate felony charges remain pending. The post Greenfield police chief faces termination...
View ArticleU.S. Supreme Court approval falls to 43% in Marquette poll
U.S. Supreme Court approval fell to 43% in a Marquette Law School Poll, while majorities backed an ethics code, term limits and adding justices. The post U.S. Supreme Court approval falls to 43% in...
View ArticleSupreme Court weighs congressional map challenges
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices heard arguments in two lawsuits challenging the state’s congressional maps over partisan and competitive fairness. The post Supreme Court weighs congressional map...
View ArticleSupreme Court lets Dugan keep law license — for now
The Wisconsin Supreme Court declined to suspend former Judge Hannah Dugan’s law license while disciplinary proceedings over her felony conviction continue The post Supreme Court lets Dugan keep law...
View ArticleManitowoc County sheriff’s employee charged with theft
A Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office employee faces misdemeanor theft and property damage charges involving a juvenile's iPhone in Calumet County. The post Manitowoc County sheriff’s employee charged...
View ArticleFeds still trying to obtain state voter data
Federal authorities’ efforts to obtain state voter data continue. The post Feds still trying to obtain state voter data appeared first on Wisconsin Law Journal - WI Legal News & Resources.
View ArticleEPA repeals plant emissions rule amid legal questions
The EPA repealed a power plant emissions rule as experts weigh impacts on Wisconsin energy and potential Clean Air Act challenges before the Supreme Court. The post EPA repeals plant emissions rule...
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