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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...

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Wisconsin 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...

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Gun 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...

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USDA 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...

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Trusts 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...

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5 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...

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Tech 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...

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Professional 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...

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Jury 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...

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Easement 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...

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Milwaukee 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...

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Wisconsin 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...

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Former 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...

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Greenfield 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...

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U.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...

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Supreme 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...

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Supreme 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...

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Manitowoc 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...

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Feds 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.

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EPA 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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