Wisconsin clergy abuse survivors await DOJ report
Wisconsin clergy abuse survivors question delays in Attorney General Josh Kaul's DOJ investigation, which has received 333 reports and led to four prosecutions. The post Wisconsin clergy abuse...
View ArticleState Democrats sue Trump over taxpayer-funded ads
Wisconsin Democrats sue Trump over $20 million in taxpayer-funded ads, alleging illegal political propaganda and violations of federal election laws. The post State Democrats sue Trump over...
View ArticleDane County seeks $3 million for sheriff’s body cameras
Dane County officials seek nearly $3 million to equip sheriff's deputies with body cameras in 2027, boosting police accountability and public safety. The post Dane County seeks $3 million for sheriff’s...
View ArticleMinnesota man gets 8 years for child sex crime in Wisconsin
A Minnesota man was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison after traveling to Rhinelander to meet someone he believed was a minor. The post Minnesota man gets 8 years for child sex crime...
View ArticleE-discovery in the AI era: Faster review, but new risks
Generative AI speeds e-discovery review but raises risks around workflow, accuracy, and confidentiality, with courts weighing in on discovery protocols. The post E-discovery in the AI era: Faster...
View ArticleAI hasn’t triggered flood of legal malpractice claims, but insurers watching
Legal malpractice insurers have not seen a surge in claims from AI use but emphasize governance and lawyer responsibility in Wisconsin and beyond. The post AI hasn’t triggered flood of legal...
View ArticleMyCase AI and financial tools for law firms expanded
8am expands MyCase AI and financial tools to streamline law firm management, including case summaries, billing and financing options. The post MyCase AI and financial tools for law firms expanded...
View ArticleExcusable Neglect-Sufficiency of Evidence
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of Ross Bolingbroke’s second motion to reopen default judgments entered after he failed to appear at two scheduled proceedings arising from municipal...
View ArticleClass Action Certification-Labor Law
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals affirmed certification of a class action brought by Stephen Cooper against Alro Steel Corporation, alleging that Alro unlawfully rounded employees’ clock-in and clock-out...
View ArticlePersonal Representative Compensation-Pre-Appointment Representative Authority
Balcer’s will named Rapkin as personal representative and Johnson Financial Group (JFG) as successor personal representative and trustee of Balcer’s revocable trust. The post Personal Representative...
View ArticleWisconsin Act 10 faces election, Supreme Court tests
Wisconsin Act 10 faces an uncertain future as the Supreme Court weighs a legal challenge and candidates debate restoring collective bargaining rights. The post Wisconsin Act 10 faces election, Supreme...
View ArticleSheboygan judge denies court audio over AI concerns
A Sheboygan County judge denied a request for court hearing audio, citing concerns that artificial intelligence could manipulate his recorded voice. The post Sheboygan judge denies court audio over AI...
View ArticleMole Lake officials face predatory lending lawsuit
Mole Lake Ojibwe officials face a federal class action alleging tribal lending companies issued loans with interest rates reaching about 800%. The post Mole Lake officials face predatory lending...
View ArticleCommentary: Collaborative divorce can reduce cost and conflict
Collaborative divorce offers Wisconsin couples a structured way to resolve custody, property and financial issues while reducing litigation costs. The post Commentary: Collaborative divorce can reduce...
View ArticleAI seen as a new stressor to lawyer wellness, but there may be benefits
Lawyers face new stress from AI anxiety but also potential benefits for wellness and efficiency, experts say. The post AI seen as a new stressor to lawyer wellness, but there may be benefits appeared...
View ArticleNewly Discovered Evidence-Witness Credibility-Homicide
Hamilton appealed his conviction for attempted first-degree intentional homicide with use of a dangerous weapon and the denial of his postconviction motion for a new trial. The post Newly Discovered...
View ArticleHallucination-laced TRO raises alarm bells on AI use by courts
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reviews a temporary restraining order by Judge Henry T. Wingate in Mississippi, which contained AI-induced errors. The post Hallucination-laced TRO raises alarm...
View ArticleVenue Change-Expert Causation Testimony-Negligence
Micek had twins, who developed Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS), resulting in one twin, Kayla being born with severe, permanent injuries and disabilities. The post Venue Change-Expert Causation...
View ArticleContract extraction engine adds multilingual support
Brightleaf solutions expands its AI-powered contract extraction engine to process contracts in multiple European languages, aiding legal teams with multilingual repositories. The post Contract...
View ArticleHomeowner’s Insurance Coverage-Policy Exception Interpretation
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals reversed an order denying Scottsdale Insurance Company’s summary judgment motion in a coverage dispute arising from a “Bring Your Tractor to School Day” accident. The...
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