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U.S. SC will not hear ‘John Doe’ lawsuit
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a lawsuit seeking to quash a secret, or “John Doe,” investigation into Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s 2012 recall campaign. -
Wis. SC justice wants federal judge to step in, take control of ‘chaotic’ court
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - A Wisconsin Supreme Court justice wants a federal judge to take control of the now “chaotic situation that exists” on the state’s high court. -
Wis. SC to release filings in ‘John Doe’ cases this week
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to release hundreds of pages of court filings Wednesday in three cases it is reviewing, deciding whether to allow a secret, or “John Doe,” investigation into Gov. Scott Walker and his 2012 recall campaign to continue. -
Wis. officials want lawsuit filed against them over new chief justice amendment dropped
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin officials are asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed against them by Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson over a constitutional amendment approved by voters last month. -
Newly elected Wis. SC chief justice vows to ‘repair’ high court
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - The newly elected chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court says she will focus on repairing the damage that has been done to the reputation of the state’s high court. -
U.S. SC still hasn’t decided if it will take up Wis. ‘John Doe’ lawsuit
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court still hasn’t decided whether it will hear a lawsuit seeking to quash a secret, or “John Doe,” investigation into Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s 2012 recall campaign. -
Federal judge won’t block Wis. chief justice amendment
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has refused to halt the implementation of a constitutional amendment approved by voters this month changing the method by which the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s chief justice is selected. -
Supporters of new Wis. chief justice amendment want Abrahamson’s lawsuit tossed
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - A coalition of Wisconsin voters want a federal lawsuit filed by state Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson to be dismissed. -
Wis. voters could change how SC chief justice is selected
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin voters on Tuesday will decide how the state Supreme Court selects its chief justice. -
Whistleblower mulling libel suit against Milwaukee newspaper over 'death threat' claim
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Target of Wis. investigation accuses DA of criminal abuses of power
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Decorated Wis. cop says he paid dearly for blowing whistle on DA's crusade against Gov. Walker
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Heartland Institute expert says Wisconsin collective barganing ruling good for taxpayer
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) – A recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling dealing a bow to union collective bargaining agreements will benefit taxpayers and perhaps spread to other states, according to a Heartland Institute expert. -
Fla. decision could launch new attacks on damages caps around the country
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Supreme Court justices in Florida may have given plaintiffs attorneys a reason to try to strike down legislatively imposed limits on non-economic damages in other states, a law professor and plaintiffs attorney agree. -
Wis. SC rules for insurer in dispute over asbestos exclusion in policy
Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson wrote the opinion. -
Wis. SC to review case over failed water softener, four others
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept a handful of new cases for review, including one over property damage caused by a landlord-installed water softener. -
Wisconsin AG announces $29 million payment by Pharmacia toward judgment
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced Wednesday that Pharmacia Corporation paid $29,453,247 to partially satisfy a judgment entered against it for alleged Medicaid fraud.
