Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death sentenced to jail time
A Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning while kayaking was convicted Tuesday of obstructing an officer and sentenced to 89 days in jail.
Wisconsin governor can lock in 400-year school funding increase using a veto, court says
The Wisconsin governor’s creative use of his veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years was constitutional, the state Supreme Court ruled.
Giuliani, once a hero, might be showing legal feet of clay
Rudy Giuliani leads news items including an allegation of religious bias, a judge seeking less drama and Illinois might be picking a fight with Wisconsin.
Police: 160 mph driver said he was just trying to get to Maryland
A Wisconsin man faces a reckless driving charge for allegedly driving in excess of 160 mph on the Indiana Toll Road.
Who would want the job of U.S. attorney general?
Issues for the next attorney general lead news roundup that includes court approval of Florida medmal burden, Yelp's alleged extortion and Wisconsin's AG race.
Supreme Court justices meet the Justice League
Compilation of legal news articles includes coverage of Equal Rights Amendment, an Atlanta teachers' cheating scandal and malpractice mediation in Wisconsin.
Former beer company executive seeks new trial
Clippers trial, convicted lawyer and Islamic courts round out this week's Law Blog Roundup.
Prosecutors: Wisconsin governor in criminal scheme
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a potential 2016 Republican presidential candidate, took part in a nationwide criminal scheme to coordinate fundraising with conservative groups, prosecutors said in court documents unsealed Thursday.
FBI allegedly questioned defense staff at Guantanamo
Immigration, libel and avoiding the indefensible round out this week's Law Blog Roundup.
New Jersey debates judicial retirement age
Non-complete clauses, high-speed trains, preventing justice delayed round out the roundup.
Group’s lawsuit seeks to void health care law
MILWAUKEE — A conservative group filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday seeking to have the federal health care law declared unconstitutional, arguing that the government postponed its so-called employer mandate without […]
Unemployment rates rise in half of U.S. states
WASHINGTON — Unemployment rates rose in more than half of U.S. states last month, the latest evidence that hiring remains tepid across the country. The Labor Department said Friday that […]
















