Wisconsin Law Journal – WI Legal News & Resources https://wislawjournal.com Wisconsin Legal News & Resources Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:40:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://wislawjournal.com/files/2023/07/WLJ_favicon_32x32.png Wisconsin Law Journal – WI Legal News & Resources https://wislawjournal.com 32 32 Wisconsin Law Journal - WI Legal News & Resourceshttp://wislawjournal.com/files/2016/01/wlj-transparent.pnghttps://wislawjournal.com Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs judicial recusal rule https://wislawjournal.com/2026/04/17/wisconsin-supreme-court-weighs-judicial-recusal-rule/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:40:46 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=525405 Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider new judicial recusal rules addressing campaign spending and impartiality concerns at a June 4 public hearing.

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]]> Brunette launches bid for Supreme Court https://wislawjournal.com/2026/04/17/brunette-launches-bid-for-supreme-court/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:37:23 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=525402 Clark County Judge Lyndsey Boon Brunette enters the Wisconsin Supreme Court race following Justice Annette Ziegler’s retirement.

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]]> Franklin man pleads guilty to SNAP fraud, tax crimes https://wislawjournal.com/2026/04/17/franklin-man-pleads-guilty-to-snap-fraud-tax-crimes/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:27:19 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=525397 Franklin man admits to SNAP fraud and filing false tax returns in federal court, causing over $1.6M in losses. Sentencing set for July 28.

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]]> Wisconsin absentee ballot dispute may spark lawsuit https://wislawjournal.com/2026/04/17/wisconsin-absentee-ballot-dispute-may-spark-lawsuit/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:24:05 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=525394 wisconsin election, absentee ballots, madison wisconsin, dane county, election law, ballot counting, republican party wisconsin, voting dispute, supreme court election, election integrity, election law, constitutional law, administrative law, civil litigation, government law, appellate law, voting rights law

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]]> Brookfield attorney license revoked in abuse case https://wislawjournal.com/2026/04/16/brookfield-attorney-license-revoked-in-abuse-case/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:47:19 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=525383 Wisconsin Supreme Court revokes attorney Osman Mirza’s license after felony stalking and domestic abuse conviction involving prolonged misconduct.

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]]> Pabst liable under Wisconsin workplace safety law https://wislawjournal.com/2026/04/16/pabst-liable-under-wisconsin-workplace-safety-law/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:42:45 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=525381 Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Pabst liable for asbestos exposure under the safe-place statute, awarding $2.3M in damages to a contractor’s estate.

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]]> Wisconsin lawmakers spend taxpayer funds on legal fees https://wislawjournal.com/2026/04/16/wisconsin-lawmakers-spend-taxpayer-funds-on-legal-fees/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:37:24 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=525377 Wisconsin Republican lawmakers face a lawsuit as they spend taxpayer funds on private attorneys, with rates up to $550 an hour.

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]]> Kenosha DA faces sanctions request in homicide trial https://wislawjournal.com/2026/04/16/kenosha-da-faces-sanctions-request-in-homicide-trial/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:38:24 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=525323 Defense attorneys seek sanctions against Kenosha DA Xavier Solis over discovery issues and delays during an ongoing homicide trial.

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]]> Oshkosh school administrator sues district for job back https://wislawjournal.com/2026/04/15/oshkosh-school-administrator-sues-district-for-job-back/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:40:38 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=525295 A former Oshkosh school administrator is suing the district for reinstatement and damages after a student restraint incident led to his contract nonrenewal.

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]]> Wisconsin GOP seeks dismissal of school funding lawsuit https://wislawjournal.com/2026/04/15/wisconsin-gop-seeks-dismissal-of-school-funding-lawsuit/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:36:30 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=525292 Wisconsin Republicans seek to dismiss a school funding lawsuit, citing a 2000 Supreme Court ruling as Democrats and voucher schools join the case.

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