Wisconsin Law Journal – WI Legal News & Resources https://wislawjournal.com Wisconsin Legal News & Resources Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:01:02 +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 USPS ballot rule could affect state absentee voting https://wislawjournal.com/2026/06/11/usps-ballot-rule-could-affect-state-absentee-voting/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:01:02 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=526453 A proposed USPS rule tied to Trump election policies could affect Wisconsin absentee voting, voter data access and rural ballot delivery.

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]]> Lawsuit claims DPI violated Wisconsin open meetings law https://wislawjournal.com/2026/06/11/lawsuit-claims-dpi-violated-wisconsin-open-meetings-law/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:55:58 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=526451 A conservative watchdog group sues Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction, alleging a secret 2024 educator conference violated the state's open meetings law.

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]]> Trump attorney seeks dismissal of Wisconsin forgery charges https://wislawjournal.com/2026/06/11/trump-attorney-seeks-dismissal-of-wisconsin-forgery-charges/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:52:27 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=526447 Jim Troupis, Trump's former Wisconsin campaign attorney, is asking a judge to dismiss felony forgery charges, citing a presidential pardon and requesting a venue change.

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]]> Ballot challenges dismissed in Congressional primary race https://wislawjournal.com/2026/06/11/ballot-challenges-dismissed-in-congressional-primary-race/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:46:47 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=526444 Wisconsin Elections Commission dismisses ballot challenges against three 7th Congressional District candidates, clearing them for the Aug. 11 Republican and Democratic primary.

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]]> Mosque leader has unmet needs in detention, lawyers say https://wislawjournal.com/2026/06/10/mosque-leader-has-unmet-needs-in-detention-lawyers-say/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:05:53 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=526436 Attorneys for Milwaukee mosque leader Salah Sarsour seek his release from immigration detention, citing health concerns and religious rights issues.

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]]> Bangstad denied ballot slot over signature shortfall https://wislawjournal.com/2026/06/10/brewery-owner-denied-governor-ballot-slot-over-signature-shortfall/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:42:01 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=526430 Minocqua Brewing Co. owner Kirk Bangstad was denied ballot access after failing to meet signature requirements, raising legal and election law issues.

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]]> Judge dismisses case to save historic Alpine Resort https://wislawjournal.com/2026/06/10/judge-dismisses-case-to-save-historic-alpine-resort/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:27:11 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=526422 A Door County judge dismissed a taxpayer lawsuit seeking to block demolition of the historic Alpine Resort in Egg Harbor, clearing the way for the new owner to raze it.

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]]> Congressional candidate challenges rivals’ ballot papers https://wislawjournal.com/2026/06/09/congressional-candidate-challenges-rivals-ballot-papers/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:32:22 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=526417 Republican Jessi Ebben challenges nomination signatures of Congressional rivals, citing a new Wisconsin residency law for petition circulators.

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]]> FBI interview covers poll worker’s complaint https://wislawjournal.com/2026/06/09/fbi-interview-covers-poll-workers-complaint/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:28:56 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=526413 FBI agents interview Milwaukee poll worker about 2020 election claims tied to alleged ballot issues, as investigation focuses on fact-finding.

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]]> Why Your Best Employees Are Quietly Losing Their Edge https://wislawjournal.com/2026/06/09/the-third-option-why-your-best-employees-are-quietly-losing-their-edge/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:23:11 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=526410 Workers should aim for the flow, the state you enter when the challenge in front of you is slightly bigger than what you're sure you can pull off, and your skills are just barely enough to meet it.

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