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Four attorneys general propose global $48 billion opioid settlement

Click On Detroit, October 22, 2019

Wisconsin Supreme Court offers sharp criticism in separation of powers case

Wisconsin State Journal, October 22, 2019

Last-minute opioid deal could open door to bigger settlement

The Wall Street Journal, October 21, 2019

Wisconsin Judicial Council receives 2nd open-records request of the year

Wisconsin Law Journal, October 21, 2019

National Marquette poll shows public support for U.S. Supreme Court

Wisconsin State Journal, October 21, 2019

Companies reach $260 million deal to settle opioids lawsuit

Racine Journal Times, October 21, 2019

Separation of powers case could set Wisconsin apart

Wisconsin State Journal, October 20, 2019

1st federal opioid crisis trial to focus on distribution

Associated Press, October 20, 2019

Evers signs law ensuring families of fallen Wisconsin officers will receive continued health insurance

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 16, 2019

Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to take up suit targeting Gov. Tony Evers’ budget vetoes

The Capital Times, October 16, 2019

Top drug distributors in talks to settle opioid litigation for $18 billion, report says

CNBC, October 15, 2019

20 lawmakers endorse Karofsky in state Supreme Court race

Wisconsin Law Journal, October 15, 2019

Former DOC chief raising money to provide interest-free loans to recipients of Tony Evers pardons

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 15, 2019

U.S. judge urges parties to wisely use Purdue opioid settlement funds

Reuters, October 10, 2019

Wisconsin Assembly approves insurance for police survivors

WXOW, October 10, 2019

Why state authorities seek upgrades for 911 callers

Wisconsin Public Radio, October 10, 2019

U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear UW-Madison $506 million case against Apple

Wisconsin State Journal, October 9, 2019

Dems say marijuana legalization would bring multi-billion dollar industry to Wisconsin

WisBusiness, October 8, 2019

Wisconsin Senate approves insurance for police survivors

Wisconsin Law Journal, October 8, 2019

Wisconsin Senate passes new protocols for sexual-assault kits

Wisconsin Law Journal, October 8, 2019

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to issue first pardons in 9 years on Monday

Wisconsin State Journal, October 6, 2019

Wisconsin case against Purdue Pharma will continue, attorney general says

Wisconsin Public Radio, October 2, 2019

Attorney general discusses conflicts over legal settlements, gun violence

Wisconsin Public Radio, October 1, 2019

Federal judge tosses lawsuit over lame-duck laws limiting Wisconsin governor’s power

Wisconsin State Journal, October 1, 2019

‘It would change the culture’: Attempt to criminalize 1st offense OWI faces uphill battle

Fox 6, September 29, 2019

Billions of dollars are at stake as Wisconsin debates whether to legalize marijuana

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 27, 2019

High court denies Evers’ motion in lame-duck lawsuits

Wisconsin Law Journal, September 27, 2019

Lawmakers and law enforcement officials push for more mental health beds in northwest Wisconsin

WEAU, September 26, 2019

Bill seeks to boost pay progression funding for public defenders

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 25, 2019

Many counties considering daily jail stay fees

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, September 24, 2019

Wisconsin AG: Only bona fide journalists get to ask governor questions

The Center Square, September 24, 2019

Attorney General Josh Kaul joins coalition opposing Trump changes to food program

Channel 3000, September 24, 2019

Hartman says sheriff’s department won’t participate in gun confiscation

River News Online, September 24, 2019

While defense attorneys await pay increase, fewer willing to take public defender cases

Kenosha News, September 23, 2019

Neubauer calls for clarity on body-cam policies

Racine Journal Times, September 23, 2019

Lawsuit filed in Wisconsin against vaping companies

WKOW, September 20, 2019

Fight over golf course annexation hits Wisconsin high court

Courthouse News, September 19, 2019

Kaul, advocates tout bills to streamline collection, testing, tracking of sexual assault kits

The Capital Times, September 19, 2019

Contractor, steel maker battle over $16M judgement before high court

Wisconsin Law Journal, September 19, 2019

Tony Evers unveils red-flag bill, says he’s open to mandatory gun buyback program

Wisconsin State Journal, September 19, 2019

Tony Evers, Democrats urge Republicans to pass red flag law

Wisconsin State Journal, September 19, 2019

‘There’s no defined path’: Wisconsin lawmakers unclear on funding for county-run juvenile facilities

The Capital Times, September 19, 2019

Tony Evers announces 60 new assistant district attorney positions in 56 counties

Wisconsin State Journal, September 18, 2019

Legislators tout bill that would provide health insurance for survivors of slain officers

Wisconsin State Journal, September 18, 2019

Police would have to keep body camera footage for at least 4 months, but could withhold it from the public in some cases

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 17, 2019

Lawmakers debate public’s access to police body camera video

WISN 12, September 17, 2019

Widows press Wisconsin lawmakers to OK police-insurance bill

Wisconsin Law Journal, September 17, 2019

States split by party on accepting Purdue Pharma settlement

Wisconsin Law Journal, September 16, 2019

Former justice Butler looks back at tumultuous time on high court

Wisconsin Law Journal, September 16, 2019

Democrats taking another run at legalizing marijuana in Wisconsin

The Capital Times, September 15, 2019

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