No. 2023, November - November - October 2023

Index

• Commentary: Justice for all-tackling the lawyer shortage in rural Wisconsin.
• Department of Labor announces new Davis-Bacon Act rules now in effect.
• FBI headquarters move to Maryland receives praise, criticism.
• 'Making a Murderer' rebuttal 'Convicting a Murderer' launches ad.
• 'Making a Murderer' rebuttal to air early summer in new series called 'Convicting a Murderer A Season of Truth'.
• (UPDATED) Making a Murderer' rebuttal series called Convicting a Murderer' to air on DAILYWIRE+.
• 7th Circuit sends decade-long whistleblower case to trial.
• Age isn't just a number when it comes to mandatory judicial retirement.
• Amazon agrees to injunctive relief, $25 million civil penalty for alleged violations of children's privacy law relating to Alexa.
• American Bar Association network compromised, member data leaked to third party.
• American Dream becomes reality for newly elected Milwaukee Bar Association President.
• And then, suddenly, it changed everything! The 'it' moment.
• Annual Run for Justice set for June 14.
• Apple and Google should be held accountable for privacy violations.
• Appleton man sentenced to Federal prison for armed standoff.
• Are lawyers more ethical?
• Asst. Attorney General Olsen: 'reauthorization of 702 ... most consequential national security decision that this Congress will make'.
• Attorney General Josh Kaul joins multistate coalition supporting defense of Title X program.
• Attorney General Kaul Releases Update in Advance of Two-Year Anniversary of Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative.
• Attorney Kyle Kasper joins O'Neil Cannon.
• Attorney Peter Baziano joins Murphy Desmond in its Business and Real Estate practice groups.
• Cancer takes life of Milwaukee attorney Bill Cannon.
• Chicago pharmacist convicted of stealing and selling COVID-19 cards.
• City could be responsible for clearing snow from sidewalks.
• Columbia St. Mary's Hospital settles with FEDs over alleged ADA violations.
• Commentary: Never compare the Holocaust to modern day events.
• Commentary: The role of lawyers is no laughing matter.
• Commentary: There is more that unites us than divides us, time to let go of disinformation.
• Community pharmacies see big win against Pharmacy Benefit Manager OptumRX.
• Community Within the Corridor developers could be prosecuted under DNR emergency order.
• Competing tax plans represent sharp divide in State's 2023-25 budget.
• Consolidation trend drives construction contractors to merge, attorney gives advice.
• Convicting A Murderer' rebuttal to 'Making a Murderer' Release Date Announced, Trailer drops.
• Convicting a murderer' rebuttal to Making a Murderer' filled with rumors, speculation and corner bar gossip, former defense attorney says.
• Courts (and the legal field in its entirety) should choose civility.
• Dan Kelly's ties to Anti-Semitism spark concerns among Wisconsin lawmakers and jurists.
• Day 3: State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Meeting and Conference in Milwaukee.
• DEA: 'One pill can kill:' National drug takeback day on Saturday an opportunity to protect Wisconsinites, nation.
• Death of woman discharged from Froedtert ER highlights gap in medical malpractice laws.
• Decision Spring 2023: Polls open in Wisconsin.
• Defense attorney for 9/11 hijacker to have documentary screening at Milwaukee Bar Association on Juneteenth.
• Defining Winning.
• Doctor convicted for COVID-19 health care fraud scheme.
• DOJ investigating Mequon Police shooting.
• DOJ investigating Racine Co traffic stop that turned into fatal shooting.
• DOJ says no criminal charges against Mequon Police in shooting that killed 86-year-old man.
• Editorial: LaTonya Johnson should resign from office, Wisconsin deserves better.
• Elder Abuse Awareness Day proclaimed in Milwaukee County.
• Elections aren't quite over: Wisconsin State Bar to elect new officers.
• Emily Pinzl Joins Herrling Clark Law Firm as Attorney in Family Law Practice Group.
• Evers administration sued over failing to respond to open records request.
• Evers appoints McElroy as Price County district attorney.
• Evers appoints trio to Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
• Evers signs Dairy Month bill to expand local roads improvement program and focus on improving agricultural roads.
• Evers, Kaul join coalition in opposing 3M's proposed PFAS settlement.
• Extradited to Milwaukee, Dominican National faces international narcotics trafficking charges.
• FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill.
• Federal courthouse in Milwaukee receives 'all clear' after HAZMAT response.
• Fiscal Facts: STEM workers a strength, but metro Milwaukee lags in other innovation metrics.
• Former Burnett County ADA convicted of 3 felony counts of representations depicting nudity.
• Former Burnett County Assistant District Attorney sentenced for Felony counts of representations depicting nudity.
• Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Charged With 4th Degree Sexual Assault Following Report to Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative.
• Former Giovanni's owner opens new Sicilian restaurant Safina with sons.
• Former Metro Market employee charged after North Shore shooting.
• Former Wisconsin WR Markus Allen won't face charges if he meets terms of prosecution agreement.
• Froedtert agrees to $2 million settlement, admits no liability and denies all allegations.
• George Floyd's death impact on healthcare and law as shooting and crime skyrockets post-pandemic peak.
• Georgia Republican moves forward with attempt to defund FBI, DOJ.
• Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown partner Jason Luczak honored with State Bar of Wisconsin mentoring award.
• Giuliani sued for $10 million, lawsuit: sexual assault, improper attorney-client relationship, antisemitism, racism.
• Gov. Evers Appoints Angela Palmer-Fisher as Vernon County District Attorney.
• Gov. Evers Appoints Ian Mickelson as Grant County District Attorney.
• Gov. Evers Appoints Jillian Pfeifer as Oneida County District Attorney.
• Gov. Evers appoints Judge Pedro Coln to Court of Appeals.
• Gov. Evers Appoints Mark A. Huesmann to the La Crosse County Circuit Court.
• Gov. Evers appoints Ronnie Murray to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
• Gov. Evers Condemns Nazi Presence at Watertown LGBTQ Pride Event.
• Gov. Evers extends application deadline for Barron County Circuit Court.
• Gov. Evers grants 96 pardons, bringing total pardons granted to 1,029.
• Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Dane County, La Crosse County circuit courts.
• Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Grant, Oneida, and Vernon County District Attorneys.
• Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court - Branch 24.
• Gov. Evers takes action on 17 Bills.
• Gov. Tony Evers signs bipartisan watershed protection bill for agriculture.
• Harryman House restaurant owner pleaded guilty to not paying $2.8 million in employment taxes and failing to file personal tax return.
• Havana Syndrome hits CIA, Congress in Wisconsin, Russia takes credit.
• Here's to a more transparent 2023.
• History Made: Donald J. Trump indicted.
• Holder: Wisconsin voters have a chance to save our Democracy.
• Holocaust survivor calls attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion reminiscent of 1930's Nazi Germany.
• How the Trump fake electors scheme became a 'corrupt plan,' according to the indictment.
• Hupy and Abraham wins award for 'Behind the Handlebars' video series.
• Husch Blackwell Diedrich named chair-elect of appellate practice section of the State Bar of Wisconsin.
• Husch Blackwell taps Jamie Lawless as new Chief Executive-elect.
• Illinois man charged after flashing laser pointer at commercial aircraft.
• Impact of U.S. Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision on Private Employer DEI Programs and Recommendations for Employers.
• Inside the FBI Milwaukee Division.
• Intelligence allies predict Putin's revenge at Aspen Forum.
• Janet Protasiewicz, Dan Kelly in spotlight for battleground state's swing seat.
• Joseph Rekrut Joins Reinhart's Tax Practice.