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Index

• 'Louder than a dog whistle': Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences.
• A Look Back at 2023's Debacles in the Law.
• Adam Gerol named Ozaukee County Circuit Court judge.
• Amended complaint filed in federal court against State Bar of Wisconsin seeks punitive damages.
• American Airlines sued over uncontrollably drunk' seatmate who allegedly harassed female onboard.
• Appeals court sides with utilities on need for gas peaking facilities.
• Association for Women Lawyers offering scholarships. (Association for Women Lawyers Foundation)
• Chaos erupts at WisDems' Milwaukee convention.
• Chesebro, Troupis settle in election interference case. (Kenneth Chesebro and Jim Troupis)
• Chicago police officer gets probation for role in January 6.
• COMMENTARY: Who is Kenneth Chesebro?
• Counsel slams Trump appointed judge for handling of Trump prosecution.
• Dane County court overturns residential solar decision.
• Defense counsel: 'Trump had nothing to do with' false business records.
• Digital court reporters play growing role in courtrooms.
• FBI: $15,000 reward for safe return of Elijah Vue.
• Federal agencies failed to investigate Havana Syndrome, ignored crucial evidence, and withheld information, attorney says during Congressional Hearing. (Mark Zaid)
• Federal lawsuit against Chicago Bears filed on similar grounds as State Bar of Wisconsin lawsuit.
• Former chief public defender receives probation for tax evasion. (Kassius Benson)
• Former Milwaukee biglaw partner attacks media bias against Trump.
• Former Northwestern football players and ex-coach complaints to be consolidated for trial.
• Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference. (Charles Gerlach)
• Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts. (Steven Rosales)
• Georgia judge rejects First Amendment argument in Trump case, man charged for NY Judge and Attorney General death threats. (Scott McAfee )
• Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Eau Claire County Circuit Court.
• Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Sheboygan and Green County Sheriffs.
• History made in Trump New York trial opening statements.
• Hyundai to pay $333,941 over alleged violations of Civil Relief Act, repossessing 26 servicemembers vehicles. (Hyundai Capital America and Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003)
• Illegal immigrant suspected in Wisconsin sexual assault, human trafficking of 12-year-old girl.
• Illegal immigrants charged with Fond du Lac child trafficking of daughter, sexual assault. (Elia Antonio and Juan Carlos Rocha Mejia of Wisconsin)
• Indigenous consultant accuses NHL's Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment.
• Life means life, or not.
• Madison protesters disrupt UW commencement in violation of agreement, attorney says. (University of Wisconsin-Madison's Skylar Croy and Students for Justice in Palestine)
• Madison protesters reach agreement to comply with state law. (University of Wisconsin-Madison and Students for Justice in Palestine)
• Man pleads guilty to producing videos depicting monkey torture. (Ronald P. Bedra)
• Michael Best's Jos Olivieri dies at 66.
• Milwaukee Bar Association honors legal community, introduces Board at annual meeting.
• Milwaukee Bar Association President Emil Ovbiagele honored at 40 Under 40 event.
• Milwaukee judge among legal community honored by State Bar. (Molly Gena, Milwaukee Bar Association)
• Milwaukee woman wanted in murder-for-hire plot in the U.K. (Aimee Betro of Wisconsin)
• NAACP: No consequences for UWM Pro-Palestinian protesters shows 'bias' and 'privilege'.
• New complaints filed against Northwestern over Kenosha football hazing scandal.
• New York City man sent to prison for defrauding Wisconsin residents in Brewers and Bucks ticket scam. (Nikhil S. Mahtani)
• Newly filed report with federal court seeks Havana Syndrome transparency.
• North Carolina attorney disbarred after crimes committed in Wisconsin.
• North Carolina man who harbored Nazi memorabilia and attacked Black and Latino men sentenced to 41 months.
• One Wisconsin Attorney's misconduct in a league of its own'.
• Ozaukee inmate found dead identified.
• Police confirm 'Heil Hitler' salute during Madison pro-Palestinian protests, suspect identified. (Christian Hansen and University of Wisconsin-Madison)
• Pro-Palestinian protesters become violent with police and Jewish students, hate crime investigations underway.
• Questions of transparency, leadership responsibility linger over State Bar trust.
• RCS brings trial visuals to life.
• Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin's Med Mal legal gap. (medical malpractice)
• Report: Anti-Semitism in Wisconsin continues to rise 'at concerning levels'.
• Spotted Cow beer security fraud allegations dismissed by Court of Appeals.
• Startling stats unveiled at End Violence Against Women International Annual Conference.
• State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust.
• State Bar of Wisconsin names election winners.
• State Bar swears in new president, spotlights judicial and cyber security at annual conference.
• Steven Avery prosecutor Ken Kratz disparages 'Making a Murderer' rebuttal, 'Convicting a murderer'.
• Steven Avery prosecutor's leaked diary reveals Ken Kratz's confession.
• Tale of two cities: Pro-Palestinian protests in Milwaukee and Madison differ. (University of Wisconsin)
• The Senate filibuster is a hurdle to any national abortion bill.
• Timeline of Steven Avery prosecutor Ken Kratz's trial diary comes under scrutiny.
• Washington County Sheriff investigating Ozaukee County holding cell death. (Wisconsin)
• White supremacist sentenced for Federal hate crimes for conspiracy targeting Black and Jewish People.
• WILL files appeal in defamation case for criticizing position at Mequon Thiensville School District. (Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty and the defamation case against Scarlett Johnson)
• Wis. attorneys discuss women who are attacked for their success in the workplace.
• Wisconsin AG joins coalition to defend pregnant and postpartum employees.
• Wisconsin alum turned Maryland attorney loses law license for 6 months.
• Wisconsin attorney loses law license, ordered to pay $16K fine. (Roger G. Merry)
• Wisconsin court issues arrest warrant 'in error' for Minocqua Brewing owner.
• Wisconsin Court of Appeals: WIAAacted arbitrarily and violated its own written appeal procedure.
• Wisconsin district attorney demands attorney general compel WisDems to return donations tied to Epstein.
• Wisconsin law firm files civil rights complaint against American Bar Association, judge.
• Wisconsin lawyers file University of Wisconsin public records request seeking answers to protests.
• Wisconsin man arrested for producing AI-generated images of minors. (Steven Anderegg)
• Wisconsin man gets 15 years in prison for Door County bar fire that killed two. (Anthony Gonzalez)
• Wisconsin ranks number one in national Drug Take Back Day.
• Wisconsin Republicans react to President Trump's New York Trial Verdict.
• Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends Trump attorney James Troupis from advisory committee.
• WisGOP announces RNC Delegates and Alternates, plans to nominate Trump.
• WisGOP convention spotlights abortion, higher education, immigration and national security. (Republican Party of Wisconsin State Convention)
• WisGOP successfully hosts Southeast regional headquarters grand opening.
• WLJ not invited to the party: State Bar closes doors to media.
• Wreckless driving on Brown Deer Road results in fatal collision.