Justices question OLR director about disciplinary delays
A proposal to greatly reduce the number of referees handling attorney disciplinary cases sparked a larger debate Friday about the state of Office of Lawyer Regulation proceedings in Wisconsin. The post...
View ArticleWis. Supreme Court considering another OLR review
Less than two years after its last review, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering another evaluation of how the state disciplines lawyers. The post Wis. Supreme Court considering another OLR review...
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Justices raise plea agreement possibility for attorney discipline
Eager to find ways to improve the state’s process of disciplining attorneys, Wisconsin justices recently discussed the possibility of allowing plea agreements in Office of Lawyer Regulation...
View ArticleHigh court hears testimony on tribal court transfer rule
The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard testimony Tuesday on a rule that now lets circuit courts transfer cases to tribal courts, as well as on a petition that would have the same rule repealed. The post...
View ArticleMilwaukee lawyer gets probation for embezzlement
A Milwaukee trusts and estates lawyer has been sentenced to a year of probation for embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from a Dodge County woman’s estate. The post Milwaukee lawyer gets probation...
View ArticleHigh court: No reinstatement for ex-Elm Grove lawyer turned landscaper
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided not to reinstate the license of a former Elm Grove lawyer but will let him try again in six months. The post High court: No reinstatement for ex-Elm Grove lawyer...
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