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WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL
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When requesting attorney fees in federal court, pursuant to a contractual fee-shifting provision, rather than a statute, the attorney can submit redacted bills that omit descriptions of the work -
Longstanding precedent holds that federal courts can’t enjoin state court proceedings, despite the state court defendant’s claim that the proceedings violate federal rights. Younger v. Harris, 401 U.S. 37 -
Twenty-six of Wisconsin’s best and brightest young attorneys were honored Aug. 31 at the Wisconsin Club during the Wisconsin Law -
Civil litigator Jeffrey A. Pitman had already been practicing for almost a decade when he successfully handled his first lawsuit against a -
The Seventh Circuit has denied Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge John Siefert’s request for rehearing en banc on his lawsuit challenging portions of Wisconsin’s Code of Judicial
MARQUETTE FACULTY LAW BLOG
- It is with a bit of fear that I take over the podium as a guest blogger. The thought of coming up with enough substance to satisfy the cravings of an unnamed and faceless reader base is a bit frightening. So, please excuse me if my nervousness shows - Our guest bloggers this month will be Colin Lancaster ‘93 and 3L Kristen Scheuerman. Many thanks to our August guests Mary Wagner ‘99 and 2L Peter - The dedication of Eckstein Hall next Wednesday will feature Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson, Archbishop of New York Timothy M. Dolan, and United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, as described in this press - Editors’ Note: As each new 1L class begins its legal education, our thoughts often turn back to our own first few weeks of law school.  This post begins a new series on “What I Wish I Had Known When I Started Law - I was glad to see that Bruce linked to the fascinating debate on the nature of legal education prompted by Brent Newton’s article claiming that law professors “preach” what they don’t “practice.” I’ll
WISCONSIN LAWYER
- In its 2010 landmark decision in Padilla v. Kentucky, the U.S. Supreme Court held that defense counsel have an affirmative Sixth Amendment duty to advise noncitizen clients of the potential immigration consequences of their pleas. The decision - If a foreclosure involves a federal interest, the requirements of 28 U.S.C. § 2410 apply, preempting any conflicting state statutes. This overview helps attorneys navigate the federal process and avoid the common mistakes and problems that can slow - 2009 Wis. Act 402 imposes uniformity across Wisconsin's more than 250 diverse municipal courts, with standards that bolster the courts' independence, clarify regulation and procedure, and enhance professionalism. Changes to court operations go into - The 2010 court of appeals decision in Williams v. Housing Authority of City of Milwaukee makes clear that administrative agencies must strictly apply the legal residuum rule and base adverse decisions on substantial evidence. It further held that - As a 13 year old, State Bar President Jim Boll was just as eager to shoot hoops on a basketball court as he was to sit quietly in a courtroom watching a trial. With an athlete's energy and attorney's focus, Boll aims to team with members to improve
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MILWAUKEE BIZ JOURNAL
- Milwaukee-area drivers have gotten better since last year, putting the area in the top quarter of cities, according to the 2010 Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report. (ALL) - Based on current forecasts for Hurricane Earl and Tropical Storm Fiona by the National Hurricane Center, AirTran Airways is offering passengers booked to and from affected airports from Sept. 1-4 the option to change their reservation without - Heartland Home Care, Hospice & I.V. Care is setting up a new office in the Mayfair Crossing building in Wauwatosa. - J.B. Kenehan LLC, a pre-press, printing and finishing technology provider in Waukesha, has acquired Conley Printing of Beaver Dam for an undisclosed amount. - Frontier Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings Inc., said Thursday it will add nonstop service next year from Omaha, Neb., to both San Diego and Los Angeles, and bring back seasonal nonstop service from Omaha to both
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WSJ LAW BLOG
- It's time for a cool change, LBers, in the form of an afternoon roundup post to finish the day.
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- The Justice Department on Thursday filed a civil lawsuit against Maricopa County, Ariz., sheriff Joe Arpaio.
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