Wisconsin Court System, News releases

Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts three new cases

Wisconsin Court System — 2013-05-17 10:16:00

Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts three new cases
2013-05-17 10:16:00
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept three new cases. The Court also acted to deny review in a number of cases.
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Drug courts recognized as effective approach to improving justice system

Wisconsin Court System — 2013-05-01 11:46:00

Drug courts recognized as effective approach to improving justice system
2013-05-01 11:46:00
A column written by Shirley S. Abrahamson, Chief Justice, Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts three new cases

Wisconsin Court System — 2013-04-15 15:49:00

Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts three new cases
2013-04-15 15:49:00
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept three new cases. The Court also acted to deny review in a number of cases.
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Chief Justice Abrahamson becomes longest-serving justice in Wisconsin history

Wisconsin Court System — 2013-04-11 15:53:00

Chief Justice Abrahamson becomes longest-serving justice in Wisconsin history
2013-04-11 15:53:00
Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson became the longest serving supreme court justice in Wisconsin history, marking 36 years, seven months and four days of service on April 10, 2013.
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Court interpreter training planned for Milwaukee

Wisconsin Court System — 2013-04-09 14:34:00

Court interpreter training planned for Milwaukee
2013-04-09 14:34:00
The Director of State Courts Office is accepting applications for interpreter training to be held in Milwaukee on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 at UW-Milwaukee.
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Supreme Court oral argument schedule

Wisconsin Court System — 2013-04-04 15:02:00

Supreme Court oral argument schedule
2013-04-04 15:02:00
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral argument during April on cases that originated in six Wisconsin counties. The calendar and synopses of cases to be heard can be found here. The synopses provided are not complete analyses of the issues presented.
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April case of the month

Wisconsin Court System — 2013-04-04 13:03:00

April case of the month
2013-04-04 13:03:00
The case of the month project provides high school teachers with some of the necessary tools to educate their students about the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Each month, during the Supreme Court's session, a "teachable" case will be highlighted. It will be chosen from the cases the Court will hear that month. April case of the month available here.
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Open rules conference

Wisconsin Court System — 2013-04-02 11:13:00

Open rules conference
2013-04-02 11:13:00
The Supreme Court April 12, 2013 open rules conference agenda is now available.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts six new cases

Wisconsin Court System — 2013-04-01 13:42:00

Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts six new cases
2013-04-01 13:42:00
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept six new cases. The Court also acted to deny review in a number of cases.
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The Third Branch, winter 2013

Wisconsin Court System — 2013-03-22 09:14:00

The Third Branch, winter 2013
2013-03-22 09:14:00
The winter edition of The Third Branch, the quarterly newsletter of the Wisconsin court system, is now available.
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Chief Justice addresses Joint Committee on Finance

Wisconsin Court System — 2013-03-21 08:59:00

Chief Justice addresses Joint Committee on Finance
2013-03-21 08:59:00
Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson today addressed the Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance. The text of the Chief Justice's remarks is available here.
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