The Supreme Court may soon transform the role of faith in the workplace, which could have the effect of elevating the rights of religious workers at the expense of co-workers.
Read More »Wisconsin Republicans propose raises for public attorneys
Starting pay for Wisconsin public defenders and assistant district attorneys would increase to $36 an hour, or about $75,000 a year, under a Republican-authored plan passed unanimously Tuesday by the Legislature’s powerful budget-writing committee.
Read More »Judge: Lawsuit against fake electors can proceed
A Wisconsin judge on Monday refused to break up a lawsuit filed against 10 fake electors for former President Donald Trump and two of his attorneys, saying the case could proceed in the county where it was filed.
Read More »Watchdog: Massachusetts U.S. attorney tried to influence DA election
The top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts, who has announced her resignation, tried to influence a race for Boston’s district attorney and violated multiple policies, the Justice Department’s internal watchdog says.
Read More »‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark tiff flares once again
Declaring a mission to liberate “Taco Tuesday” for all, Taco Bell is asking U.S. regulators to force Wyoming-based Taco John’s to abandon its longstanding claim to the trademark.
Read More »Wisconsin victims’ rights amendment upheld
An amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution expanding crime victims’ rights was properly worded in a statewide referendum and legally adopted, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Read More »Wells Fargo agrees to pay $1 billion to settle class action
Wells Fargo has agreed to a pay $1 billion to settle a lawsuit filed by its shareholders who alleged the bank made misleading statements about its compliance with federal regulators after a fake account-opening scandal came to light in 2016.
Read More »Massachusetts U.S. attorney to resign after investigation
Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins will resign following a monthslong investigation into her appearance at a political fundraiser and other potential ethics issues.
Read More »St. Louis prosecutor steps down 2 weeks sooner than planned
Embattled St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, who this month announced she would resign effective June 1, said Tuesday she is leaving office immediately.
Read More »Transgender Guatemalan wins chance to fight deportation
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday in favor of a transgender Guatemalan woman who is fighting deportation on the grounds that she would face persecution if returned to her native country.
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