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Jul 29, 2026

West Point declines to appeal ruling allowing professors to comment publicly

West Point will not appeal a federal judge's ruling barring restrictions on professors' public comments, allowing them to speak freely for now.

Jul 8, 2026

Former Wisconsin judge Dugan won’t face prison time in obstruction case

Former Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was sentenced to a $5,000 fine but no prison time for obstructing a federal immigration proceeding.

Jul 7, 2026

AI prompts used by experts may be discoverable

A federal court ruled AI prompts used by an expert witness are discoverable, highlighting new litigation and e-discovery risks for lawyers.

Jul 2, 2026

Former Milwaukee judge faces sentencing in ICE case

Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan faces sentencing after her conviction for obstructing federal immigration agents in a high-profile ICE case.

Jun 29, 2026

Supreme Court declines to hear Trump’s appeal in E. Jean Carroll defamation case

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Donald Trump’s appeal of a $5 million verdict in favor of E. Jean Carroll in her defamation and sexual abuse case.

Jun 15, 2026

Family sues Milwaukee over 2023 death of teen left in tow lot for days

The family of James Edward Stokes Jr. sues Milwaukee over his death after being left in a car in the city tow lot for days in 2023.

Jun 11, 2026

Walmart, mass shooting victims settle; numerous lawsuits still pending

Walmart settled with 63 victims of the El Paso mass shooting, while 29 lawsuits remain pending after a Texas appeals court stay.

May 28, 2026

Judge declines to dismiss workplace drug testing lawsuit

A federal judge denied dismissal of a lawsuit against Pomp’s Tire for alleged violations of the Minnesota Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act.

May 27, 2026

Biden sues Justice Department over release of interview audio

Former President Joe Biden sued the U.S. Department of Justice to prevent release of private interview recordings used in a classified documents probe.

Apr 29, 2026

Justices: Antiabortion center can fight subpoena for donors’ names

First Choice Women’s Resource Centers can challenge New Jersey subpoena for donor names, citing First Amendment rights, Supreme Court rules.

Apr 23, 2026

Supreme Court sides with Michigan attorney general in Line 5 case

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, rejecting Enbridge Energy's late removal of the Line 5 lawsuit to federal court.

Apr 7, 2026

Court tosses Meta Pixel privacy case against U.S. Bank

The U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota dismissed a privacy lawsuit against U.S. Bank over Meta Pixel data sharing, citing lack of concrete injury.