St Croix Valley Bar Association
@scvba.bsky.social
Lawyers and Judges in Dunn, Pierce, Polk, and St Croix Counties
North-West Wisconsin
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North-West Wisconsin
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We’re excited to see our recent event in Wisconsin on #RuralJustice in the news! 📰
Thanks to everyone who joined us in person or virtually to discuss innovative, community-focused solutions to close the rural #JusticeGap.
Thanks to everyone who joined us in person or virtually to discuss innovative, community-focused solutions to close the rural #JusticeGap.
Closing the justice gap in rural America
www.channel3000.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
We’re excited to see our recent event in Wisconsin on #RuralJustice in the news! 📰
Thanks to everyone who joined us in person or virtually to discuss innovative, community-focused solutions to close the rural #JusticeGap.
Thanks to everyone who joined us in person or virtually to discuss innovative, community-focused solutions to close the rural #JusticeGap.
Now this -
October 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Now this -
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Wisconsin Open Records Law 101. "Transparency is an essential function of a representative government". In environments like jails and prisons, or other encounters with law enforcement out of the public eye, this is especially true. The doors may not be open but the records are. Know your rights
September 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Wisconsin Open Records Law 101. "Transparency is an essential function of a representative government". In environments like jails and prisons, or other encounters with law enforcement out of the public eye, this is especially true. The doors may not be open but the records are. Know your rights
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Not all questions are best answered by Google. When it comes to time with your kids, Wisconsin Law Help gives you answers based in Wisconsin law and practices, in plain language. Visit www.wislawhelp.org.
October 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Not all questions are best answered by Google. When it comes to time with your kids, Wisconsin Law Help gives you answers based in Wisconsin law and practices, in plain language. Visit www.wislawhelp.org.
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Who is Leonard Leo?
He's a lawyer, but he's never argued a case in court. He's never held elected office. But for years he rebuilt the American legal system, resulting in the Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority.
By @andykroll.bsky.social
(Published Oct. 2023)
He's a lawyer, but he's never argued a case in court. He's never held elected office. But for years he rebuilt the American legal system, resulting in the Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority.
By @andykroll.bsky.social
(Published Oct. 2023)
We Don’t Talk About Leonard: The Man Behind the Right’s Supreme Court Supermajority
The inside story of how Leonard Leo built a machine that remade the American legal system — and what he plans to do next.
www.propublica.org
June 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Who is Leonard Leo?
He's a lawyer, but he's never argued a case in court. He's never held elected office. But for years he rebuilt the American legal system, resulting in the Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority.
By @andykroll.bsky.social
(Published Oct. 2023)
He's a lawyer, but he's never argued a case in court. He's never held elected office. But for years he rebuilt the American legal system, resulting in the Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority.
By @andykroll.bsky.social
(Published Oct. 2023)
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The U.S. Congress, through the annual appropriations laws, has funded the
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program for more than 30 years.
CASA/GAL programs across the country,
and more than 200,000 children involved in child abuse and neglect proceedings
will be harmed
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program for more than 30 years.
CASA/GAL programs across the country,
and more than 200,000 children involved in child abuse and neglect proceedings
will be harmed
National CASA/GAL federal funding terminated
Without these funds, the work of CASA/GAL programs across the country will be impacted along with more than 200,000 children...
nationalcasagal.org
April 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The U.S. Congress, through the annual appropriations laws, has funded the
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program for more than 30 years.
CASA/GAL programs across the country,
and more than 200,000 children involved in child abuse and neglect proceedings
will be harmed
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program for more than 30 years.
CASA/GAL programs across the country,
and more than 200,000 children involved in child abuse and neglect proceedings
will be harmed
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Prof. Alison LaCroix explains habeas corpus on WGN Radio.
What is Habeas Corpus?
Alison LaCroix, Robert Newton Reid Professor of Law and associate member of the Department of History at the University of Chicago Law School, joins Lisa Dent to discuss habeas corpus. LaCroix expl…
buff.ly
May 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Prof. Alison LaCroix explains habeas corpus on WGN Radio.
Attorney Schimel showed real class. #howtolosewithgrace
Another bit of good news related to the Wisconsin Supreme Court election yesterday was that Brad Schimel conceded early & urged his supporters to accept the result: www.yahoo.com/news/schimel... Democracy means rules are certain, outcomes are uncertain, and that after elections, losers accept losses
Schimel concedes
Brad Schimel conceded the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and told his supporters to accept the results.
www.yahoo.com
April 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Attorney Schimel showed real class. #howtolosewithgrace
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley on Crawford: "I think the way Judge Crawford ran her race was disgusting...I'm not looking forward to working with her. She's bought and paid for by the Democratic Party."
Via Vanessa Kjeldsen
Via Vanessa Kjeldsen
April 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley on Crawford: "I think the way Judge Crawford ran her race was disgusting...I'm not looking forward to working with her. She's bought and paid for by the Democratic Party."
Via Vanessa Kjeldsen
Via Vanessa Kjeldsen
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Biglaw Is Under Attack. Here’s What The Firms Are Doing About It.
https://abovethelaw.com/2025/04/biglaw-is-under-attack-heres-what-the-firms-are-doing-about-it/
Biglaw Is Under Attack. Here’s What The Firms Are Doing About It.
Introducing the Biglaw Spine Index.
abovethelaw.com
April 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Biglaw Is Under Attack. Here’s What The Firms Are Doing About It.
https://abovethelaw.com/2025/04/biglaw-is-under-attack-heres-what-the-firms-are-doing-about-it/
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How do we know if what we read is true?
Fact-checking has been around since the 19th century, fighting misinformation long before the internet. Read more ➡️ w.wiki/DCzG
Fact-checking has been around since the 19th century, fighting misinformation long before the internet. Read more ➡️ w.wiki/DCzG
April 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
How do we know if what we read is true?
Fact-checking has been around since the 19th century, fighting misinformation long before the internet. Read more ➡️ w.wiki/DCzG
Fact-checking has been around since the 19th century, fighting misinformation long before the internet. Read more ➡️ w.wiki/DCzG
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Susan Crawford, the winner of Tuesday’s race to fill a key seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, was backed by national Democrats and made opposition to Elon Musk a centerpiece of her campaign.
Who is Susan Crawford? Wisconsin Supreme Court winner has fought for union and abortion rights
Wisconsin Supreme Court winner Susan Crawford has served as a Dane County Circuit Court judge since 2018. Crawford won election that year and again in 2022 to the seat. The county is home to Wisconsin...
www.mprnews.org
April 2, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Susan Crawford, the winner of Tuesday’s race to fill a key seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, was backed by national Democrats and made opposition to Elon Musk a centerpiece of her campaign.
Congratulations St Croix County Judge-Elect Brian Smestad
April 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Congratulations St Croix County Judge-Elect Brian Smestad
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Judge Susan Crawford, backed by the state Democratic party, defeated Judge Brad Schimel, who was backed by President Trump and Elon Musk, to help liberals retain a 4-to-3 majority in the state’s judiciary. Read more about the results. nyti.ms/4hY4IJs
April 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Judge Susan Crawford, backed by the state Democratic party, defeated Judge Brad Schimel, who was backed by President Trump and Elon Musk, to help liberals retain a 4-to-3 majority in the state’s judiciary. Read more about the results. nyti.ms/4hY4IJs
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I could write up why there’s no constitutional problem with the President using an auto-pen to sign official documents—or I could just post the 30-page 2005 opinion by George W. Bush’s Office of Legal Counsel that explains why in lots of detail.
I choose the latter:
www.justice.gov/file/494411/...
I choose the latter:
www.justice.gov/file/494411/...
March 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I could write up why there’s no constitutional problem with the President using an auto-pen to sign official documents—or I could just post the 30-page 2005 opinion by George W. Bush’s Office of Legal Counsel that explains why in lots of detail.
I choose the latter:
www.justice.gov/file/494411/...
I choose the latter:
www.justice.gov/file/494411/...
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Perkins Coie won its bid for a temporary restraining order pausing an executive order leveled at the firm. But much of the legal industry has been silent so far about what some consider to be an existential threat. www.law360.com/artic...
As Perkins Coie Fights Order, How Will Other Firms Respond? - Law360
Perkins Coie LLP, represented by Williams & Connolly LLP, is challenging President Donald Trump's executive order revoking its security clearance and launching investigations into its diversity efforts. But other firms have remained silent, raising questions about the order's potential effects on how firms handle public policy litigation, publicly support their right to defend all clients and pursue hiring initiatives.
www.law360.com
March 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Perkins Coie won its bid for a temporary restraining order pausing an executive order leveled at the firm. But much of the legal industry has been silent so far about what some consider to be an existential threat. www.law360.com/artic...
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The ABA supports the rule of law. Read full message: www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
February 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The ABA supports the rule of law. Read full message: www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
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From Wisconsin to Colombia, UW Law’s Immigrant Justice Clinic provides free legal information and representation to people seeking refuge in the U.S. Read more: bit.ly/3DSK4wc.
Justice and Service Across Borders
From Wisconsin to Colombia, UW Law's Immigrant Justice Clinic provides free legal information and representation to people seeking refuge in the U.S.
bit.ly
January 23, 2025 at 7:44 PM
From Wisconsin to Colombia, UW Law’s Immigrant Justice Clinic provides free legal information and representation to people seeking refuge in the U.S. Read more: bit.ly/3DSK4wc.
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Sen. Raphael Warnock holds the same pulpit Martin Luther King Jr. once preached from. He told Morning Edition that "your life's project should be longer and larger than your lifespan."
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock reflects on MLK Jr.'s teachings, legacy
Sen. Raphael Warnock holds the same pulpit Martin Luther King Jr. once preached from. He told Morning Edition that "your life's project should be longer and larger than your lifespan."
www.npr.org
January 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Sen. Raphael Warnock holds the same pulpit Martin Luther King Jr. once preached from. He told Morning Edition that "your life's project should be longer and larger than your lifespan."
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In the 1970s, Martha Goddard invented the rape kit, a powerful instrument for women’s justice. So why did she die in relative obscurity while a man took credit? Sheila McClear on Pagan Kennedy's new book, "The Secret History of the Rape Kit":
The Forgotten Woman Who Transformed Forensics
In the 1970s, Martha Goddard invented the rape kit. So why did she die in relative obscurity?
www.theatlantic.com
January 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
In the 1970s, Martha Goddard invented the rape kit, a powerful instrument for women’s justice. So why did she die in relative obscurity while a man took credit? Sheila McClear on Pagan Kennedy's new book, "The Secret History of the Rape Kit":
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NEWS: The Wisconsin Innocence Project has received the largest grant in its history to investigate cases that could benefit from recent advancements in DNA testing. law.wisc.edu/newsletter/a... @christopher-lau.bsky.social @rachelburg.bsky.social
Wisconsin Innocence Project Receives $1.5 Million Grant | University of Wisconsin Law SchoolSite iconsUniversity logo that links to main university websitefacebooktwitterxyoutubelinkedininstagramUW C...
law.wisc.edu
January 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
NEWS: The Wisconsin Innocence Project has received the largest grant in its history to investigate cases that could benefit from recent advancements in DNA testing. law.wisc.edu/newsletter/a... @christopher-lau.bsky.social @rachelburg.bsky.social
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Checking out the scope of Free Law Project's work in 2024. This one is for the Swifties!
To learn about what we have in store for 2025, read this letter from our Executive Director - free.law/fundraiser/2...
To learn about what we have in store for 2025, read this letter from our Executive Director - free.law/fundraiser/2...
December 27, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Checking out the scope of Free Law Project's work in 2024. This one is for the Swifties!
To learn about what we have in store for 2025, read this letter from our Executive Director - free.law/fundraiser/2...
To learn about what we have in store for 2025, read this letter from our Executive Director - free.law/fundraiser/2...
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What were 2024's most significant state constitutional cases? Some of the country's leading legal thinkers--including @leahlitman.bsky.social, @yeargain.bsky.social, @miriamseifter.bsky.social, @dbrodriguez.bsky.social, @kasiawolfkot.bsky.social, and more--shared their picks for this yearly roundup.
2024’s Most Significant State Constitutional Cases
Legal experts identified the most important cases that advanced state constitutional rights this year.
statecourtreport.org
December 23, 2024 at 7:32 PM
What were 2024's most significant state constitutional cases? Some of the country's leading legal thinkers--including @leahlitman.bsky.social, @yeargain.bsky.social, @miriamseifter.bsky.social, @dbrodriguez.bsky.social, @kasiawolfkot.bsky.social, and more--shared their picks for this yearly roundup.