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In battle over judicial recusal, First Amendment trumped due process rights

Nov. 4, 2009 — The Wisconsin Supreme Court divided 4-3 in its adoption of rules permitting judges to sit on a case in which a party contributed to their campaigns or made independent expenditures. Justices considered the freedom of political expression versus a litigant's right to an impartial tribunal.

As Innocence Project celebrates 10 years, an exoneree-turned-lawyer reflects on its life-altering impact

Nov. 4, 2009 — During a 10th anniversary celebration of the Wisconsin Innocence Project on Oct. 23, Christopher Ochoa spoke of the program's efforts that set him on a journey from a Texas prison cell to Madison where he is now a practicing attorney.

10 Tips for working with court interpreters

Nov. 4, 2009 — Wisconsin ranks third in the nation for its Hmong population, while refugees from Bhutan, Myanmar, and Iraq are the most recent arrivals. Given this population shift, the legal system has seen a dramatic increase in the need for interpreter services. Carmel Capati offers 10 tips to consider when working with court interpreters.

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Chief Justice Abrahamson tells pro bono lawyers, 'What you do makes a difference'

In this video commemorating last month's national pro bono celebration, Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson thanks Wisconsin lawyers for supporting equal justice under the law through their pro bono work. “Your service matters, one person, one case at a time.”