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September is Juror Appreciation Month in Wisconsin
September 1, 2010 - Circuit courts throughout Wisconsin will host a variety of activities during September to thank and recognize jurors for their invaluable service to democracy and the state of Wisconsin.
“Wisconsin jurors are appreciated throughout the year for the role they play in protecting the constitutional rights of all the people of Wisconsin and in keeping our system of justice fair and impartial,” said Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson. “September has been set aside to formally recognize jurors – one of the cornerstones of our democracy,” added Abrahamson, who has twice served on Dane County juries.
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Judge John R. Storck elected 'chief of the chiefs'
 August 13, 2010 - Wisconsin's Committee of Chief Judges today elected Chief Judge John R. Storck, Dodge County Circuit Court, as “chief of the chiefs.” In this capacity, Storck serves as chair of the group of 10 chief judges, each of whom is selected by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to help oversee a judicial administrative district.
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Chief Justice Abrahamson honored with 2010 John Marshall Award
 August 12, 2010 - Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson received the 2010 John Marshall Award at the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Annual Dinner in Honor of the Judiciary on Aug. 6 at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco.
Additional information on the John Marshall Award can be found through the ABA here. Information on the history of the award can be found here.
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