Wisconsin Court System, News releases

Wisconsin Supreme Court adopts Uniform Bar Examination, expands path to practice in state

Wisconsin Court System — 2026-03-24 16:37:00

Wisconsin Supreme Court adopts Uniform Bar Examination, expands path to practice in state
2026-03-24 16:37:00

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order approving changes to the bar exam, including the adoption of the Uniform Bar Examination and a new process for transferring qualifying scores from other states.

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Justice Annette Ziegler announces future plans

Wisconsin Court System — 2026-03-09 10:59:00

Justice Annette Ziegler announces future plans
2026-03-09 10:59:00
Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler announced today she won’t seek reelection in 2027. Ziegler, elected to the Supreme Court in 2007, said she will serve the remainder of her term.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts three new cases at recent conferences

Wisconsin Court System — 2026-03-09 09:48:00

Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts three new cases at recent conferences
2026-03-09 09:48:00
The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept three new cases at its December 5, 2025 and January 7, 2026 conferences. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed below. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court to livestream March oral arguments and rules hearing

Wisconsin Court System — 2026-02-26 12:58:00

Wisconsin Supreme Court to livestream March oral arguments and rules hearing
2026-02-26 12:58:00
The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that it will livestream its March 10 and 11 oral arguments and the March 12 public hearing on a rules petition on the Wisconsin Court System homepage at wicourts.gov. See the press release here.
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Court of Appeals to hold oral argument at Rufus King High School and honor retiring Chief Judge Maxine A. White

Wisconsin Court System — 2026-02-23 14:53:00

Court of Appeals to hold oral argument at Rufus King High School and honor retiring Chief Judge Maxine A. White
2026-02-23 14:53:00

High school students will get a front-row view of the Wisconsin appellate process when the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I hold oral arguments at Rufus King International High School on Thursday, March 19. The event is part of a public outreach and civics education program modeled after the Justice on Wheels initiative.

See the press release here.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court provides update on February oral argument livestream

Wisconsin Court System — 2026-02-05 13:41:00

Wisconsin Supreme Court provides update on February oral argument livestream
2026-02-05 13:41:00
In an update to last month’s announcement, the Wisconsin Supreme Court confirmed that the February 10 and February 11 oral arguments will be livestreamed on the Wisconsin Court System homepage, giving the public a clear and simple way to follow the proceedings.
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