November 11, 2020 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court's November 2020 oral argument calendar and synopses of the cases to be heard can be found here (Rev. 11/11/20). The synopses provided are not complete analyses of the issues. More information about any particular case before the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals can be found on the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Previously released opinions issued by the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals can be found here.

November 6, 2020 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept seven new cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed. More detailed synopses will be released at a later date. 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. see full article

November 5, 2020 - Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Patience Drake Roggensack delivered the 2020 State of the Judiciary address Nov. 5 at the opening of the first ever remotely held Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Judicial Conference. The text of the speech, along with remarks by Director of State Courts address by Hon. Randy R. Koschnick, is available here.

November 4, 2020 - Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Patience Drake Roggensack will deliver the 2020 State of the Judiciary address on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the opening of the first ever remotely held Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Judicial Conference. see full article

November 4, 2020 - A Wisconsin court system team led by Director of State Courts Randy R. Koschnick is being recognized for its quick response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the innovative use of technology in keeping courts operational and accessible. see full article

October 2, 2020 - On Oct. 1, the Wisconsin Supreme Court amended a May 22 order regarding the extension of orders and interim rule concerning jury trials, statutory deadlines and remote hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic. A copy of the order can be found here.

September 30, 2020 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept seven new cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed. More detailed synopses will be released at a later date. 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. see full article

September 24, 2020 - A copy of the Wisconsin Supreme Court's Oct. 6, 2020 public rules hearing agenda is available here. Copies of the petitions with additional information and comments can be found on the Pending petitions page. Information about the Supreme Court's rule-making process can be found here.

September 24, 2020 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court's October 2020 oral argument calendar and synopses of the cases to be heard can be found here. The synopses provided are not complete analyses of the issues. More information about any particular case before the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals can be found on the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Previously released opinions issued by the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals can be found here.

September 21, 2020 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court's September 29, 2020 oral argument calendar and synopses of the cases to be heard can be found here. The synopses provided are not complete analyses of the issues. More information about any particular case before the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals can be found on the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Previously released opinions issued by the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals can be found here.

September 3, 2020 - The Kenosha County Courthouse will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, per the following order.

August 31, 2020 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court's September 2020 oral argument calendar and synopses of the cases to be heard can be found here. The synopses provided are not complete analyses of the issues. More information about any particular case before the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals can be found on the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Previously released opinions issued by the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals can be found here.

August 31, 2020 - The Director of State Courts Office is accepting applications for a virtual court interpreter orientation training program to be held on five dates over three upcoming weekends. The orientation will start on Sunday, Sept. 13 and continue on the following Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 19-20, and Sept. 26-27. see full article

August 28, 2020 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept five new cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed. More detailed synopses will be released at a later date. 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. see full article

August 26, 2020 - The Kenosha County Courthouse remains closed. Court operations will resume remotely on Thursday, August 27, 2020, per the linked order.

August 21, 2020 - Being sent home during your first week on a job is usually not a good sign. But for Morgan Young, it was just one of the things she's had to adjust to since starting as Director of the Office of Judicial Education on March 16. see full article

August 4, 2020 - Wisconsin’s newest circuit court judges bring varied backgrounds and experience to the bench, in addition to being accomplished lawyers in a number of areas of the law. On Aug. 1, six newly elected circuit court judges took office in Chippewa, Dodge, Marinette, Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. They join a number of judges appointed by Gov. Tony Evers since the beginning of the year in Dane, Kenosha, Marathon, Milwaukee, Shawano-Menominee and Washington counties. see full article

August 1, 2020 - Competitive runners often receive a T-shirt and goodie bag just for competing in a race—maybe even a medal if they're lucky enough to place. But on Saturday, Aug. 1, Judge Jill Karofsky took home a new title: Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice. see full article

July 30, 2020 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept three new cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed. More detailed synopses will be released at a later date. 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. see full article

July 27, 2020 - On Monday, Aug. 3, a voluntary eFiling pilot program will begin in Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District III, which serves the northern half of Wisconsin. Attorneys who want to try out appellate eFiling can use their existing eCourts accounts to file new cases or opt in to pending cases to file new documents. see full article

July 16, 2020 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has re-appointed circuit court judges from Barron, Kenosha, Marathon, and Marinette counties to serve new two-year terms as chief judge of their respective judicial administrative district. see full article

July 1, 2020 - On February 12, 2020, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ordered the extension of the Commercial Docket Pilot Project for an additional two years and expanded to additional regions in the state. Commencing July 1, 2020, District 10, District 2, and Dane County will be jurisdictions included and commercial docket judges will be assigned to commercial docket cases. These regions are in addition to District 8 and Waukesha County, where commercial docket judges have been hearing cases since July 2017.