John Doe Law and Other Criminal Procedures Need Reform

By MacIver Institute - January 16, 2015

Court, Crime, Criminal Justice, Freedom, John Doe, Lawsuits, Lawyers

MacIver Perspective by Dan Adams – Legislators are considering ways to amend the criminal process law that enables “John Doe proceedings;” the secret government process that allows prosecutors to conduct investigations under strict confidentiality gag-orders while compelling witnesses to testify under oath and produce their personal papers. Objectively, it is time to amend the Joe Doe Law to build in protections against overzealous or abusive prosecutors. Read More John Doe Law and Other Criminal Procedures Need Reform

Voter ID, Act 10 are Currently the Most Litigated Legislation in Wisconsin Courts

By MacIver Institute - June 13, 2014

Act 10, Constitution, Court, Courts, Lawsuit, Lawyers, Legislature, Supreme Court, The Wheeler Report, Voter ID

MacIver News Service – According to the Department of Justice, the Wisconsin Court System recently saw 15 cases against pieces of legislation, 12 of which are currently pending an appeal or awaiting a decision. Three other cases concerning redistricting and Act 10 have been dismissed since the first of the year. Read More Voter ID, Act 10 are Currently the Most Litigated Legislation in Wisconsin Courts

Joint Finance Cuts $3.5 Million for State Attorney Pay Progression

By MacIver Institute - May 24, 2013

Attorneys, Budget, JFC, Lawyers, Spending

MacIver News Service – The Joint Committee on Finance voted on Tuesday to modify Governor Scott Walker’s provision to create a pay progression plan for Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) and State Public Defenders (ASPDs) and reduced spending by $3.5 million. Read More Joint Finance Cuts $3.5 Million for State Attorney Pay Progression