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Wisconsin Hair Straightener and Hair Relaxer Lawsuits

April 16, 2026: LATEST UPDATE IN WISCONSIN HAIR RELAXER CASES The latest and most promising news in the hair relaxer litigation is that on April 7, 2026 the presiding Judge (Judge Mary Rowland) personally selected 10 lawsuits as the initial Bellwether cases for trial....

Pedestrian Deaths Hit Record High

A recent study from the Governor’s Highway Safety Association reports that the number of pedestrian deaths caused by careless drivers has reached a record high.  It is estimated that over 7,500 people were killed while walking in 2022.  This is the highest number of...

Two Forms of Distracted Driving: Same Deadly Result

Distracted driving has become an epidemic in Wisconsin.  In fact, my own car was just broadsided last week in our law firm parking garage when a driver was not paying attention and pulled forward directly into the rear door of my car. I was...

The Legal Status of Autonomous Vehicles in Wisconsin

Self-driving or autonomous vehicles come in all varieties from compact size to sport utility. Many Wisconsin drivers own some type of autonomous vehicle and have for years. As self-driving cars become more popular and their driverless capabilities increase, federal and state governments must address...