Milwaukee Journal
Judge refuses to name receiver for casino
By Cary Spivak of the Journal Sentinel Posted: Jan. 10, 2010 5:59 p.m. In a ruling that could have a far-reaching impact in Indian country, a federal judge has refused to appoint a receiver for the Lac du Flambeau’s northern Wisconsin casino even though the tribe defaulted on a $50 million bond. The action... »
Tribe’s partners in casino a crapshoot
Posted: Jan. 29, 2005 Spivak & Bice – The Milwaukee Journal They say the key to getting a casino license is to be as pure as the driven snow. Casino management is a business where the perception is reality – at least when regulators are doling out licenses. All of which makes the identity... »
Child welfare workers to be held accountable
By Crocker Stephenson of the Journal Sentinel Madison – A law hailed as a transformative step that will raise public knowledge of child abuse and neglect – and hold accountable officials who do a poor job protecting the state’s most vulnerable children – was passed by the Senate and Assembly without opposition Tuesday. The... »