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Ecological lawsuits prevalent in Wisconsin legal system

Wisconsin was one of the several Midwest states that was suing the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The lawsuit alleges that the Corps is causing a public nuisance by not separating Like Michigan from a number of waterways due to a dangerous infestation of carp, which is alien to the region. The species could damage the area's $7 billion fishing industry, reported the Associated Press.

But this lawsuit has been thrown out. U.S. District Judge John Tharp wrote that federal law mandates the corps to keep shipping channels open between the bodies of water, therefore prohibiting the building of dams in any "navigable waterways without Congress' consent."

In addition, the recent lawsuit between the state's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and a group of environmental activists over the role of dogs in wolf hunting has proposed new rules. The proposed rules would require hunters only use dogs for tracking wolves during daylight hours and to be tattooed or wear a collar with its owner's name and address, also reported by the AP.

"All of these items are related," Cathy Stepp, DNR secretary, wrote in a memo to DNR's board, as reported by the source. "The timeline will allow for the valuable experience from two hunting and trapping seasons and adequate opportunity for engaging the public and stakeholder groups on wolf management direction."

Animal rights and ecological issues are becoming a growing concern as global warming makes headlines. For lawyers that represent activist groups or parties being sued due to infractions of natural laws, partnering with Wisconsin court reporters can allow litigators to acquire accurate deposition transcripts, ensuring an effective representation of clients.

Furthermore, by partnering with professionals that offer video deposition services, clients that may be abroad or headquartered in other states can be deposed via videoconferencing, saving time and money for all parties.

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