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Legislature passes Impartial Justice Bill; Governor expected to sign

Nov. 6, 2009 – Accomplishing a major public policy goal of the State Bar of Wisconsin, both houses of the Wisconsin Legislature passed the Impartial Justice Bill on Nov. 5, sending the legislation to Governor Doyle, who has said publicly he will sign it into law.
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FTC announces delay of ‘red flags’ rule until June 1, 2010

Nov. 6, 2009 – Anti-identity theft rules originally scheduled to go into effect on May 1 have been delayed again at the request of members of Congress, says the Federal Trade Commission.
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Crabb considers decertifying class challenging Wisconsin’s ‘diploma privilege’

Nov. 5, 2009 – In an order denying a plaintiffs’ motion for partial summary judgment, U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb suggested the class of plaintiffs challenging the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s diploma privilege may be decertified.
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Supreme Court: Non-resident members can serve as certain State Bar officers

Nov. 4, 2009 – Following a public hearing on Nov. 2, the Wisconsin Supreme Court approved petition 09-06, which the State Bar filed this summer to amend Supreme Court Rule 10.04(1) to permit non-resident members of the State Bar to hold office as treasurer, secretary and chairperson of the Board of Governors.
Chief Justice highlights new creative court programs in State of the Judiciary

Nov. 4, 2009 – In her 2009 State of the Judiciary Address Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson highlighted eight justice-related initiatives recently undertaken in Wisconsin counties. The programs, addressing drug, veteran, foreclosure mediation, tribal relations, child welfare, mental health, court interpreter, and substance abuse issues “demonstrate our creativity and commitment, and all foretell success in the years ahead.”
Justices seek measure of ‘marriage amendment’ purpose during oral arguments

Nov. 3, 2009 – The Wisconsin Supreme Court considered whether the 2006 “marriage amendment” ballot measure presented voters with more than one question in violation of the state constitution.
WisLAP monitoring program gets nod from Wisconsin Supreme Court

Nov. 3, 2009
Supreme Court approves State Bar petition regarding classes of membership

Nov. 2, 2009
WisBar InsideTrack receives national award of excellence

Oct. 30, 2009
Ruling bars application of FTC 'Red Flags Rule' to legal profession

Oct. 29, 2009