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November 20, 2008
WisTAF and banks meet in friendly debate at Wisconsin Supreme Court on petition seeking comparable interest rates on IOLTA accounts

November 19, 2008 - On Nov. 18, the Wisconsin Supreme Court adopted in principle several amendments to SCR 20:1.15 relating to safekeeping property; trust accounts and fiduciary accounts. The court will study several issues before making its final ruling. The new rule will be effective July 1, 2009, which will give banks enough time to be in compliance with the new rule. More
Supreme Court agrees with BBE petition – reciprocity not always equal – new rule for lawyers not licensed to practice in Wisconsin coming soon

November 19, 2008 - On Nov. 18, the Wisconsin Supreme Court adopted Board of Bar Examiners petition 08-07, which amends Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 40.05, relating to admitting lawyers upon proof of practice. The court expects the rule to be effective on Jan. 1, 2009 when SCR 20:5.5, pertaining to the occasional practice of law in Wisconsin by lawyers who are not licensed to practice here but are licensed in another state becomes effective. More
Google technology now delivers more powerful search results to WisBar

Google technology now delivers more powerful search results to WisBar November 14, 2008 - The most trusted Web search tool – Google™ – now indexes WisBar content and performs a comprehensive search delivering the most relevant results first. To access the new site search features, use the search box in the upper right hand corner or select the Legal Research tab located on all WisBar pages. More
Arbitrator to decide by year’s end on Keller dues objection

November 14, 2008 - An arbitrator’s decision is expected by the end of the year in a proceeding to determine how costs associated with the State Bar of Wisconsin’s attorney public image campaign should be treated. Briefs and other materials required to make a decision have been received by arbitrator Christopher Honeyman. He has indicated to the parties that he expects to make his decision by late December. More
Chief Justice: Justice for All requires an impartial, independent, non-partisan judiciary

Chief Justice: Justice for All requires an impartial, independent, non-partisan judiciary November 12, 2008 - Addressing 170 of the state’s judges who are gathered here for the two-day Wisconsin Judicial Conference, Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson today delivered her State of the Judiciary Address, focusing on national recognition the Wisconsin courts have received in the last year, and underscoring the importance of maintaining a fair, neutral, impartial, non-partisan justice system. More

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Update your information on tax laws at the 59th Annual Tax School, a comprehensive full-day program where experienced taxation practitioners review selected federal, state, and local changes, legislative changes, and important case law developments.  More

In this presidential election year, is the Government Accountability Board doing its job? Find out at the all-day seminar featuring GAB Director and Legal Counsel Kevin Kennedy and members of his staff.  More

Gain a clearer understanding of corporate law at the 32nd Annual Corporate Practice Institute, with six convenient, half-day sessions on a variety of business law topics that will help boost your status in this competitive field.  More

Get ethics credits on your lunch hour with this series of telephone seminars in November and December.  More

Attend Gain the Edge!® Negotiation Strategies for Lawyers and Business Professionals and acquire the strategic mindset necessary to become an effective negotiator.  More
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