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  • This week in InsideTrack: Landlords’ knowledge of tenancy laws improves condition of rental properties, neighborhoods

    This week in InsideTrack: Landlords’ knowledge of tenancy laws improves condition of rental properties, neighborhoods

    July 2, 2009 – Tristan Pettit, an attorney representing landlords in evictions and other legal disputes, explained the circumstances his clients face to government lawyers stepping up enforcement of nuisance ordinances and building codes.

  • Lawyers continue moving to LinkedIn ... faster (Practice411 Advice Alert) 

    July 1, 2009 – From integrating your technology to assisting with trust accounting, and from getting and keeping clients to operations management, Practice411, State Bar of Wisconsin's Law Office Management Assistance Program can help improve your office's effectiveness ... and your quality of life.
  • House rules: Landlords knowledgeable of tenancy laws improves condition of rental properties, neighborhoods

    House rules: Landlords knowledgeable of tenancy laws improves condition of rental properties, neighborhoods

    July 1, 2009 -- Tristan Pettit, an attorney representing landlords in evictions and other legal disputes, explained the circumstances his clients face to government lawyers stepping up enforcement of nuisance ordinances and building codes. Pettit's remarks were featured at the Government Lawyers Division presentation during the State Bar Annual Convention.

  • Landlord accountability: Advising and defending the property owner

    July 1, 2009 -- In this video clip, Milwaukee attorney Tristan Pettit explains the importance of the property owner's consistent use of written criteria when screening potential tenants. Pettit spoke at the Government Lawyers Division program at the State Bar Annual Convention in May.

  • Wisconsin Appellate filings are 'e-volving' ... to e-filing – learn how to meet these new requirements at July 9 webcast

    July 1, 2009 -- Effective today, Wisconsin lawyers are required to file paper AND electronic copies of all briefs, no-merit reports, and petitions for review (and responses thereto). Join David Schanker, Clerk of Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, in a webcast from 12 – 1 p.m. (CST) on July 9 to walk through the new requirements and learn about the new processes.

  • Fourth Door County Intellectual Property Academy in Sturgeon Bay, July 16 - 17

    July 1, 2009 – Join us at the Door County Intellectual Property Academy on July 16-17, 2009 for thought-provoking discussions on the pressing issues in intellectual property law today. Housed at the Stone Harbor Resort and Spa, the Academy features USPTO official, corporate counsel, and private practitioners will present sessions during the afternoon of Thursday, July 16 and the morning of Friday, July 17, ending with a roundtable lunch. 

  • Don't miss the 28th Annual Family Law Workshop in Door County, Aug. 6 - 8

    July 1, 2009 – Join us for the 28th Anniversary of the Family Law Workshop August 6-8 in scenic Door County at the Landmark Resort in Egg Harbor. The program will be submitted for judicial legal education credits. Family court commissioners and judges are welcome to attend.

  • Fastcase offers free legal research webcast seminars; the next date is July 14

    July 1, 2009 – State Bar members are invited to attend free webcast seminars from Fastcase explaining this new member benefit. Fastcase offers free, unlimited access to a comprehensive 50-state and federal case-law database. Choose the date that works for you. The next seminar is scheduled for July14. 

  • Recent jury verdicts, bench decisions, settlements, and arbitration awards

    July 1, 2009 – Recent jury verdicts, bench decisions, settlements, and arbitration awards.

  • Answering that difficult child placement dispute question: 'How old does my child have to be before he can choose which parent to live with?'

    July 1, 2009 – Meandering through the legal system for parents and children is sometimes confusing and frustrating, and often the guardian ad litem (GAL) is the only attorney these parties can turn to. One of the more difficult questions a parent may ask a GAL is, "At what age can a child choose their
    own placement?"

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