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Official publication of the
State Bar of Wisconsin
Vol. 77, No. 9
September 2004

Features

The Stigma Enigma: Damages Based on Public Perception of Taint

Diminished value caused by a negative perception of a site calls for compensation for the stigma to satisfy the fundamental concept that an injured party must be made whole. A perception of harm may be all that is needed to support an award of stigma damages. But problems arise because the public perception underlying the stigma may be unsubstantiated, unreasonable, and formed in reaction to publicity. Read how courts in Wisconsin and other jurisdictions are handling this "stigma enigma." More

Wisconsin's Revised Condominium Ownership Act

In November, sweeping changes in Wisconsin's condominium laws take effect. Read how the changes will affect everyone involved in condominium transactions. More

The 2003 Jobs Creation Act: Changing Wisconsin's Regulatory Climate

By reducing regulatory burdens and accelerating navigable waters and air permit approvals, the Jobs Creation Act should help Wisconsin businesses fulfill the Act's intended goal of creating more jobs while still protecting air and water resources. More