April 1, 2009 – The Federal Trade Commission will begin enforcing a new anti-identity theft rule on May 1. The rule applies to most businesses, including lawyers who bill their clients after services have been rendered.
April 1, 2009 – An email con targeting lawyers across the country makes an appearance in Wisconsin. The sophisticated scam uses the names of real people and businesses and is purposefully directed at attorneys performing mediation work.
April 1, 2009 – The State Bar salutes attorneys and law students who have made contributions to the profession or the community at large during the May Annual Convention in Milwaukee.
April 1, 2009 – State Bar Practice Management Advisor Nerino Petro urges lawyers to take an active role in managing bank accounts and IOLTA funds. Theft and other problems discovered too late can seriously impact a firm’s financial health – as well as cause repercussions under the Rules of Professional Conduct. In this video, Petro offers tips for safeguarding these accounts.
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