Rotunda Report News
November 2009
October 2009
- Ruling bars application of FTC 'Red Flags Rule' to legal profession - October 29, 2009
- Recusal not required on account of campaign contribution, independent expenditure of party to proceedings - October 28, 2009
- Impartial Justice Bill receives public support at statewide events - October 28, 2009
- Court to tackle recusal issue and other rules petitions - October 27, 2009
- Bill shielding some lawyers from FTC ‘red flag rule’ headed to Senate - October 27, 2009
- Fond du Lac Reporter: ADA wants to make best use of his furlough - October 26, 2009
- Chief Justice’s message at Judicial Teaching Institute: ‘Courts must listen and educate and bring civics to the community’ - October 21, 2009
- Celebrate Pro Bono! Wisconsin joins national celebration, Oct. 25 – 31 - October 21, 2009
- State Bar’s ADR section tells lawmakers proposed mediation for home foreclosure raises issues - October 20, 2009
- October rallies to be held around Wisconsin in support of Impartial Justice Bill - October 16, 2009
- Lawyer-Legislator Q&A: Senator Fred Risser (Senate District 26) - October 14, 2009
- Individual Rights and Responsibilities Section fights felon disenfranchisement - October 14, 2009
- Wisconsin teachers gain deeper understanding of our judicial system at annual Judicial Teaching Institute - October 12, 2009
- Public Interest Law Section advocates payday loan interest limits - October 12, 2009
- Wisconsin Court System: Milwaukee court initiative to be highlighted at national conference - October 9, 2009
- Judicial campaign conduct committee work necessary, but not easy, says founder - October 7, 2009
- State Bar supports expanded public defender eligibility limits at joint hearing - October 7, 2009
- Wisconsin Lawyer: Only Lawyers Need a License to Practice Law in Wisconsin - October 1, 2009
September 2009
- Federal Nominating Commission receives 11 applications for vacancy on Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit - September 29, 2009
- State Bar faces busy year with Supreme Court rule-making - September 21, 2009
- Abrahamson argues merits of judicial elections outweigh those of appointment system - September 18, 2009
- Judicial Council takes stock of recent successes, looks to future challenges - September 16, 2009
- Legal Action offers free training in exchange for pro bono services - September 16, 2009
- Board tackles petitions on judicial independence, court procedures, and more - September 14, 2009
- Retired U. S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor to speak at 2010 State Bar Convention - September 11, 2009
- State Bar teams with Supreme Court to produce 'Juror Appreciation Month' PSA - September 9, 2009
- Lawyer-Legislator Q&A: Representative Gary Sherman (Assembly District 74) - September 9, 2009
- Celebrate the 222nd birthday of our Constitution on September 17 - September 9, 2009
- Bills proposing higher property exemption levels moving in legislature - September 9, 2009
- State Bar anticipates busy fall legislative session - September 8, 2009
- Lawmakers continue push for increased public defender eligibility limits - September 2, 2009
- Federal Nominating Commission seeks applicants for vacancy on Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit - September 1, 2009
- Wisconsin Lawyer: 9 Wisconsin Act 20: Changes to Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law - September 1, 2009
- Wisconsin Lawyer: “For the Good” Spotlight: County Bar Associations’ Free Legal Clinics - September 1, 2009
August 2009
- Federal Trade Commission’s ‘Red Flags Rule’ leads American Bar Association to File Suit - August 27, 2009
- Back to school, back to law-related education - August 26, 2009
- Senate judiciary committee approves Impartial Justice Bill, holds hearing on Family Justice Bill, other issues - August 25, 2009
- The Third Branch: Appellate eFiling comes to Wisconsin - August 24, 2009
- Health reform legislation in Wisconsin: year-end summary - August 19, 2009
- Wisconsin Supreme Court: Davis elected ‘chief of the chiefs’ - August 14, 2009
- Occupations of the Statehouse; fewer lawyer-legislators from decades past, but slight increase on the rise in Wisconsin - August 12, 2009
- Lawyer-Legislator Q&A: Representative Rich Zipperer (Assembly District 98) - August 12, 2009
- The Third Branch: New budget changes sentencing practices - August 12, 2009
- September is “Juror Appreciation Month” - August 10, 2009
- Kohl, Feingold announce activation of Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission - August 6, 2009
- Wisconsin State Public Defender Nicholas L. Chiarkas honored at the ABA’s annual conference in Chicago - August 5, 2009
- Wisconsin Lawyer: Inside the Bar: Retaining prosecutors - August 1, 2009
July 2009
- 'Red Flags Rule' implementation delayed until November 1 - July 30, 2009
- New state budget permits auto policy stacking, mandates coverage - July 24, 2009
- Wisconsin Lawyer: Inside the Bar: The (Bargain Basement) Cost of Justice - July 22, 2009
- Service members and veterans in need of legal services; volunteer today - July 22, 2009
- New state budget significantly boosts funding for indigent civil legal needs - July 22, 2009
- The Third Branch: Courts welcome 13 new judges; four incumbents re-elected over challenger - July 22, 2009
- U.S. Supreme Court issues Massey v. Caperton ruling - July 22, 2009
- The dance of uniformity; the role of the Uniform Commissioners of Law in drafting state law - July 22, 2009
- Commission makes recommendations for United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin - July 15, 2009
- Commission makes recommendations for United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin - July 15, 2009
- Medical record access and fee changes on tap - July 8, 2009
- Lawyer-Legislator Q&A: Representative Gary Hebl (Assembly District 46) - July 8, 2009
- UPMIFA passes both houses, awaits signature from governor - July 8, 2009
- State Bar of Wisconsin and ABA continue to push for exclusion from pending FTC identity theft 'Red Flags Rule' - July 8, 2009
- Veterans in the criminal justice system conference leaves no one behind - July 8, 2009
- Some proposals from special committee studying prison overcrowding survive governor’s veto - July 6, 2009
- Senator Herb Kohl Press Release: Kohl introduces bill to establish state court interpreters grant program - July 6, 2009
June 2009
- Board Actions: State Bar endorses federal funding for legal service to poor - June 29, 2009
- Governor signs state budget into law - June 29, 2009
- Three bills amending and clarifying appellate procedures signed into law - June 26, 2009
- Assembly committee approves Impartial Justice Bill, increasing public financing of supreme court campaigns - June 25, 2009
- Senate passes state budget; Governor calls special session - June 24, 2009
- New Milwaukee mediation program helps homeowners facing foreclosure - June 24, 2009
- Senate passes state budget; conference committee expected to resolve differences - June 18, 2009
- State Bar recognizes local bars for implementing public service projects - June 17, 2009
- Foundation awards grants to public service programs – from training to court interpreters to youth diversion programs - June 17, 2009
- Assembly passes state budget; Senate action expected this week - June 15, 2009
- Justice Prosser encourages 2009 U.W. Law School graduates to build a career of service to others and to the rule of law - June 10, 2009
- State Bar applauds Wisconsin lawyers and judges recognized for outstanding contributions and achievements - June 10, 2009
- Lawyer-Legislator Q&A: Representative Mark Gundrum (Assembly District 84) - June 10, 2009
- Coalition Against New Taxes launches new Web site – WICANT.com - June 10, 2009
- Assembly plans to take up state budget Thursday - June 10, 2009
- Commission makes recommendations for United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin - June 8, 2009
- Order directs new chapter of Supreme Court Rules for Access to Justice Commission - June 5, 2009
- Volunteers needed to serve on Modest Means Panel - June 3, 2009
- State Bar testifies in support of increased private bar reimbursement - June 3, 2009
- Lawyers testify in favor of bill boosting hourly rate for public defense appointments - June 2, 2009
- President's Message: Ending with a good start - June 1, 2009
- Joint Finance completes budget: the good, the bad and the ugly - June 1, 2009
May 2009
- State Bar testifies in support of the Impartial Justice Bill - May 28, 2009
- Impartial Justice hearing today - May 27, 2009
- Joint Finance expands SPD eligibility, boosts indigent civil legal services - May 27, 2009
- Governor and legislative leaders outline new deficit reduction plan - May 22, 2009
- Annual convention sees State Bar president sworn in, members’ public service and legal profession contributions recognized - May 20, 2009
- Nominating commission receives 6 applications for United States Attorney vacancy in Western District - May 19, 2009
- Office of the Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen: Op-Ed Piece – Charitable Solicitations - May 19, 2009
- Four criminal justice proposals cleared by special legislative committee - May 18, 2009
- Xavier High School finishes 21st at National Mock Trial Competition - May 15, 2009
- Access to Justice Commission gets nod from Wisconsin Supreme Court - May 13, 2009
- State Bar offers free training to help attorneys respond to legal issues faced by natural disaster victims - May 13, 2009
- State budget crisis deepens - May 13, 2009
- Lawyer-Legislator Q&A: Senator Jim Sullivan (Senate District 5) - May 13, 2009
- Bar sponsors projects that focus K-12 students on law-related policy issues - May 13, 2009
- State Bar Praises Restoration of Administrative Law Judge Positions - May 12, 2009
- Douglas W. Kammer sworn in as 54th State Bar president - May 8, 2009
- State Bar to weigh in on Seifert dispute over judicial code of conduct - May 6, 2009
April 2009
- Federal Nominating Commission seeks applicants for United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin - April 29, 2009
- The Janesville Gazette: Adding sales taxes to services sends wrong message - April 24, 2009
- State Bar president-elect post goes to James C. Boll; Margaret W. Hickey wins treasurer; Thomas W. Bertz wins Judicial Council - April 24, 2009
- Recommendations to solve state’s prison overcrowding include proposal for new sentencing scheme - April 23, 2009
- Nominating commission receives 21 applications for second federal judgeship vacancy in Western District - April 22, 2009
- Three proposals to improve appellate procedures heard by legislative committees - April 22, 2009
- IRR Section Fights for Victims of Illegal Employment Discrimination - April 22, 2009
- New law restores a consumer safeguard for Wisconsin homebuyers - April 22, 2009
- Joint Finance Committee Approves Budget for Courts, Related Agencies - April 22, 2009
- Study probes causes of Wisconsin’s exploding prison costs - April 15, 2009
- Committed to equal justice? Attend April 28 Equal Justice Conference - April 15, 2009
- State Bar Offers Training to Help Attorneys Respond to Soaring Foreclosures - April 8, 2009
- State Bar Offers Help with End-of-Life Healthcare Decisions - April 8, 2009
- State Bar honors Representative Pedro Colón for legislation that protects and improves our justice system - April 8, 2009
- Taxing Legal Services: The Wrong Way to Go (By Sen. Jim Sullivan) - April 8, 2009
- State Bar update on 2009-11 budget - April 8, 2009
- Lawyer-Legislator Q&A: Representative Tony Staskunas (Assembly District 15) - April 8, 2009
- Wisconsin Judicial Campaign Integrity Committee Urges Voters to Research Supreme Court Candidates - April 3, 2009
- Restoring public confidence in our justice system - April 1, 2009
- Federal Nominating Commission Seeks Applicants for Second Judicial Vacancy in Western District of Wisconsin - April 1, 2009
March 2009
- Commission makes recommendations for United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin - March 30, 2009
- New Office of Recovery and Reinvestment helps move federal stimulus money in Wisconsin - March 25, 2009
- State agency briefings address Governor’s budget proposal; Chief Justice talks to joint finance about court system’s budget - March 25, 2009
- U.S. District Judge Barbara B. Crabb to retire from full-time post - March 25, 2009
- Commission makes recommendations for United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin - March 23, 2009
- Attorney General will appeal Siefert determination - March 19, 2009
- State Bar nets three honors in “best of” poll - March 18, 2009
- Xavier High School wins Mock Trial State championship - March 18, 2009
- Too many probationers sent back to prison, state committee told - March 13, 2009
- Justice system partnerships spearheaded by State Public Defender, VA, and Lt. Governor - March 11, 2009
- Joint Finance co-chairs announce public hearing schedule for budget bill - March 10, 2009
- Extent of prosecutor’s duty to explore evidence of wrongful conviction debated by Supreme Court - March 10, 2009
- Pro Bono Initiative designates grants for pro bono projects; funds still available - March 4, 2009
- Committed to equal justice? Attend second Equal Justice Conference - March 4, 2009
- Commission releases names of applicants for two federal positions - March 3, 2009
- Proposed ethics rule for prosecutors gets nod from State Bar Board of Governors - March 2, 2009
February 2009
- State Bar of Wisconsin responds to Governor Doyle’s budget - February 25, 2009
- Statement of State Bar of Wisconsin President Diane S. Diel regarding the potential taxation of legal services - February 24, 2009
- Coalition Against New Taxes - February 23, 2009
- Legislation would restore civil rights of state workers - February 22, 2009
- Legislation restoring a consumer safeguard for Wisconsin homebuyers is approved by State Senate - February 21, 2009
- Wisconsin Judicial Campaign Integrity Committee will monitor State Supreme Court Campaign - February 20, 2009
- Judge Crabb rules in Siefert – judges can join political parties - February 19, 2009
- Teams advance to statewide Mock Trial Competition - February 18, 2009
- State Bar President Praises Initiatives in Governor’s Budget Proposal - February 17, 2009
- Should Wisconsin Tax Justice? - February 11, 2009
- Lawyer-Legislator Q&A: Senator Lena Taylor (Senate District 4) - February 11, 2009
- Statement of State Bar President Diane Diel in Support of Senate Bill 40, the "Impartial Justice Bill" - February 10, 2009
- Federal Nominating Commission Seeks Applicants for Judicial Vacancy in the Western District and for United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin - February 8, 2009
- Private Bar Update: SPD Expects Over $5 Million Shortfall - February 7, 2009
- Speaking for the Justice System - February 6, 2009
- America’s 44th President and 25th Lawyer-President - February 5, 2009
- Wisconsin Law Journal - Randa, Peterson staying put for now - February 4, 2009
- State Bar renews call to adequately fund public defenders and prosecutors - February 4, 2009
- Wisconsin Law Journal - Veterans’ treatment court moves forward in Wisconsin - February 2, 2009
- State Bar's Modest Means Program: A Modest Proposal - February 2, 2009
January 2009
- Green Bay Press-Gazette - Presence, history dominate Supreme Court debate - January 30, 2009
- Students to Compete in Mock Trials - January 30, 2009
- Channel3000.com - Doyle Warns Of Sacrifices Ahead - January 29, 2009
- Senators Kohl and Feingold activate Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission - January 28, 2009
- State Bar seeks member feedback on authorizing amicus on vacating arbitration awards; feedback is due Feb. 3 - January 23, 2009
- State Bar recognizes newspaper and TV news coverage that enhances the public’s understanding of Wisconsin’s justice system - January 21, 2009
- State Bar launches statewide pro bono directory – find an opportunity near you today - January 20, 2009
- Mission Possible: Improving Justice in Afghanistan - January 16, 2009
- Welcome to the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Rotunda Report - January 14, 2009
- Wisconsin courts prep for wave of foreclosures - January 13, 2009
- Number of Lawyer-Legislators Increases to Nineteen - January 13, 2009
- State Bar Sponsored “We the People” Competition Exposes High School Students to the Legislative Process - January 12, 2009
- Special Committee to Explore Ways to Improve Wisconsin’s Justice System - January 12, 2009
- All out-of-state lawyers now waived in on proof of practice, among other rule changes - January 8, 2009
- The Capital Times - More prisons needed? Maybe not, says corrections secretary - January 8, 2009
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