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Wills for Heroes: Volunteer attorneys prepare to help first responders

Commission makes recommendations for United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Federal Nominating Commission concludes busy year

Attend the State Bar’s Government Relations seminar 'Lawyers, Lobbyists, and Legislators' on Dec. 11

Lawyer-Legislator Q&A: Senator Glenn Grothman (Senate District 20)

State Bar celebrates a year of legislative victories as fall session ends

Veterans treatment courts offer a second chance for vets in criminal justice system

FTC announces delay of ‘red flags’ rule until June 1, 2010

Legislature passes Impartial Justice Bill; Governor expected to sign

Chief Justice highlights new creative court programs in State of the Judiciary

In battle over judicial recusal, First Amendment trumped due process rights

Supreme Court: Non-resident members can serve as certain State Bar officers

WisLAP monitoring program gets nod from Wisconsin Supreme Court

Supreme Court approves State Bar petition regarding classes of membership

Ruling bars application of FTC 'Red Flags Rule' to legal profession

Impartial Justice Bill receives public support at statewide events

Recusal not required on account of campaign contribution, independent expenditure of party to proceedings

Bill shielding some lawyers from FTC ‘red flag rule’ headed to Senate

Court to tackle recusal issue and other rules petitions

Fond du Lac Reporter: ADA wants to make best use of his furlough

Celebrate Pro Bono! Wisconsin joins national celebration, Oct. 25 – 31

Chief Justice’s message at Judicial Teaching Institute: ‘Courts must listen and educate and bring civics to the community’

State Bar’s ADR section tells lawmakers proposed mediation for home foreclosure raises issues

October rallies to be held around Wisconsin in support of Impartial Justice Bill

Individual Rights and Responsibilities Section fights felon disenfranchisement

Lawyer-Legislator Q&A: Senator Fred Risser (Senate District 26)

Public Interest Law Section advocates payday loan interest limits

Wisconsin teachers gain deeper understanding of our judicial system at annual Judicial Teaching Institute

Wisconsin Court System: Milwaukee court initiative to be highlighted at national conference

Judicial campaign conduct committee work necessary, but not easy, says founder

State Bar supports expanded public defender eligibility limits at joint hearing

Wisconsin Lawyer: Only Lawyers Need a License to Practice Law in Wisconsin

Federal Nominating Commission receives 11 applications for vacancy on Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit 150 KB

State Bar faces busy year with Supreme Court rule-making

Abrahamson argues merits of judicial elections outweigh those of appointment system

Judicial Council takes stock of recent successes, looks to future challenges

Legal Action offers free training in exchange for pro bono services

Board tackles petitions on judicial independence, court procedures, and more

Retired U. S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor to speak at 2010 State Bar Convention

Bills proposing higher property exemption levels moving in legislature

Celebrate the 222nd birthday of our Constitution on September 17

Lawyer-Legislator Q&A: Representative Gary Sherman (Assembly District 74)

State Bar teams with Supreme Court to produce 'Juror Appreciation Month' PSA

State Bar anticipates busy fall legislative session

Lawmakers continue push for increased public defender eligibility limits

Federal Nominating Commission seeks applicants for vacancy on Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Wisconsin Lawyer: “For the Good” Spotlight: County Bar Associations’ Free Legal Clinics

Wisconsin Lawyer: 9 Wisconsin Act 20: Changes to Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law

Federal Trade Commission’s ‘Red Flags Rule’ leads American Bar Association to File Suit

Back to school, back to law-related education

Senate judiciary committee approves Impartial Justice Bill, holds hearing on Family Justice Bill, other issues

The Third Branch: Appellate eFiling comes to Wisconsin

Health reform legislation in Wisconsin: year-end summary

Wisconsin Supreme Court: Davis elected ‘chief of the chiefs’

Lawyer-Legislator Q&A: Representative Rich Zipperer (Assembly District 98)

Occupations of the Statehouse; fewer lawyer-legislators from decades past, but slight increase on the rise in Wisconsin

The Third Branch: New budget changes sentencing practices

September is “Juror Appreciation Month”

Kohl, Feingold announce activation of Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission

Wisconsin State Public Defender Nicholas L. Chiarkas honored at the ABA’s annual conference in Chicago

Wisconsin Lawyer: Inside the Bar: Retaining prosecutors

'Red Flags Rule' implementation delayed until November 1

New state budget permits auto policy stacking, mandates coverage

New state budget significantly boosts funding for indigent civil legal needs

Service members and veterans in need of legal services; volunteer today

The dance of uniformity; the role of the Uniform Commissioners of Law in drafting state law

The Third Branch: Courts welcome 13 new judges; four incumbents re-elected over challenger

U.S. Supreme Court issues Massey v. Caperton ruling

Wisconsin Lawyer: Inside the Bar: The (Bargain Basement) Cost of Justice

Commission makes recommendations for United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin 120 KB

Commission makes recommendations for United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin 120 KB

Lawyer-Legislator Q&A: Representative Gary Hebl (Assembly District 46)

Medical record access and fee changes on tap

State Bar of Wisconsin and ABA continue to push for exclusion from pending FTC identity theft 'Red Flags Rule'

UPMIFA passes both houses, awaits signature from governor

Veterans in the criminal justice system conference leaves no one behind

Senator Herb Kohl Press Release: Kohl introduces bill to establish state court interpreters grant program

Some proposals from special committee studying prison overcrowding survive governor’s veto

Board Actions: State Bar endorses federal funding for legal service to poor

Governor signs state budget into law

Three bills amending and clarifying appellate procedures signed into law

Assembly committee approves Impartial Justice Bill, increasing public financing of supreme court campaigns

New Milwaukee mediation program helps homeowners facing foreclosure

Senate passes state budget; Governor calls special session

Senate passes state budget; conference committee expected to resolve differences

Foundation awards grants to public service programs – from training to court interpreters to youth diversion programs

State Bar recognizes local bars for implementing public service projects

Assembly passes state budget; Senate action expected this week

Assembly plans to take up state budget Thursday

Coalition Against New Taxes launches new Web site – WICANT.com

Justice Prosser encourages 2009 U.W. Law School graduates to build a career of service to others and to the rule of law

Lawyer-Legislator Q&A: Representative Mark Gundrum (Assembly District 84)

State Bar applauds Wisconsin lawyers and judges recognized for outstanding contributions and achievements

Commission makes recommendations for United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin 138 KB

Order directs new chapter of Supreme Court Rules for Access to Justice Commission

State Bar testifies in support of increased private bar reimbursement 78 KB

Volunteers needed to serve on Modest Means Panel

Lawyers testify in favor of bill boosting hourly rate for public defense appointments

Joint Finance completes budget: the good, the bad and the ugly

President's Message: Ending with a good start

State Bar testifies in support of the Impartial Justice Bill

Impartial Justice hearing today

Joint Finance expands SPD eligibility, boosts indigent civil legal services

Governor and legislative leaders outline new deficit reduction plan

Annual convention sees State Bar president sworn in, members’ public service and legal profession contributions recognized

Nominating commission receives 6 applications for United States Attorney vacancy in Western District

Office of the Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen: Op-Ed Piece – Charitable Solicitations

Four criminal justice proposals cleared by special legislative committee

Xavier High School finishes 21st at National Mock Trial Competition

Access to Justice Commission gets nod from Wisconsin Supreme Court

Bar sponsors projects that focus K-12 students on law-related policy issues

Lawyer-Legislator Q&A: Senator Jim Sullivan (Senate District 5)

State Bar offers free training to help attorneys respond to legal issues faced by natural disaster victims

State budget crisis deepens

State Bar Praises Restoration of Administrative Law Judge Positions 81 KB

Douglas W. Kammer sworn in as 54th State Bar president

State Bar to weigh in on Seifert dispute over judicial code of conduct

Federal Nominating Commission seeks applicants for United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin 128 KB

State Bar president-elect post goes to James C. Boll; Margaret W. Hickey wins treasurer; Thomas W. Bertz wins Judicial Council

The Janesville Gazette: Adding sales taxes to services sends wrong message

Recommendations to solve state’s prison overcrowding include proposal for new sentencing scheme

IRR Section Fights for Victims of Illegal Employment Discrimination

Joint Finance Committee Approves Budget for Courts, Related Agencies

New law restores a consumer safeguard for Wisconsin homebuyers

Nominating commission receives 21 applications for second federal judgeship vacancy in Western District 148 KB

Three proposals to improve appellate procedures heard by legislative committees

Committed to equal justice? Attend April 28 Equal Justice Conference

Study probes causes of Wisconsin’s exploding prison costs

Lawyer-Legislator Q&A: Representative Tony Staskunas (Assembly District 15)

State Bar honors Representative Pedro Colón for legislation that protects and improves our justice system

State Bar Offers Help with End-of-Life Healthcare Decisions

State Bar Offers Training to Help Attorneys Respond to Soaring Foreclosures

State Bar update on 2009-11 budget

Taxing Legal Services: The Wrong Way to Go (By Sen. Jim Sullivan)

Wisconsin Judicial Campaign Integrity Committee Urges Voters to Research Supreme Court Candidates

Federal Nominating Commission Seeks Applicants for Second Judicial Vacancy in Western District of Wisconsin 127 KB

Restoring public confidence in our justice system

Commission makes recommendations for United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin 137 KB

New Office of Recovery and Reinvestment helps move federal stimulus money in Wisconsin

State agency briefings address Governor’s budget proposal; Chief Justice talks to joint finance about court system’s budget

U.S. District Judge Barbara B. Crabb to retire from full-time post

Commission makes recommendations for United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Attorney General will appeal Siefert determination

State Bar nets three honors in “best of” poll

Xavier High School wins Mock Trial State championship

Too many probationers sent back to prison, state committee told

Justice system partnerships spearheaded by State Public Defender, VA, and Lt. Governor

Extent of prosecutor’s duty to explore evidence of wrongful conviction debated by Supreme Court

Joint Finance co-chairs announce public hearing schedule for budget bill

Committed to equal justice? Attend second Equal Justice Conference

Pro Bono Initiative designates grants for pro bono projects; funds still available

Commission releases names of applicants for two federal positions

Proposed ethics rule for prosecutors gets nod from State Bar Board of Governors

State Bar of Wisconsin responds to Governor Doyle’s budget

Statement of State Bar of Wisconsin President Diane S. Diel regarding the potential taxation of legal services

Coalition Against New Taxes 99 KB

Legislation would restore civil rights of state workers

Legislation restoring a consumer safeguard for Wisconsin homebuyers is approved by State Senate

Wisconsin Judicial Campaign Integrity Committee will monitor State Supreme Court Campaign 120 KB

Judge Crabb rules in Siefert – judges can join political parties

Teams advance to statewide Mock Trial Competition

State Bar President Praises Initiatives in Governor’s Budget Proposal 90 KB

Lawyer-Legislator Q&A: Senator Lena Taylor (Senate District 4)

Should Wisconsin Tax Justice?

Statement of State Bar President Diane Diel in Support of Senate Bill 40, the "Impartial Justice Bill"

Federal Nominating Commission Seeks Applicants for Judicial Vacancy in the Western District and for United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Private Bar Update: SPD Expects Over $5 Million Shortfall

Speaking for the Justice System

America’s 44th President and 25th Lawyer-President

State Bar renews call to adequately fund public defenders and prosecutors

Wisconsin Law Journal - Randa, Peterson staying put for now

State Bar's Modest Means Program: A Modest Proposal

Wisconsin Law Journal - Veterans’ treatment court moves forward in Wisconsin

Green Bay Press-Gazette - Presence, history dominate Supreme Court debate

Students to Compete in Mock Trials

Channel3000.com - Doyle Warns Of Sacrifices Ahead

Senators Kohl and Feingold activate Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission

State Bar seeks member feedback on authorizing amicus on vacating arbitration awards; feedback is due Feb. 3

State Bar recognizes newspaper and TV news coverage that enhances the public’s understanding of Wisconsin’s justice system

State Bar launches statewide pro bono directory – find an opportunity near you today

Mission Possible: Improving Justice in Afghanistan

Welcome to the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Rotunda Report

Number of Lawyer-Legislators Increases to Nineteen

Wisconsin courts prep for wave of foreclosures

Special Committee to Explore Ways to Improve Wisconsin’s Justice System

State Bar Sponsored “We the People” Competition Exposes High School Students to the Legislative Process

All out-of-state lawyers now waived in on proof of practice, among other rule changes

The Capital Times - More prisons needed? Maybe not, says corrections secretary

Volunteers needed for ABA Military Pro Bono Project, as Wisconsin gears up for mobilization

The Capital Times - Wisconsin Legislature preview: Budget shortfall will dominate

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Wisconsin high court takes step toward creating legal aid organization

Supreme Court directs its staff to study “Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission” concept advanced by the State Bar

Supreme Court agrees with BBE petition – reciprocity not always equal – new rule for lawyers not licensed to practice in Wisconsin coming soon

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

Wisconsin Supreme Court adopts BBE petitions relating to noncompliance, suspension, reinstatement, and more

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Election hangover: State Democrats face $3 billion budget hole

Wisconsin Supreme Court adopts in principle e-filing in appellate and supreme courts

Wisconsin Supreme Court will continue to review the 'Legal Services Consumer Protection Act'

Supreme Court adopts concept to cite unpublished opinions for persuasive value; adopts rules making reporting CLE credits easier

State Bar President and SPD call for fair pay for public defenders

Government attorneys needed to serve as election officials on Nov. 4

Board takes action on Siefert v. Alexander

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