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• Wisconsin Supreme Court adopts new standard for non-compete clauses - July 31, 2009

• Stipulation in divorce judgment enforceable as court order, Wisconsin Supreme Court holds - July 29, 2009

• Appraisal awards presumed valid, receive limited review, says Wisconsin Supreme Court - July 27, 2009

• Real Property News Vol. 6 Nr. 15 Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section - July 24, 2009

• Probate and Trust Law News Vol. 6 Nr. 10 Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section - July 24, 2009

• Wisconsin Supreme Court lets patient sue for doctor’s failure to explain treatments - July 24, 2009

• Disappointed seller of real estate can’t keep earnest money and sue breaching buyer - July 23, 2009

• Milwaukee jail officials’ contempt falls outside statute, Wisconsin Supreme Court says - July 22, 2009

• Justices clarify meaning of foreseeable harm in negligence claims - July 21, 2009

• Freedom of religion guarantees trump schoolteacher’s job discrimination claim - July 21, 2009

• Elder Law News Summer 2009 Elder Law Section - July 21, 2009 1.5 MB

• Including pets in estate planning benefits human – and nonhuman – survivors - July 20, 2009

• UW-Madison facilities director owed duty in death of cameraman - July 17, 2009

• Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds newspaper access to state employee records - July 16, 2009

• Extent of duty to preserve evidence spelled out by Wisconsin Supreme Court - July 16, 2009

• Commission makes recommendations for United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin - July 15, 2009 120 KB

• Bystander cannot claim negligent infliction of emotional distress tied to malpractice, Wisconsin Supreme Court holds - July 14, 2009

• Lead in lead paint is not a design defect, Wisconsin Supreme Court says - July 14, 2009

• AG's opinion: Attorneys who have had their law licenses revoked or suspended not entitled to permanent notary public commissions - July 13, 2009

• Wisconsin Lawyer July 2009: Inside the Bar: The (Bargain Basement) Cost of Justice Wisconsin Lawyer - July 10, 2009

• Prosecutor entitled to defendant’s state-of-mind evidence in self-defense cases - July 10, 2009

• Real Property News Vol. 6 Nr. 14 Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section - July 10, 2009

• Challenge to ‘diploma privilege’ reinstated by U.S. Court of Appeals - July 9, 2009

• DeNovo Newsletter, The Deadlines Have Landed! From E-filing to Citing Unpublished Opinions Appellate Practice Section - July 9, 2009

• Litigant must show more than burden of having to prove once-settled matter to prevent withdrawal of admission - July 8, 2009

• Time to file wrongful death claim begins with negligent medical treatment, not death - July 7, 2009

• Business Law Newsletter, Are Text Messages on Company-owned Equipment Private?, July 2009 Business Law Section - July 7, 2009

• Some proposals from special committee studying prison overcrowding survive governor’s veto - July 6, 2009

• This week in InsideTrack: Landlords’ knowledge of tenancy laws improves condition of rental properties, neighborhoods - July 2, 2009

• Confession gained by keeping lawyer apart from client is valid, Wisconsin Supreme Court says - July 1, 2009

• Some court filing fees increase July 1 - July 1, 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

• Wisconsin Supreme Court clarifies the basis to award jail credit in sentencing - June 24, 2009

• Stealing public official’s email to injure his reputation not protected by First Amendment, Wisconsin Supreme Court holds - June 23, 2009

• Appeal of attorney fees order subject to ‘finality’ requirements, supreme court says - June 23, 2009

• WisBar offers lawyer resources for a down economy - June 22, 2009

• Wisconsin Journal of Family Law June 2009 Family Law Section - June 19, 2009 808 KB

• Injunction necessary to preserve losing bidder’s suit, Wisconsin Supreme Court says - June 19, 2009

• Back Home, Summer 2009 Nonresident Lawyer Division - June 19, 2009

• Probable cause to arrest drunk driver judged by circumstances, Wisconsin Supreme Court rules - June 18, 2009

• Warrantless arrest of suspect at home ok under exigency if offense punishable by jail, Wisconsin Supreme Court says - June 18, 2009

• Arbitration award of teacher’s back pay reinstated by Wisconsin Supreme Court - June 17, 2009

• Indian tribe not entitled to partial refund of state cigarette tax, Wisconsin Supreme Court holds - June 17, 2009

• Children and the Law, How old does a child have to be to choose a parent? Same sex adoption? Not in this state, June 2009 Children and the Law Section - June 16, 2009

• Assembly passes state budget; Senate action expected this week - June 15, 2009

• State Bar of Wisconsin funds public service programs benefitting families and youth statewide - June 15, 2009 121 KB

• Judge has discretion to call no witnesses at John Doe hearing, Wisconsin Supreme Court holds - June 12, 2009

• Validity of Miranda warnings judged by totality of circumstances - June 12, 2009

• One business harmed by wrongdoing at another corporation cannot sue, Wisconsin Supreme Court says InsideTrack - June 11, 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

• Spanish-Language Manual Offers Insights into Small Claims Process - June 10, 2009 75 KB

• Assembly plans to take up state budget Thursday - June 10, 2009

• Wisconsin Lawyer June 2009: Inside the Bar: Fresh Paint Wisconsin Lawyer - June 10, 2009

• Wisconsin Lawyer June 2009: President’s Message: Ending with a Good Start Wisconsin Lawyer - June 10, 2009

• Construction and Public Contract Law News, It's not easy being green, June 2009 Construction and Public Contract Law Section - June 9, 2009

• Business Law News, Recent changes to federal and state law impact our clients' ability to buy and sell, June 2009 Business Law Section - June 9, 2009

• U.S. Supreme Court Issues Massey v. Caperton Ruling - June 9, 2009

• Commission makes recommendations for United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin - June 8, 2009 138 KB

• Order directs new chapter of Supreme Court Rules for Access to Justice Commission InsideTrack - June 5, 2009

• State Bar testifies in support of increased private bar reimbursement - June 3, 2009 78 KB

• Lawyers testify in favor of bill boosting hourly rate for public defense appointments InsideTrack - June 2, 2009

• Joint Finance completes budget: the good, the bad and the ugly InsideTrack - June 1, 2009

• Plea colloquy requires more than determination of defendant’s understanding of form InsideTrack - May 29, 2009

• State Bar testifies in support of the Impartial Justice bill InsideTrack - May 28, 2009

• Local Attorney Elected to Young Lawyer Leadership Post - May 28, 2009 77 KB

• Local Attorney Elected to Young Lawyer Leadership Post - May 28, 2009 89 KB

• Local Attorney Elected to Young Lawyer Leadership Post - May 28, 2009 75 KB

• Local Attorney Elected to Young Lawyer Leadership Post - May 28, 2009 77 KB

• Local Attorney Elected to Young Lawyer Leadership Post - May 28, 2009 76 KB

• Local Attorney Elected to Young Lawyer Leadership Post - May 28, 2009 76 KB

• Joint Finance expands SPD eligibility, boosts indigent civil legal services - May 27, 2009

• Impartial Justice hearing today - May 27, 2009

• 'Momentary' swerve across centerline of road can support traffic stop InsideTrack - May 27, 2009

• Greater attention to dates of crimes necessary under state’s “three strikes” law, says Wisconsin Supreme Court InsideTrack - May 27, 2009

• Court oks IOLTA 'comparable interest' rule to boost revenues for low-income legal services InsideTrack - May 26, 2009

• Brochure Highlights Financial Aid Consequences of Drug-Related Crimes - May 26, 2009 88 KB

• Law Day Newspaper Insert Highlights the Separation of Powers - May 26, 2009 78 KB

• Governor & legislative leaders outline new deficit reduction plan - May 22, 2009

• Justice Bradley recalls the late Dean Eisenberg’s challenge for Marquette class of 2009 –‘Do good and do well.’ - May 21, 2009

• Restorative Justice Initiative Website Aids Victims and Offenders - May 21, 2009 94 KB

• Nominating commission receives 6 applications for United States Attorney vacancy in Western District - May 19, 2009 142 KB

• Teen Court Clarifies Consequences & Offers Second Chance - May 19, 2009 85 KB

• Computer Expands Options at Ozaukee County Family Law Center - May 18, 2009 81 KB

• Four criminal justice proposals cleared by special legislative committee - May 18, 2009

• Business Law News, May 2009 Business Law Section - May 15, 2009

• Xavier High School Finishes 21st at National Mock Trial Competition - May 15, 2009 113 KB

• State Bar announces interruption of some website functions InsideTrack - May 15, 2009

• Free Legal Training Prepares Volunteer Lawyers for Federal Court - May 15, 2009 86 KB

• Videos Offer Practical Advice for People Navigating Divorce Process - May 15, 2009 78 KB

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

• Access to Justice Commission gets nod from Wisconsin Supreme Court - May 13, 2009

• State Bar Praises Restoration of Administrative Law Judge Positions - May 12, 2009 81 KB

• Students Address Tough Policy Issues in Statewide Showcase - May 8, 2009 68 KB

• Douglas W. Kammer sworn in as 54th State Bar president - May 8, 2009

• Court scrutinizes multiple hearsay statements used to obtain search warrant - May 7, 2009

• Wisconsin Lawyer May 2009: Inside the Bar: Creating the Universal Cite Wisconsin Lawyer - May 7, 2009

• Wisconsin Lawyer May 2009: President's Message: Reflecting on Loyalty, Freedom of Speech Wisconsin Lawyer - May 7, 2009

• Board Actions: State Bar to weigh in on Seifert dispute over judicial code of conduct InsideTrack - May 6, 2009

• Debt Beat, May 2009 Bankrupcty, Insolvency & Creditors' Rights Section - May 5, 2009

• Intellectual Property Law News, May 2009 Intellectual Property Law Section - May 5, 2009

• Wisconsin Supreme Court says judge’s mom should not sit on jury but disagree why InsideTrack - May 1, 2009

• Wisconsin Supreme Court says judge’s mom should not sit on jury but disagree why InsideTrack - May 1, 2009

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