Wisconsin Lawyer

Official publication of the
State Bar of Wisconsin
Vol. 80, No. 10
October 2007

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Staying Alive: Recruiting Lawyers in Smaller Communities

Wisconsin Lawyer October 2007: Staying Alive: Recruiting Lawyers in Smaller Communities Law firm partners in small to mid-sized Wisconsin communities face special challenges in recruiting and retaining new lawyers - and in ensuring that their firms continue to survive. More



I told you not to do that! Client misconduct as a defense to legal malpractice actions

Wisconsin Lawyer October 2007: I told you not to do that! Client misconduct as a defense to legal malpractice actions Lawyers want to do right by their clients - even unhappy ones. In appropriate cases, however, lawyers can and should be prepared to defend themselves against malpractice claims by unsatisfied clients, including situations in which the harm claimed by the client was the result of the client's misconduct. More

Intended Advocate; Unintended Lobbyist; Regulating Elections and Lobbying in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Lawyer October 2007: Intended Advocate; Unintended Lobbyist; Regulating Elections and Lobbying in Wisconsin The new Government Accountability Board will change how elections and lobbying are regulated, but the underlying laws remain the same. Lawyers should know how the lobby laws affect their practices and clients, because a lawyer's advocacy may unintentionally subject the lawyer and client to lobby law requirements and penalties. More

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Inside the Bar
Solo & Small Firm Conference programs, Nov. 29-30, offer practical solutions

President's message
Returning civility and neutrality to judicial elections

Ethics
When on a lawyer release confidential client information:

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Online access to circuit court dockets nationwide

Technology
The new generation of speech recognition products is improved


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