Wisconsin Lawyer

Official publication of the
State Bar of Wisconsin
Vol. 78, No. 11
November 2005

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Features

When Disaster Strikes

Wisconsin Lawyer November 2005: When Disaster Strikes In the wake of the Stoughton area tornado and hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Wisconsin Lawyer asked State Bar members about their experiences with some of the myriad issues surrounding disasters. More


More Litigation to Come: Exceptions to the Economic Loss Doctrine

Wisconsin Lawyer November 2005: More Litigation to Come: Exceptions to the Economic Loss Doctrine In three cases decided in July 2005, the Wisconsin Supreme Court revisited the economic loss doctrine, carving out exceptions to its application on three discrete issues. The authors say that, even with these three new cases, there remains no more clarity for consumers and their lawyers than before, which leaves the door open to still more litigation. More

Regulating the Profession: OLR Annual Report, Fiscal 2005

Wisconsin Lawyer November 2005: Regulating the Profession: OLR Annual Report, Fiscal 2005 The Office of Lawyer Regulation reports the deposition of grievances against lawyers from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005. More

Columns

Inside the Bar
"A Gift to Your Family: Planning Ahead for Future Health Needs" helps you plan before a crisis.

President's message
Issues such as the unauthorized practice of law, multidisciplinary practice, and multijurisdictional practice will loom larger for Wisconsin lawyers.

Managing risk
Suing for unpaid fees can backfire into a malpractice counterclaim, affect your liability insurance, cost you time and peace of mind, and just plain generate bad will.

Career
Lawyers new to management and leadership roles often do not know the importance of delegating work or how to do it.


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