Wisconsin Lawyer

Official publication of the
State Bar of Wisconsin
Vol. 79, No. 4
April 2006

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2005 Bench and Bar Survey: Lawyers and Judges Assess Key Issues Affecting the Legal System

Wisconsin Lawyer April 2006: 2005 Bench and Bar Survey: Lawyers and Judges Assess Key Issues Affecting the Legal System The 2005 Bench and Bar Survey examines views from both sides of the bench on key issues affecting law practice and judicial process, such as components of continuing education, whether pro bono work should be mandatory, the impact of budget cuts on court efficiency, and more. More

Judging the Judges: Wisconsin Judicial Commission 2005 Annual Report

Wisconsin Lawyer April 2006: Judging the Judges: Wisconsin Judicial Commission 2005 Annual Report The Wisconsin Judicial Commission applies the Code of Judicial Conduct in investigating and prosecuting complaints of judicial misconduct; the Wisconsin Supreme Court adjudicates the cases. Here is a look at how the commission functions and at the disposition of grievances against judges in 2005. More

Wisconsin Law Foundation History: Charitable Giving Begins at Home

Wisconsin Lawyer April 2006: Wisconsin Law Foundation History: Charitable Giving Begins at Home Through their charitable contributions to the Wisconsin Law Foundation, lawyers transform the lives of state residents and stimulate them as citizens to understand our constitutional rights and responsibilities and to explore the law and our judicial system. More

Columns

Inside the Bar
The WisLAP, LOMAP, and Ethics Hotline support members' law practice needs.

President's message
The Bar president believes it is time that Bar members and the Board of Governors agree to disagree, and move on to other important issues.

Ethics
In certain circumstances, and with certain restrictions, ethics rules permit Wisconsin lawyers to engage in the practice of law and a second occupation.

Practice tips
How long must a Wisconsin firm retain client files before destruction? What if you can't locate the client? What are your fiduciary duties?


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