Wisconsin Lawyer

Official publication of the
State Bar of Wisconsin
Vol. 79, No. 5
May 2006

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A New World for Medical Assistance Planning

Wisconsin Lawyer May 2006: A New World for Medical Assistance Planning The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 makes significant changes to medical assistance (MA) planning, such that techniques lawyers commonly use to help clients obtain MA eligibility, while protecting assets, will no longer work. Wisconsin law is certain to change to conform to the Act, but when and how it will change is not yet known. More

Protecting Business Interests With Covenants Not to Compete

Wisconsin Lawyer May 2006: Protecting Business Interests With Covenants Not to Compete A buyer of a business often will want to prevent the seller from competing with the buyer, and employers often want to prevent employees from using resources and information gained from the employer in competing against the employer. Read about the characteristics of each form of covenant, and learn how Wisconsin law affects the enforceability of such agreements. More

Developer-Funded Tax Incremental Financing: Promoting Development Without Breaking the Bank

Wisconsin Lawyer May 2006: Developer-Funded Tax Incremental Financing: Promoting Development Without Breaking the Bank Developer-funded tax incremental financing eliminates a municipality's risk that the tax incremental district will fail and offers developers a means of increasing project costs paid by the municipality. Lawyers can help their developer and municipal clients identify when financial and development conditions are right to structure these. More

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Inside the Bar
CLE books offer value, quality, and a choice of delivery.

President's message
It's time to take stock of our accomplishments.

Ethics
Lawyers may help clients secure presettlment funds.

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Visit these Web sites for info on Wisconsin legislation.

Legislative watch
A recap of the 2005-06 legislative session


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