Wisconsin Lawyer

Official publication of the
State Bar of Wisconsin
Vol. 82, No. 6
June 2009

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Features

Green Development Opportunities and Risks

Wisconsin Lawyer June 2009: Green Development Opportunities and Risks "Going green" is an increasingly popular building protocol, with more governmental units offering tax or capital incentives to more developers in more municipalities. Lawyers well-versed in the green building protocol can help clients articulate their motivation for going green, identify the opportunities and benefits, and suggest creative solutions to minimize the significant risks inherent in green development. More

Compensating Key Employees of Small and Mid-size Businesses

Wisconsin Lawyer June 2009: Compensating Key Employees of Small and Mid-size Businesses Employers must find creative and effective ways to keep and motivate top employees, which can be especially challenging during an economic downturn when bonus dollars may be tight. Here are some practical methods – and their compensation compliance issues – that attorneys can discuss with the business clients. More

Go Team! Wisconsin’s Latest Recreational Immunity Controversy

Wisconsin Lawyer June 2009: Go Team! Wisconsin’s Latest Recreational Immunity Controversy Wisconsin’s recreational immunity laws took an interesting tumble when the supreme court ruled in Noffke v. Bakke that cheerleading is a contact sport for purposes of immunizing participants from negligence actions. More

Columns

Inside the Bar
A fresh coat of paint goes a long way, but curb appeal alone only gets you so far. The State Bar’s redesigned Web site is crisp and fresh, and the content is more accessible and easier to use.

President's message
A year is too short to accomplish big goals, but together we’ve taken giant steps in new directions.

Guest Editorial
The right to counsel in civil cases is necessary to make equal justice under law a reality and to improve the performance of the justice system so that everyone benefits. It’s time for a serious discussion about this issue, here’s a beginning.

Ethics
Even if your client has disappeared as through a magician’s vanishing chamber, you still must zealously represent the client’s interest. You also must take reasonable steps to locate the client. Simply waving a magic wand is not one of them.

What keeps you awake at night?
What factors should I consider in trying to decide if I should remain in a mid-sized law firm or start my own small practice?

Legal Writing
Clear, concise communication is especially important in legal matters. So write tight. Here’s how.


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