Wisconsin Lawyer

Official publication of the
State Bar of Wisconsin
Vol. 72, No. 5
May 1999

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Features

The Face of Public Interest Law

Wisconsin Lawyer May 1999: The Face of Public Interest Law For some attorneys, providing legal services to unrepresented or underrepresented individuals or groups is exactly the kind of legal work they always intended to do. Jennifer Wertkin and Bob Peterson (on cover) are two of several attorneys who tell why they chose this career path, including the drawbacks and rewards. More

Forgive Us Our Loans

Public interest lawyers typically earn much less than their colleagues in other practice areas, but pay the same law school tuition. They say a loan repayment program in Wisconsin could go far in removing a major hurdle in pursuing this career. More

Attracting Venture Capital for Business Start-ups

Wisconsin Lawyer May 1999: Attracting Venture Capital for Business Start-ups The state's new Certified Capital Companies (CAPCO) legislation taps insurance companies as a source of venture capital for investment in early-stage companies in Wisconsin. Read how you can help your business clients benefit from this new program. More

Viewpoint

Wisconsin Lawyer May 1999: Viewpoint Can employers force employees to sign noncompete agreements as a condition of their employment? Yes, if Wisconsin's restrictive covenant statute properly allocates the risks associated with noncompete agreements and provides enough protection for employees. More

Columns

President's message
On Regulating Our Legal Profession

Guest Editorial
Miranda challenged in federal criminal cases

Viewpoint
State Bar CLE Books covers restrictive covenants in updated Wisconsin Employment Law

Viewpoint
Can employers force employees to sign noncompete agreements as a condition of their employment?


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In the News

At Issue
About 200,000 low-income Wisconsin citizens do not get the legal services they need to help them save their jobs, keep their homes, and obtain health care. Their number is increasing while funding is declining.

At Issue - Regional view of funding for civil legal services
How Wisconsin stands on funding per low income person.

At Issue: Rep. Ward meets with constituents on funding issue
State Rep. David Ward (R-Fort Atkinson) met with constituents who were concerned about the need for state funding for civil legal services.

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