Wisconsin Lawyer

Official publication of the
State Bar of Wisconsin
(ISSN: 1043-0490)
Vol. 81, No. 7
July 2008

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Features

Bridging the Distance: Videoconferencing in Wisconsin Circuit Courts

Wisconsin Lawyer July 2008: Bridging the Distance: Videoconferencing in Wisconsin Circuit Courts On July 1, 2008, a new rule took effect that regulates and encourages the expanded use of video technology in Wisconsin circuit courts while protecting litigants’ rights. Here’s how it works. More


Paperless Courts: E-Filing in Wisconsin Circuit Courts

Wisconsin Lawyer July 2008: Paperless Courts: E-Filing in Wisconsin Circuit Courts On July 1, a rule setting out procedures for filing circuit court cases electronically takes effect. E-filing will debut county by county as circuit court judges and clerks implement the procedures. Here’s what you need to know to take full advantage of this process when it becomes available in your county. More

Columns

Inside the Bar: A Wild Ride
More than half of the State Bar’s members have been affected by the June floods. Resources are available to recover from the current disaster and to plan ahead for the next one.

Profile: Of Detours and Learning Curves
Diane Diel knows that sometimes you need to change direction, whether in your career path or in your priorities as the new State Bar president.

Ethics: Border Hopping: New Rules on Multijurisdictional Practices
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has tentatively approved changes to SCR 20:5.5 regarding multijurisdictional practice in Wisconsin.

Technology: Search Engine Marketing: Getting Noticed on the Web
Even if you’ve done everything else right – your cutting-edge content showcases your firm’s expertise on exquisitely designed Web pages that visitors can easily navigate – your visitors have to be able to find you in the first place.

Legislative Update: Power Split Hampers 2007-2008 Legislative Session
Although a partisan power split hampered productivity during the 2007-2008 legislative session, the State Bar and its lobbying sections gained some ground on important issues.


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