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membership benefits, upcoming events, new products, and more!
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<h2 style="color: #045394;"><img src="
http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/zombies_175w.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="216" align="right"/>You Survived the Zombie Apocalypse. Now What? </h2>
<p style="margin-bottom: 7px;">Military and civilian resistance groups have neutralized the remaining zombie hordes. Scientists have discovered a vaccine to prevent further outbreaks. No longer facing the immediate threat of annihilation by the undead, you stare at the remains of your law office and think, “What now?”
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Hopefully, you’ll never have to worry about a zombie outbreak, but it could be a flood, fire, tornado, or other natural disaster that disrupts your office. In the face of unexpected devastation, knowing the next steps to take can make all the difference in the world.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">That’s why a recovery plan is so important. Having a plan in place before disaster strikes helps you make tough decisions in uncertain times, and provides a roadmap to keep you on track until your office is fully operational again. Here are some things to consider when putting together or reviewing your disaster recovery plan.</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><li>What is your timeline for being operational again?
</li><li>How will you notify and communicate with all employees? What about clients?
</li><li>What if you need to establish alternative office space?
</li><li>How will you protect your files, both paper and electronic?
</li><li>How will you keep on track with deadlines?
</li><li>What if you need to transfer work to another attorney or firm?
</li><li>How does your insurance cover you in various disaster scenarios?</li></ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">To help you answer these questions and get a solid plan of action, check out this helpful <em><a href="
http://www.wisbar.org/newspublications/wisconsinlawyer/pages/article.aspx?volume=85&issue=7&articleid=8704">Wisconsin Lawyer</a></em><a href="
http://www.wisbar.org/newspublications/wisconsinlawyer/pages/article.aspx?volume=85&issue=7&articleid=8704">™ article</a> by Thomas J. Watson. </p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">You can also download this <a href="
http://www.eriebar.org/files/Disaster%20Recovery%20Plan%20web%2010-13.pdf">sample disaster recovery plan</a> from the Bar Association of Erie County and customize it for your office.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px; font-size: 8pt;"><sup style="font-size: 10px; line-height: 0; ">®</sup><em> Choose Your Own Adventure is a registered trademark of Chooseco LLC. </em></p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;"><img src="
http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/Poll_125w.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="82" align="right"/>Take the Poll</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>How prepared is your office for disaster recovery?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">See how your office stacks up by taking part in our just for fun, and completely unscientific, poll. You can see the results immediately.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 7px;">Start off your summer with a splash! Join us in beautiful Wisconsin Dells June 15-16 for the 2017 <a href="
http://amc.wisbar.org/"><em>Annual Meeting & Conference.</em></a> You can even make it a mini-vacation for the whole family by extending your stay to enjoy all that the Dells have to offer. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><img src="
http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/Dells_boat_125w.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="94" align="left"/>Wisconsin Dells is one of the oldest resort areas in the state. Founded in 1856, this city has become the Waterpark Capital of the World<sup style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; ">©</sup> and is home to a huge variety of family-friendly attractions.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">The Tommy Bartlett Show, Wisconsin Ducks Dells tours, and Noah’s Ark Waterpark are just a few of the iconic and popular ways to have fun in Wisconsin Dells. From amusement parks and zip lines to breweries and golf courses, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Visit <a href="
http://www.wisdells.com/wisconsin-dells.htm">wisdells.com</a> to plan your trip – and register today for AMC 2017 at <a href="
http://amc.wisbar.org/">amc.wisbar.org</a>. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px; font-size: 8pt;">©2015 Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau</p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 10px;"><span style="margin-bottom: 7px;"><img src="
http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/WisDOCS-estate-planning-150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" align="right"/></span>Free Webinars on WisDocs Estate Planning Document Assembly System</h3>
<p style="margin-bottom: 7px;">Did you know the State Bar of Wisconsin now offers the <a href="
http://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/Product.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=DA0001">WisDocs Estate Planning document assembly system</a>? Compiled from dozens of forms from the award-winning<em> Eckhardt's Workbook for Wisconsin Estate Planners</em>, WisDocs makes creating key estate planning documents a snap! </p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">To help you learn more about this new system and how it can help you in your practice, attend an upcoming online product demonstration. The next free demos are planned for <strong>April 26</strong> and <strong>June 21</strong> at noon and take place right on your computer. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">You'll see:</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">The Territorial Legislature passed an act that officially recognized Dane County and called for the election of county officers on the first Monday of May 1839. [Source: <em>Madison Democrat</em> - December 20, 1886]</p>
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<div align="center"><img src="
http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/bkofwk_digest-berry.jpg" width="250" height="83" alt=""/><h3>Book of the Week<br />
Ends Friday, March 10</h3></div>
<h3 style="color: #045394;">Marital Property Classification Handbook</h3>
<p><span class="black" style="color: #000"><a href="
http://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/Product.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=AK0066E04">Print Book</a>:<br />
List:<s> $69 member</s> / <s>$89 nonmember</s><br />
</span><span style="color: #E31B1B"> <span style="color: #E31B1B"><strong>Sale price: $55.20</strong></span><strong> member / $71.20 nonmember </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="black" style="color: #000"><a href="
http://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/Product.aspx?cat=WISBAR&pid=AE0066">Books UnBound</a>:<br />
List:<s> $159 member</s> / <s>$199 nonmember</s><br />
</span><span style="color: #E31B1B"> <span style="color: #E31B1B"><strong>Sale price: $127.20</strong></span><strong> member / $159.20 nonmember </strong></span></p>
<p>To claim your discount, use priority code <strong>B4831BB</strong> when ordering online or mention it when calling (800) 728-7788.*</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 4px;">Friday, March 24, 2017<br />8:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. </p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 4px;">Tundra Lodge & Conference Center<br />
865 Lombardi Ave<br />
Green Bay, WI</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;">We will be applying for up to 6 CLE, including 3 EPR credits! Registration is complimentary, but required. Lunch is guaranteed only for registrations received by March 14, 2017. <a href="
http://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/eventDetails.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=SA6583">For more information or to register, click here</a>. </p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;"><strong>The Public Utilities Section Calls for Nominations</strong></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;">If you are interested in running for one of the vacancies on the Public Utilities Section Board, please fill out and submit the <a href="
http://www.wisbar.org/formembers/groups/sections/Pages/Section-Election-Candidate-Form.aspx">Section Election Bio Form</a> found on the State Bar website. An email with information about the process was sent to all Section members on March 3. If you did not receive the email, or would like more information about running for a board or officer position, contact Nicole Williams Buttery, Section Coordinator, at (608) 250-6184.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Elder Law Section Election Ballots are in the Mail
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">All Elder Law Section members should have received Section Board ballots in the mail by now. All Section members are encouraged to participate. Ballots must be postmarked on or before March 31, 2017. New board terms begin July 1, 2017. </p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 4px;">Saturday, April 8, 2017<br />
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 4px;">Country Springs Hotel<br />
Pewaukee, WI
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<p style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 6px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:8pt;"> *This offer is not available with any other discount and expires March 10, 2017. Discount cannot be applied to previous purchases, or used for renewals of subscriptions, auto-supplementation subscriptions, or Books UnBound full library subscriptions.</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:8pt;">MKT444E </span></p>
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