State Bar of Wisconsin

Vol. 24, No. 10, October 2004

Board approves ABA delegate position, discusses ethics and WisTAF petitions

At its Sept. 23 - 24 meeting in Minocqua, the Board of Governors discussed the Supreme Court Ethics 2000 Committee and WisTAF (see article) petitions. The board also approved the election of a fifth ABA delegate and a proposal to reapportion Board of Governor districts (see related articles), among other actions. More

Bar seeks feedback on WisTAF petition requesting mandatory assessment to fund legal services for indigent

At its Sept. 23 - 24 meeting, the Board of Governors discussed the Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation (WisTAF) petition, which seeks mandatory payment of $50 per attorney to WisTAF to provide funding for civil legal services for people who cannot afford an attorney. The petition was filed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court in June. A hearing is scheduled for Jan. 12, 2005. More

• CLE Books updates The Law of Damages in Wisconsin
• Deadlines near for State Bar officers and district governors, board approves redistricting proposal
• Governor to proclaim life planning week Nov. 8 - 12
• State Bar seeks ABA delegate, petitions due Oct. 25
• State Bar seeks nominations for pro bono, public service, and law-related education awards
• Upcoming CLE seminars include annual bankruptcy, estate planning, and ABOTA institute
• Verify and update your directory listing online, order extra copies
• Wanted: Two outstanding jurists