State Bar of Wisconsin

Vol. 22, No. 2, February 2002

MDP Commission to present findings in May

The Multidisciplinary Practice (MDP) Commission, a 32-member body of lawyers assembled as a result of a May 5, 2001, Board of Governors resolution calling for in-depth study of MDP, delayed presenting its findings to the board at its Jan. 11 meeting. More

Board supports public financing for judicial independence, debates DA petition

At its Jan. 11 - 12 meeting, the Board of Governors supported SB 257, fees in guardianship (see page 2); a public policy position on racial profiling (see page 2); and a request to cosponsor the ABA House of Delegates resolution on judicial independence. More

• 50-year members honored at May convention
• Bar supports policy position on racial profiling
• Board opposes enhanced attorney liability and regulation provisions in Bankruptcy Reform Act
• Board supports SB 257, awarding fees in guardianship proceedings
• Classic reference on recovery of money damages coming soon
• Seminars focus on intellectual property law
• Spotlight convention program features bestselling author Jay Foonberg