State Bar of Wisconsin

Vol. 25, No. 8, August 2005

Board opposes proposed real estate legislation, supports Legislative Oversight Committee recommendation, and more

At its July 22 meeting, the Board of Governors opposed proposed legislation that would allow real estate brokers to provide legal advice, affirmed the Legislative Oversight Committee's decision on section advocacy on the proposed marriage amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution, authorized the ADR Section to file an amicus brief, approved revisions to the State Bar strategic plan and supported the current ABA delegate representation at the state level, among other actions. More

Wisconsin Sesquicentennial Portfolio unveiled; 17 prints on permanent display at Bar Center

On July 22, the Wisconsin Law Foundation (WLF) hosted a reception for the official unveiling of the Wisconsin Sesquicentennial Portfolio. More

• Board approves State Bar strategic plan, focuses on four organization priorities
• CLE seminars tackle the new bankruptcy legislation and answer cutting edge questions on tort issues
• Lawyer-to-lawyer network increases the profession’s competence, sign up for the 2006 Lawyer-to-Lawyer directory today
• Local bar associations receive awards for public service projects
• Trying to understand new bankruptcy law before October 17?
• YLD hosts Midwest regional conference