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Although the Sarbanes-Oxley Act does not directly affect financial reporting and corporate governance practices of private companies in the same extensive manner that it affects public companies, it could become the "best practices" standard for private companies. In many situations a private company could benefit from voluntarily adopting governance improvements.
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There are many situations in which attorneys must cross-examine a witness without the benefit of discovery. In this second article of a three-part series, read how to treat direct examination of a witness as "discovery" through various techniques, such as selective note taking and focused listening to what your opponent asks, what the witness answers, and how the parties communicate in tone, cadence, and volume.
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In his annual feature, the author highlights what he believes are significant Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals decisions for the year 2003.
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Opinions, Voices & Ideas

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  • Inside the Bar
  • 50-year members and brand new lawyers have worked hard to get where they are. The State Bar congratulates your achievements!
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  • President's Perspective
  • Election to the office of president of this Association is a great honor and privilege. With the office comes great responsibility - to work to the good of the profession and Bar members and to serve the public.
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  • Technology
  • When you know which agency is responsible for what kind of decision, locating the decision online becomes a snap.
  • Managing Risk
  • Plan for Absence from Practice
  • This column is the first in a series, "Taking Down the Shingle," that will address liability issues related to planned or unplanned interruptions in law practice.

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