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WisTAF and banks debate petition seeking comparable interest rates on IOLTA accounts at Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:00:00 CDT

On Nov. 18, the Wisconsin Supreme Court adopted in principle several amendments to SCR 20:1.15 relating to safekeeping property; trust accounts and fiduciary accounts. The changes relate to banks paying comparable interest on lawyer trust accounts. The court will study several issues before making its final ruling. The new rule will be effective July 1, 2009, which will give banks enough time to be in compliance with the new rule.

Supreme Court agrees with BBE petition reciprocity not always equal new rule for lawyers not licensed to practice in Wisconsin coming soon

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:00:00 CDT

On Nov. 18, the Wisconsin Supreme Court adopted Board of Bar Examiners petition 08-07, which amends Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 40.05, relating to admitting lawyers upon proof of practice. The court expects the rule to be effective on Jan. 1, 2009 when SCR 20:5.5, pertaining to the occasional practice of law in Wisconsin by lawyers who are not licensed to practice here but are licensed in another state becomes effective.

Google technology now delivers more powerful search results to WisBar

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:00:00 CDT

The most trusted Web search tool Google now indexes WisBar content and performs a comprehensive search delivering the most relevant results first. To access the new site search features, use the search box in the upper right hand corner or select the Legal Research tab located on all WisBar pages.

Arbitrator to decide by year's end on Keller dues objection

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:00:00 CDT

An arbitrator's decision is expected by the end of the year in a proceeding to determine how costs associated with the State Bar of Wisconsin's attorney public image campaign should be treated. Briefs and other materials required to make a decision have been received by arbitrator Christopher Honeyman. He has indicated to the parties that he expects to make his decision by late December.

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WisTAF and banks debate petition seeking comparable interest rates on IOLTA accounts at Wisconsin Supreme Court

Supreme Court agrees with BBE petition  reciprocity not always equal  new rule for lawyers not licensed to practice in Wisconsin coming soon

Google technology now delivers more powerful search results to WisBar

Arbitrator to decide by year's end on Keller dues objection

Supreme Court agrees with BBE petition reciprocity not always equal new rule for lawyers not licensed to practice in Wisconsin coming soon