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State Bar of Wisconsin
Vol. 76, No. 10
October 2003

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Revisiting Wisconsin's Home Improvement Code

Wisconsin Lawyer October 2003: Revisiting Wisconsin's Home Improvement Code With an increase in home improvement projects, consumer complaints about contractors have risen. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's code governs the conduct of home improvement contractors. Attorneys for contractors and homeowners should be familiar with the code, because violations invite government investigation, criminal prosecution, and civil liability. More

Marvin B. Rosenberry: Unparalleled Breadth of Service

Wisconsin Lawyer October 2003: Marvin B. Rosenberry: Unparalleled Breadth of Service During his nearly 34 years on the bench, Chief Justice Marvin B. Rosenberry left his mark in many areas through the numerous opinions he wrote. Arguably, he made the most lasting impact on the area of administrative law, where his ability to recognize changed circumstances and deal with the realities of change made him a pioneer. More

Viewpoint: Secret Settlements: Do We Need a Sunshine in Litigation Act?

Wisconsin Lawyer October 2003: Viewpoint: Secret Settlements: Do We Need a Sunshine in Litigation Act? Wisconsin has a long history of providing open access to court records and documents, yet it has not specifically prohibited confidential settlements. Does the state's open records law general policy of open access to court records adequately protect the public? Or does Wisconsin need a sunshine in litigation act? More

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Viewpoint
Secret Settlements: Do We Need a Sunshine in Litigation Act?

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Attorney Access to Medical Records

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Personal Jurisdiction and the Internet: An Update

Managing risk
Despite phenomenal change in the second half of the 20th century, the challenges of managing a modern law office have remained relatively constant since 1950.


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