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  Wisconsin Lawyer  

Official publication of the
State Bar of Wisconsin
Vol. 81, No. 5
May 2008

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Features

Chapter 128: Wisconsin's Bankruptcy Alternative

Wisconsin Lawyer May 2008: Chapter 128: Wisconsin's Bankruptcy Alternative Wis. Stat. chapter 128 is an old, but still little-known alternative to bankruptcy that attorneys should explore as the first option for their clients who wish to repay debt and need the help of a structured plan to get back on their feet. More

Vox Populi: Wisconsin's Direct Legislation Statute

Wisconsin Lawyer May 2008: Vox Populi: Wisconsin's Direct Legislation Statute Wisconsin’s Direct Legislation Statute, section 9.20, gives voters a direct voice in local matters and provides a procedure by which voters may compel local government to pass or put before the public for a popular vote a proposed ordinance or resolution. Read how it works. More

"I'm too mad to settle!" Working with Angry Plaintiffs in a Mediation

Wisconsin Lawyer May 2008: Understanding the causes of and sincerely and directly acknowledging a party’s feelings of anger and resentment, both before and during a mediation, can help the lawyers and mediator move a case toward resolution. Here’s how. More

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Inside the Bar
Review the enclosed member benefits brochure and use the benefits your dues dollars provide.

President's message
Recent supreme court campaigns make a strong argument for choosing justices by merit selection rather than by election.

Guest Editorial
Attacks on Justice Butler in the recent supreme court campaign targeted his former role as a public defender, with the false message being that public defenders might be unfit to serve as a justice.

What keeps you awake at night?
Readers respond to “How would I recover if my office was destroyed?”


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