Aug. 5, 2009 – The Law of Damages in Wisconsin is the definitive source for information on the numerous different types of damages potentially available in Wisconsin. With 41 chapters refined over 20 years by 75 of Wisconsin’s most respected and experienced litigators, The Law of Damages in Wisconsin offers a comprehensive and trustworthy treatment of damages eligibility, computation, and procedures. In testament to the respect accorded to this three-volume set, a Westlaw search of July 31, 2009 shows the Wisconsin Supreme Court has cited to The Law of Damages in Wisconsin at least 14 times, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals 21 times, and the Seventh Circuit twice. By ordering this volume, you too can access the analysis, practice tips, comments, and supporting citations that are so important to your case development.
The State Bar of Wisconsin CLE Books updates The Law of Damages in Wisconsin annually, providing readers with the current information on statutory and case law developments. Highlights of the 2009 Supplement include discussions of Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions that affect the made whole doctrine limiting subrogation rights; the economic loss doctrine; whether a defendant’s right to participate in a hearing on damages arising from a default judgment requires that the issue of damages be tried to a jury; and whether standard CGL insurance policies may generally exclude coverage for intentional conduct or for damages not caused by an accident. The supplement also incorporates federal district court decisions, including whether certain procedural provisions of Wis. Stat. chapter 32, such as the option of a jury trial to determine the condemnation award, are fundamental rights. Administrative developments, including the Department of Workforce Development decision to publish detailed treatment guidelines to diminish disputes over reasonableness of medical treatment, are likewise included.
In addition to the print volumes readers have relied on for years, The Law of Damages in Wisconsin also is available as part of the State Bar of Wisconsin CLE Books Online library. The online version offers users the ability to hyperlink directly to the full text of cases and statutes cited in the treatise, saving you hours of valuable time while enhancing your research and case preparation.
The three-volume set is available to members for $185. Current owners of the book who subscribe to the State Bar’s automatic supplementation service are automatically shipped new supplements with an invoice for 10 percent off the regular price of the update. For more information or to place an order, call the State Bar at (800) 728-7788 or visit the WisBar Seminars, Books, & Products page.
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