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Wisconsin Lawyer
The Official Publication of the State Bar of Wisconsin
October
2006
Volume
79
Number
10
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When Lovebirds Split: Dividing the Retirement Nest Egg at Divorce - Properly Dividing Pension Benefits
The impact of an improper pension division can be devastating for clients, because they may lose out on the pension benefits altogether, and for family law practitioners, because they may face a minefield of malpractice claims and disciplinary actions. Learn how federal and state laws intersect with pension plans so you can protect your clients' economic future and avoid malpractice issues.
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When Lovebirds Split: Dividing the Retirement Nest Egg at Divorce - Dividing Wisconsin Retirement System Benefits
About one in six Wisconsin divorce cases requires division of Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) benefits, and most family law practitioners will encounter the WRS plan at some time.
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Wisconsin Client Protection Fund: Lawyers Doing the Right Thing
A headline that reads "Lawyer Steals $50,000 from Client" is sure to grab attention. Going unnoticed, however, is the follow-up story - the one about thousands of lawyers who pool their funds to help clients who have lost money to unscrupulous attorneys.
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WisBar Helps You Meet CLE Attendance Reporting Requirements
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Abandoned Solo Practice
The State Bar has programs in place to support the critical public service provided by attorneys who step up to help clients of impaired lawyers and abandoned practices.
President's Message
Why a Voluntary Bar
Time to Serve Responsive Pleading
Should 2005 Wis. Act 442 be Repealed?
Avoid CLE Reporting Errors
Extricating Yourself From the Stress Trap
Restoring Public Confidence
Clients Tell Their Stories
Solo, Small Firm & Technology Conference Keeps Your Practice on Track
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