Features

• • Legal Malpractice Claims: How Long Do I Have to Worry?
  • In 2018, the statute of limitation for tort claims of legal malpractice was shortened from six to three years. However, this change may not reduce the potential exposure period for legal mistakes, says Amy Risseeuw.

• • State Bar Elections: Meet Your President-elect Candidates
  • Grant Birtch and Kathleen Brost, candidates for State Bar of Wisconsin president-elect post, have a lot in common. Both work in Neenah. Both graduated from U.W. Law School in the 1990s. And both have a lot of solo and/or small-firm experience.

Media

• Prepare for Tomorrow, Today: Improve Systems and Processes

State Bar

• Devin Martin: Amplifying Your Voice to Effect Positive Change

• Run for Government, Nonresident, or Young Lawyers Divisions Board Positions

• Boost Your Career: Run for a Position in the State Bar Board of Governors

Events

• Registration Opens for June Annual Conference in Green Bay

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• Guardian ad Litem: Gain Insight on Serving Vulnerable Individuals' Best Interests

Practice

• West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards

• Ethical Dilemma
  Duty of Candor: Must I Correct Information That May Damage My Client's Case?

• A New Pass-through Entity Tax-saving Opportunity

• The Wisconsin Lawyer's Guide to Earning, Tracking, and Reporting CLE

Court

• Amid Shutdown, Federal Courts in Wisconsin Using Fees to Fund Operations (UPDATED)

• Supreme Court Upholds Restitution Amount in Burglary Case

• Known Danger Exception Bars Governmental Immunity for City of New Berlin

• Supreme Court: Expunged OWI Counts as a Prior OWI Conviction

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Features

• • E-Cigarettes: Increasing Usage Among Teens Triggers Regulation, Lawsuits
  • Regulation and lawsuits take aim at e-cigarette makers, alleging marketing efforts have targeted young populations and contributed to a new class of nicotine addiction.

• • Rise of the Machines: Wearable Technology in the Workplace
  • Assistive technology is becoming more prevalent and accepted in the workplace. Eric Meier discusses some of the latest technology and legal considerations surrounding the employee data that is captured by wearable technology.

Media

• Women in the Law: Candid Discussions

State Bar

• Board Discusses Potential OLR Rule Changes, Proposed State Bar Budget

• Admitted in 1969: State Bar Honors 268 50-year Members

• 50 or More Pro Bono Hours in 2018? Certify Now for Pro Bono Honor Society

• Boost Your Career: Run for a Position in the State Bar Board of Governors

Rotunda Report

• State Bar Response to Criminal Justice Budget Initiative

Practice

• West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards

• Ethical Dilemmas:
  Using a Single Trust Account: What About Insurance?

• Crime Victim Rights: Marsy's Law Comes to Wisconsin

• Machinery is Now Tax-exempt: Is Your Construction Client Wrongfully Taxed?

Court

• Supreme Court Says City Must Resolve Farmland Fencing Dispute

• Supreme Court: Bank Not Liable for Embezzlement by Client’s Employee

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Official Notices

• Final Order: 18-04: Pro Hac Vice Admission for Nonresident ICWA Counsel

Features

• • Supreme Court Candidates Highlight Judicial Philosophies, Debate Other Issues
  • The candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court – Brian Hagedorn and Lisa Neubauer – discussed a number of different topics in a debate last week, including Roe v. Wade, the right to bear arms, judicial philosophy, and judicial recusal rules.

• • Written Interrogatories as a Discovery Tool: Learning to Count to 25
  • Wisconsin now has a limit on the number of written interrogatories. Ralph Tease and David Blinka share their thoughts on the impact of this new limitation, and what it may mean in civil litigation.

Media

• Woman, Law Partner, Mother: Showcase Who You Are

State Bar

• Elections: Who Will Represent You on the State Bar Board of Governors?

• Apply for Scholarships to the Family Law Workshop by April 1

• Influence the Profession, Make Connections: Serve on a State Bar Committee

Events

• Young Lawyers: Learn to Navigate Your Career at March 29 Conference

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• How to Gain Essential Tips and Avoid Pitfalls on Worker's Compensation Cases

Practice

• West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards

• Ethical Dilemmas:
  When Duty to Client Rule and Judge's Order Conflicts

• Employer Obligations When Using Third Parties to Conduct Background Checks

Court

• Ordinance Banning Scabby the Rat Display Did Not Violate Union’s Free Speech Rights

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Official Notices

• Notice of State Bar Bylaw Amendment: Allowing Electronic Voting for Officers and Members of the State Bar Board of Governors

Features

• • U.S. Supreme Court Reporter Joan Biskupic on Chief Justice John Roberts
  • CNN Legal Analyst Joan Biskupic, who has covered the U.S. Supreme Court for decades, will discuss the court and her new biography on Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. at the State Bar of Wisconsin's Annual Meeting & Conference in June.

• • Celebrate Those Who Make a Difference: Honoring 16 Award Recipients
  • Here are judges, lawyers, legal workers, and law students honored for making a difference. Join the State Bar in honoring them at the annual Member Recognition Celebration on June 13.

Media

• Young Lawyers: Driving Innovation, Defining Our Future

State Bar

• State Bar Board Acts on OLR Petitions, Approves Budget, Takes Other Actions

• Know a Wisconsin Legal Innovator? Are You One? Nominate by June 30

• End-of-Life Planning: Free Guide Starts the Conversation

Events

• Get Retirement Planning Tips at Annual Senior Lawyers Division CLE Program in May

New Products

• Help Clients Buy or Sell Property at the Right Time and Price

Practice

• West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards

• Ethical Dilemmas:
  May I Advance Settlement Funds to a Client Before the Case Resolves?

• Putting 'Responsible' Back into the 'Lowest Responsible Bidder' Standard in Public Contracting

Court

• State Supreme Court Rules for Law Firm in Estate Administration Case

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Official Notices

• Final Order 18-07: Amendments to SCR Chapter 40, Admission to the Bar

Features

• • OWI Law: U.S. Supreme Court Weighing Wisconsin Case on Implied Consent
  • The nation's High Court will soon decide whether Wisconsin's implied consent law allows warrantless blood draws on unconscious individuals arrested for drunk driving.

• • In Search of 2019 Wisconsin Legal Innovators:
    Refuse to Accept the Status Quo
  • As we begin our search for 2019 Wisconsin Legal Innovators, previous winners encourage the legal profession to celebrate those good ideas by nominating the next class of innovators.

Media

• We Need You: Improving Access to Justice in Wisconsin

State Bar

• Judge James Evenson Lifetime Jurist, 'One of the Finest'

Events

• Annual Conference Registration: Early Bird Rates End May 17

• 2019 Health, Labor, and Employment Law Institute Tackles Workplace Bullying, Internal Investigations, More

Practice

• West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards

• Ethical Dilemma:
  My Client Needs a Guardian: May I Represent Someone Seeking that Appointment?

• Independent Contractor or Employee? Getting It Right When Classifying Workers

• Big Data: A Powerful Tool for Your Practice

Court

• Lawyers Petition for Voluntary State Bar of Wisconsin

• Supreme Court Elects Chief Justice Roggensack to Third Term as Chief Justice

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Official Notices

• Hearing to Reinstate Elvis C. Banks

Features

• • Judge Everett Mitchell: 3 Leadership Principles that Take Courage
  • Dane County Circuit Court Judge Everett Mitchell is known for his leadership in the Madison community. Recently, he outlined three principles of leadership that he uses to make a difference in the justice system.

• • Wisconsin and U.S. Supreme Courts Clarify Burglary Provisions
  • Recent decisions by the Wisconsin and the U.S. supreme courts provide additional layers to state and federal law on burglary and the impact of prior convictions.

Media

• CNN Legal Analyst on the U.S. Supreme Court and Chief Justice Roberts

State Bar

• Incoming State Bar President Jill Kastner: "It’s Not About Me. It's About You."

• Director of State Courts Addresses State Bar Board; Board Takes Actions

• Know a Wisconsin Legal Innovator? Are You One? Nominate by June 30

• Touchdown! Hot Topics from the State Bar’s 2019 Annual Meeting and Conference

• Outstanding Mentor, Young Lawyer: 'Don't Wait to be a Mentor'

• Annual Court Assessments and State Bar Dues: Due by July 1

• New WisBar Marketplace: A Better Way to Find State Bar Products and Upcoming Events

New Products

• Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution in Wisconsin: Efficient and Cost-effective Strategies

Practice

• West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards

• Ethical Dilemma:
  Guardian ad Litem Work: Analyzing Potential Conflicts

• Ending Uncivil Behavior in Depositions

• Family Care: Supporting the Independence of Wisconsin's Aging Residents

Court

• Help Set Wisconsin Court System Priorities: Take the Critical Issues Survey 2020-22 by July 8

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Official Notices

• Final Order 19-03: Amending SCR Chapter 10, Regarding Electronic Voting in State Bar Elections and Referenda

• Final Order 19-15: Creating SCR 32.015 Relating to the Structure of the Wisconsin Judicial College

• Final Order 19-17: Amending SCR Chapter 40 Regarding Admission to the Bar

Features

• • Wisconsin Supreme Court: 2018-19 Stats and Summaries
  • The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued 54 authored decisions in the 2018-19 term. This article provides statistics and analysis, as well as insights from civil and criminal lawyers, with the holdings and votes in all 54 decisions.

• • U.S. Supreme Court: Fifth Amendment Takings Claims Can Skip State Court
  • A U.S. Supreme Court decision overrules a 1985 decision that required takings claimants against state and local governments to seek redress in state courts.

Media

• Building a Solo and Small Firm Dream Team

State Bar

• 20 Boosted Careers: Stafford Rosenbaum is Diversity Champion

• 'An Invaluable Opportunity:' Sign Up for the G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy

• 370 Lawyers Donated More than 18,500 Pro Bono Hours in 2018

• Executive Committee Takes Up Keller Dues Evaluation Aug. 23 for Fiscal Year 2021

Events

• Gain Tips to Enhance Your Practice at the 2019 Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference in October

New Products

• Valuable Insights at a Glance: The 'Wisconsin Judicial Benchbooks'

Practice

• West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards

• Legal Research:
  Archive Quest: Finding Archived Legal Material

• Lis Pendens: Securing Client's Real Property Interests in Divorce

• Help Shape the Next Generation of the Bar Exam: Take the NCBE Practice Analysis Survey

Official Notices

• Hearing Order 19-06: Amending Rules Regarding Reinstatement after Law License Suspended or Revoked

• Hearing Order 19-07: Amending Rules Regarding OLR Confidentiality Rules

Features

• • Law Firm Culture: How Does Yours Fare in the Millennial Market?
  • Millennials account for 40 percent of the U.S. workforce. Law firms can attract talented millennial lawyers, generally between ages 25 and 38, by focusing on law firm culture.

• • Cognitive Impairment: Recognizing When Older Colleagues Need Help
  • A joint initiative between the State Bar of Wisconsin Lawyer Assistance Program and the Senior Lawyers Division will highlight cognitive impairment among aging attorneys.

Media

• Dealing with Difficult Clients: Communication Strategies are the Key

State Bar

• What Kind of Leader Do You Want to Be? Learn How at the G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy

• Legal Research: Learn Innovative Google Methods

Events

• Work Smarter with Tips from the 2019 Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference

New Products

• Public Records, Open Meetings Handbook: Accessing Government Business

Practice

• West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards

• How to Talk to Government Regulators

• Chapter 12 Bankruptcy Relief Now Available to More Farmers

Court

• Appeals Court Approves Class Action in Patient Health Record Fees Case

• Federal Appeals Court Sides with Wisconsin Law Firm in Debt Collection Case

Official Notices

• Hearing to Reinstate Michael Bauer

Features

• • Law Firm Cyber Security: Start Simple
  • Law firms should continually review cybersecurity practices to ensure the firm's protocols are keeping up with cybersecurity threats.

• • Employment Law: Using CCAP to Search Arrest and Conviction Records
  • Background checks are tricky when dealing with prospective and current employees. Employment lawyers should be prepared to advise employers about arrest and conviction record discrimination.

Media

• Why Being a Rural Lawyer is a Great Opportunity

State Bar

• Run for State Bar Officer or Board Position: 'It was My Best Decision'

• State Bar Board Takes Position Against Indiscriminate Juvenile Shackling

• Fall Admissions: State Bar Welcomes 53 New Wisconsin Lawyers

• Need a Mentor or Want to Be One? Sign Up for the State Bar's Program

New Products

• Questions about Social Media Protection Act, HIPAA, or OSHA? Wisconsin Employment Law Has the Answers

Rotunda Report

• "Justice Support Initiative" Bills Would Continue Investment in Criminal Justice System by Legislature

Practice

• West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards

• Appellate Standards of Review: 'Neigh' to Kentucky Derby Appeal (Part 1)

Court

• State Bar of Wisconsin Faces Second Federal Challenge to Mandatory Status

• Wisconsin City Not Liable for Drowning Death at Public Swimming Pond

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Around The State

• Volunteer Lawyers Project Offers CLE Training for Pro Bono Lawyers

Features

• • Meet this Year's Champions of Innovation
  • Who are Wisconsin's innovators? The "That's a Fine Idea: Legal Innovation Wisconsin" initiative spotlights these risk takers who advance the legal profession with perseverance, creative thinking, and big ideas.

• • Justice Support Initiative Addresses Basic Legal Needs
  • Rep. Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) and Rep. Tip McGuire (D-Kenosha), both members of the State Bar of Wisconsin, support a bipartisan package of pending bills to improve the core functions of the justice system.

Media

• Persuading Judges and Juries

State Bar

• Moneyball for Lawyers; Persuading Judges and Juries, Much More at WSSFC

• HeinOnline Now Hosts Searchable 'Wisconsin Lawyer' Archive from 1927 to Present

• OnDemand CLE Seminars Offered by the State Bar Not Subject to Sales Tax

• Kathleen Brost Honored for Dedication to Solo & Small-firm Lawyers

• Need a Mentor or Want to Be One? Sign Up for the State Bar's Program

Member Services

• New Member Benefit: Potential Savings on Medical Expenses

New Products

• 'Wisconsin Condominium Law Handbook' Helps Build Your Best Real Estate Practice

Rotunda Report

• Legislative Update: Advanced Directives, e-Notarization, Justice Support, Others

Practice

• West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards

• Legal Research: Accessing Digital Collections

Court

• Wisconsin Supreme Court Seeks Referees for Attorney Discipline Matters

• Microsoft Wins Franchise Tax Appeal by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue

• Appeals Court: Town’s Shoreland Restriction Stands Despite Conflicting Statute

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Official Notices

• Order 19-11: Amending Rules Regarding OLR Charging Process

• Order 19-12: Amending Rules Regarding Reporting of Professional Misconduct

• Order 19-06: Amending Rules Regarding OLR Reinstatements

• Order 19-07: Amending Rules Regarding OLR Confidentiality Requirements