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<h3 style="color: #0f319f; margin-bottom: 7px;"><img src="
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Spring is a celebration of life. So it may surprise you that National Healthcare Decisions Week is smack dab in the middle of April. Why would your clients want to think about death and dying at a time like this? Because it’s never too early for them to start considering their end-of-life wishes.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">The Mayo Clinic reminds us that advanced planning for medical needs:</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><li>Ensures a person gets the medical care they want
</li><li>Avoids unnecessary suffering
</li><li>Relieves family members or caregivers of decision-making burdens during moments of crisis or grief
</li><li>Reduces confusion or disagreement about the choices a person would want people to make on their behalf<sup style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; ">1</sup></li></ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">While more than 90 percent of people think it’s important to have conversations about end-of-life care with their loved ones, less than 30 percent have done so.<sup style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; ">2</sup> <a href="
https://www.nhdd.org/">National Healthcare Decisions Week (April 16-22)</a> is the perfect time to get your clients thinking about their final medical preferences. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">As a legal professional, you can help your clients understand their options, give them resources for talking with their families, and ensure their choices are properly recorded. <em>A Gift to Your Family: Planning Ahead for Future Health Needs</em> is a special booklet designed to do just that. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">It contains all the necessary forms and explanations to create a Power of Attorney for Health Care and a Declaration to Physicians (Wisconsin Living Will). It also
includes:</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><li>Information on CPR and Do Not Resuscitate orders
</li><li>Organ and tissue donation information
</li><li>Discussion points to use with a healthcare agent
</li><li>A valuable resource list, definitions, and FAQs
</li><li>Removable wallet cards</li></ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">The Wisconsin version comes in both English and Spanish. State-specific versions in English for Illinois and Minnesota are also available. <a href="
https://marketplace.wisbar.org/pages/eventproductsearch.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=GC0226&k=lpmrkt">Learn more here</a>. <a href="
https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=10&Issue=6&ArticleID=26257">Download the Wisconsin version FREE April 9-21</a>.</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Plus, you can visit these sites for additional tips and tools:
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="
https://www.nhdd.org/public-resources/">National Healthcare Decisions Day Advance Care Planning</a><br />
<a href="
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/basics/">AARP Family Caregiving Basics</a><br />
<a href="
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_aging/resources/health_care_decision_making/consumer_s_toolkit_for_health_care_advance_planning.html">American Bar Association Toolkit for Health Care Advance Planning</a><br />
<a href="
https://www.caring.com/living-will">Caring.com Living Wills & Advanced Health Care Directives</a><br />
<a href="
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/guide/end-life-planning.htm">Wisconsin Department of Health Services End of Life Planning</a><br />
<a href="
http://polst.org/other-resources/">National POLST Paradigm Advance Care Planning Resources</a> </p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">This National Healthcare Decisions Week, don’t let clients put off documenting their preferences any longer. Give clients and their families the peace of mind that comes from knowing a person’s last wishes will be followed.
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<h3 style="color: #0f319f; margin-bottom: 7px;">5 Must-Dos at AMC 2018</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Whether you’re an AMC newbie or veteran, you’re probably starting to get excited for the 2018 conference this June. As you plan your conference schedule, be sure to check out these 5 “must-do” activities.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Presidential Swearing-In:</strong> It’s thrilling to watch the outgoing State Bar president pass the gavel to the incoming president. Dane County Circuit Court Judge Rhonda Lanford will preside as the emcee and Milwaukee Bar Association President Shannon Allen is the event’s featured speaker. </p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Passport to Prizes:</strong> Grab your passport at the opening of the Legal Expo and get it signed at each booth over the course of the conference. It’s a great way to make sure you don’t miss any of the excellent vendors at the Expo - and you could even win a prize!</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Luncheon Plenary with P.J. O’Rourke</strong>: Considering the crazy world we live in, you won’t want to miss hearing thoughts from America’s leading political satirist. You can attend the plenary only, but we recommend coming early for the lunch and networking. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>All-Conference Party:</strong> It’s a nautical-themed gala sure to buoy your spirits. Wear your best leisure apparel for a night of fun. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages while dancing to the sounds of Element 13, Milwaukee’s Hottest Cover Band. </p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Section Showcase & Power Hour: </strong>Stop by during the last hour of the Legal Expo to see what State Bar sections are all about. With 24 sections to choose from, you’re bound to find at least one that matches your practice areas. See what our sections are up to, talk to members, and learn how easy it is to join. </p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>BONUS PICK – Member Recognition Celebration:</strong> Put your hands together for some of the best in Wisconsin’s legal profession. Enjoy the camaraderie and pride of honoring the attorneys, judges, law firms, organizations, and students who’ve made the world a better place. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Note that when you register for AMC, be sure to check the boxes for the Presidential Swearing-In, Luncheon Plenary, All-Conference Party, and Member Recognition Celebration if you plan to attend.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Visit <a href="
https://www.wisbar.org/AMC/2018/Pages/default.aspx">amc.wisbar.org</a> to see the full conference schedule and register.</p>
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<h3 style="color: #0f319f; margin-bottom: 7px;">Fight Font Fatigue</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">If you get tired of constantly changing fonts within your documents when using Microsoft Word<sup style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; ">®</sup>, try updating your default font settings to save you time and frustration.</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><li>Click on the Design tab
</li><li>Click on the Fonts dropdown
</li><li>Select Customize Fonts
</li><li>Use the dropdown options to select your favorite fonts for the heading, body, and any other styles you want to adjust
</li><li>Name and save your customized font style setting</li></ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">You can create different settings for different documents like briefs, client letters, etc. When starting a new document, simply select your custom font style from the home tab and you're ready to go.</p>
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<h3 style="color: #0f319f; margin-bottom: 7px;">Join or Renew Your SLD Membership Today!
</h3><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Every State Bar of Wisconsin member 60 or older is eligible for membership in the Senior Lawyers Division (SLD). The SLD focuses on activities and content specifically designed to serve the needs and interests of senior lawyers. For over a decade, the Senior Lawyers Division has helped members stay connected. As an SLD member, you can: </p>
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<li>Contribute to the division’s newsletter: <em>Wisconsin Lawyers' Voice of Experience</em> </li><li>Attend the Senior Lawyers Division Annual CLE Program at a discounted rate
</li><li>Participate in a variety of volunteer activities
</li><li>Take part in luncheons and social activities that connect you with colleagues and new lawyers</li></ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Call (800) 728-7788 or email <a href="
mailto:service@wisbar.org">service@wisbar.org</a> to join the Senior Lawyers Division today for just $30 a year. </p>
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<h3 style="color: #0f319f; margin-bottom: 6px;">The Marital Property Classification Handbook</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;"><span class="black" style="color: #000"><a href="
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;"><span class="black" style="color: #000"><a href="
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List: <s>$159 member</s> / <s>$199 nonmember</s><br />
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;">To claim your discount, use priority code <strong>B5048BB</strong> when ordering online or mention it when calling (800) 728-7788.*</p>
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<p style="color: #0f319f; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Child Advocates: Still Time to Learn at Lambeau
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Come out of the huddle with practical advice on hot topics and timely guidance on children, family, and mental health issues.
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><em>Learning Law at Lambeau: Tackling the Stigma – Children, Families, and Mental Heath</em><br />Thursday, April 26<br />
Lambeau Field 4th Floor Indoor Club<br />
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – CLE Program <br />
4 to 6 p.m. – Reception
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">The deadline for hotel discounts is April 9. Get in the game and <a href="
https://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/eventDetails.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=SA7252">register now</a>! </p><p style="color: #0f319f;margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Join the Labor and Employment Law Section for Last CLE Luncheon Until Fall
</strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Network with colleagues and get an update on tax treatment of settlements and judgments in employment law claims at the April CLE program and luncheon:
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">April 19 – live program in Milwaukee and live webcast<br />
April 20 – live program in Madison
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">It’s a great opportunity for both new and experienced lawyers. Tuition is $25 for Labor and Employment Law Section members, $35 for non-section members.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="
https://marketplace.wisbar.org/pages/EventSearch.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=SA7133&k=lelapril">Register today</a>! </p>
<p style="color: #0f319f; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Be Prepared for the First Major Tax Code Overhaul Since 1986</strong></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">How will your clients benefit (or not) from the revamped tax code? What can you do to help your clients protect their income and assets while taking advantage of new benefits? Find the answers at <em>Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 – Various Federal & State Implications</em>, produced by the Taxation Law Section in partnership with State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE<sup style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; ">®</sup>. Taxation Law Section members receive<strong> free registration to the May 1 webcast.</strong> <a href="
https://marketplace.wisbar.org/pages/eventproductsearch.aspx?k=ca2769&ActiveTab=2">Register now</a>!</p>
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<p style="margin-top:10px; margin-bottom: 7px;">Many of you will be away from campus for the summer months. Be sure to stay in touch with the State Bar by reading <em><a href="
https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/BarBriefs/Pages/BarBriefsArchive.aspx">Bar Briefs</a>, <a href="
https://elists.wisbar.org/t/2374911/43530035/29496/74/">InsideTrack</a></em>™, <a href="
https://elists.wisbar.org/t/2374911/43530035/28030/75/">WisBar</a>, and following us on <a href="
https://elists.wisbar.org/t/2374911/43530035/29507/76/">social media</a> for relevant news articles, scholarship announcements, and networking opportunities. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Plus, stay tuned for these events:
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="
https://www.wisbar.org/AMC/2018/Pages/default.aspx">Annual Meeting and Conference</a><br />
June 21-22, 2018
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="
https://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/eventDetails.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=SA7093">13th Annual Intellectual Property Academy</a><br />
July 19-20, 2018
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="
https://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/eventDetails.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=SA7151">37th Annual Family Law Workshop</a><br />
August 2-4, 2018
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="
http://hle.wisbar.org/">Health, Labor, and Employment Law Institute</a><br />
August 16-17, 2018
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="
https://www.wisbar.org/wssfc/2018/Pages/default.aspx">Wisconsin Solo & Small-Firm Conference</a><br />
October 25-27, 2018
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<p style="margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><strong>Ten types of cases make up 99% of all small claims court proceedings in the United States. How many can you name? Answers below.
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;">If it is, Happy Birthday from the State Bar of Wisconsin! In recognition of your special day, the State Bar is pleased to offer you a special<strong> 20% discount</strong> toward the purchase of State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE<sup style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; ">®</sup> products through April 30, 2018. </p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="
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