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January
06, 2021
Features
- - Overview: Federal COVID-19 Response and Relief Provisions Signed into Law
  - President Donald Trump on Dec. 27 signed into law a government funding and appropriations bill that includes several coronavirus response and relief provisions, including another round of Paycheck Protection Program funding.
- - Law Students Get Earlier Court Experience under Proposed Rule Change
  - Expanding the law student practice rule also increases access to justice in Wisconsin while promoting greater diversity in the legal profession, according to a petition recently filed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Media
- 5 Tips: Law Firm Marketing & Networking – Expo Next Week
State Bar
- Meet Dennis Puzz Jr.: Serving Tribal Communities, Indian Law Section
- We Stand Against Threats to Wisconsin’s Judiciary
- Employers Needed for Diversity Clerkship Program
- Mock Trial: Volunteers Needed for Online Tournaments
- Make a Difference: Mentors Needed for State Bar Mentoring Program
Practice
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- Legal Research: Surf the Discarded Web with the Wayback Machine
- Google Local Services Ads for Lawyers: Caveat Advocatum (Lawyer Beware)
- Appellate eFiling Petition Filed in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court
- CDC: Legal Workers Should Be Among Phase 1, Third Tier for COVID-19 Vaccine
Court
- Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson, Longtime Chief, Dies at 87
- Supreme Court Won’t Hear Original Action on Dane County’s Emergency Health Order
- Adult Child’s Wrongful Death Claim Can Proceed against Assisted Living Facility
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Hearing to Reinstate Christopher A. Mutschler
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January
20, 2021
Features
- - Telecommuting: Tax Implications for Employers & Employees
  - With tax season in full swing, help employers and employees understand how working remotely in 2020 will impact tax returns.
- - Opening Act: A Discussion with Your President-elect Candidates
  - Get to know Margaret Hickey and Odalo Ohiku as they discuss where and how the State Bar of Wisconsin should focus its efforts moving forward.
Media
- Eviction Moratoriums: Where are We Now?
State Bar
- Amber Raffeet August: Leading the Wisconsin Association of African-American Lawyers
- State Bar, Law Foundation Support Vel Phillips Statue on Capitol Square
- Worth Exploring: State Bar Referral Service Connects Clients with Lawyers
Rotunda Report
- State Bar's 2021-22 Session Preview: Multiple Challenges and Gridlock Ahead
Practice
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- Dilemma: Can You Threaten Criminal Prosecution for Advantage in a Civil Case?
- I Don’t Want to Wear a Mask: Business Enforcement of Policy Requirements
- COVID-19 Vaccine Policy Considerations for Wisconsin Employers
- Civil Jury Verdicts: The Five-sixths Requirement in Wisconsin
Court
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Needs You! Volunteer to Serve on a Court Committee
- Zoning Board’s Written Decision Triggered Right to Certiorari Review
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Hearing Order 19-13: Performing the Duties of Judicial Office Impartially and Diligently
- Hearing Order 20-05: Pro Hac Vice Admission, Substitution, and Withdrawal of Retained Counsel in Appellate Court Proceedings
- Hearing Order 20-06: State Bar Emeritus Status
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February
03, 2021
Features
- - Facebook Ethics: Tennessee Court Rejects Lawyer's "Sarcasm" Defense
  - A Tennessee lawyer said he was just being sarcastic when he explained to a Facebook "friend" how the "castle doctrine" could be a solution to her ex-boyfriend problem.
- - Small Businesses Hit by COVID Get Free Legal Help from Wisconsin Lawyers
  - The State Bar of Wisconsin Business Law Section has launched Small Business Assistance, a project offering free legal advice to Wisconsin small-business owners.
Media
- Get the Word Out! Free Legal Help for Wisconsin's Small Businesses
State Bar
- Pro Bono Portal Connects You with Volunteer Opportunities
- We Need Your Talents: Serve on a Committee
- 50 or More Pro Bono Hours in 2020? Certify Now for Pro Bono Honor Society
- ABA Delegates Sought for Two-year Terms – One Seat Reserved for a Young Lawyer
Rotunda Report
- Take Action on Expungement Reform
Practice
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- Fastcase and Casemaker Merger: What It Means for State Bar Members
- Supreme Court Extends Order Allowing Attorneys to Obtain 30 CLE Credits On-Demand through 2021
- Wisconsin Jury Instructions Now Available Free Online through State Law Library
- Corporate Transparency Act: Considerations on Entity Formation
- Hope and Grief in 2021: Where to Find Help
Court
- Appeals Court Orders Dismissal after Indigent Defendant Jailed 3+ Months Without Counsel
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Town’s Restriction on Lakefront Property
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Final Order 20-01: Amendments Regarding On-Demand CLE Programming in Response to COVID-19
- Petition to Reinstate Michael D. Mandelman
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February
17, 2021
Features
- - Tip of the Iceberg: Opioid Litigation and Wisconsin's Latest $573 Million Settlement
  - The nationwide opioid litigation has and will reap billions of dollars in settlements funds, much like the tobacco litigation settlements of the 1990s.
- - The COVID Times: New Ethics Opinion Addresses Working Remotely
  - When working remotely, remember the big three: the duties of competence, communication, and confidentiality. A new ethics opinion provides guidance.
Media
- New Ethics Opinion and Practical Considerations for Working Remotely
State Bar
- Breanne Snapp: On Advancing Women Lawyers
- Zooming to State: 76 High School Mock Trial Teams Compete in Virtual Trials
- Help Colleagues amid Pandemic: Run for a 2021 State Bar Board Position
- Law Foundation Grants Available for Charitable and Public Education Programs
Rotunda Report
- A Guide for the Perplexed: Decoding the 2021-2022 Legislative Session
Practice
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- Dilemma: What to Do with Unclaimed Money in a Trust Account
- Disrupted by COVID: Bankruptcy, Supply Chains, and Wisconsin Businesses
- The Families First Coronavirus Response Act in 2021: Considerations for Employers
Court
- Supreme Court Says State Proved Prior OWI, Upholds Eighth OWI Conviction
- In Police Shooting Case, Federal Appeals Court Says Jury Must Decide
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Hearing to Reinstate Donald J. Peterson
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March
03, 2021
Features
- - Governor's Budget Proposal Includes Criminal Justice Reform and Historic Investment in Civil Legal Aid
  - Gov. Tony Evers delivered his "Badger Bounce Back" budget plan to the legislature last week. The $91 billion spending plan contains many potential large scale reforms to criminal justice law and a major increase in state funding for civil legal aid.
- - Meeting Today's Challenges: Q&A with State Bar President-elect Candidates
  - The candidates, both Milwaukee lawyers, discuss the important issues currently facing the legal profession and how they will lead efforts to address them.
Media
- Lawyers Needed: Navigating Unemployment Claims During COVID-19
State Bar
- Distanced But Together: Register for Virtual Annual Meeting & Conference
- State Bar Board Supports Court Record Retention Changes, Takes Other Actions
- Make a Difference, Be a Leader: Serve on a State Bar Committee
- ABA Delegates Sought for Two-year Terms – One Seat Reserved for a Young Lawyer
Practice
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- Legal Research 101: Elder Law Resources
- Dealing with the Expiring Perpetual Easement Problem
- Mediating into Overtime: Yes or No?
Court
- Appeals Court Clarifies Limits on Using Bail Money to Pay Restitution
- State Supreme Court Decides ‘Bibs Resort’ Trademark Dispute in 4-3 Decision
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Hearing Order 20-08: Altering Certain Retention Periods for Various Court Records
- Hearing Order 20-09: Location of Court and Use of Videoconferencing Technology
- Hearing to Reinstate Robert B. Moodie
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March
17, 2021
Features
- - The Future of Zoom Hearings: Petition Addresses Videoconferencing in Courts
  - The pandemic forced the court system to quickly adapt to videoconferencing technology to keep the system running. Now, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering a petition to clarify the continued use of videoconferencing, even after COVID-19.
- - Tax Time: IRS Backlog Continues to Burden Taxpayers
  - As the COVID-19 backlog arose in the wake of the preceding government shutdown backlog, it is likely that IRS operations will not return to normal for a long time.
Media
- Rotunda Report: Investing in Civil Legal Aid
State Bar
- Elections: Who Will Represent You on the State Bar Board of Governors?
- Supreme Court Grants Modification to Emeritus Membership Class
- Road to Finals: 2021 was a Unique Year for High School Mock Trial
- ABA Delegates Sought for Two-year Terms – One Seat Reserved for a Young Lawyer
- Make a Difference, Be a Leader: Serve on a State Bar Committee
Practice
- Dilemma: Law Firm Names When Named (Retired) Partner Practices Elsewhere
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Approves Law Student Practice Petition
- New Form Reduces Burdens on Indigent Persons to Obtain Fee Waivers
- How Can I Get A Mentor?
- PREP Act Provider Immunity and COVID-related Litigation
Court
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Allows Defendant to Access Corrections Data
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Final Order 19-23: Performing the Duties of Judicial Office Impartially and Diligently
- Final Order 19-25: Annual Assessment of Attorneys for the Wisconsin Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection
- Final Order 20-04: Practical Training of Law Students
- Final Order 20-05: Pro Hac Vice Admission in Appellate Court Proceedings
- Final Order 20-06: Modification of the State Bar of Wisconsin Emeritus Status
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April
07, 2021
Features
- - A Year Later: Law Firms Move Forward with Perspective on Technology
  - As vaccines increase and COVID-19 cases trend down, "normalcy" comes into focus. But lawyers will continue to use the tools that helped them through this pandemic.
- - March Madness at the U.S. Supreme Court: The Future of NCAA Athletics
  - U.S. Supreme Court may decide whether the NCAA's eligibility and compensation restrictions violate antitrust laws.
Media
- Police-Worn Body Cameras with U.W. Law Professor Keith Findley
State Bar
- Jarrett Adams Among Featured Speakers at 2021 Annual Meeting & Conference in June
- Bryant Park: Speaking Up for Asian American Lawyers
- State Bar Elections: Cast Your Ballots by Email, Respond by April 23
- Who Will Make Your Healthcare Decisions?
- 265 Pandemic Heroes: More than 13K Pro Bono Hours in 2020
- State Bar Referral Service Connects Lawyers with Clients Virtually: Get Nearly 3 Months Free
Rotunda Report
- Expanding Broadband Internet Expands Access to Justice
Practice
- Top 10 Takeaways from the 2021 ABA TECHSHOW
- Legal Research: Multistate Survey Research: Getting to Your Best Results
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- The Scourge of Boilerplate Objections
Court
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Clarifies Governor’s Public Health Emergency Powers
- Murder Retrial of Husband Won’t Include Statements from Wife Before She Died
- Police Get Immunity for 'Good Times Turned Bad' After Badger Football Game
- More Court News ...
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April
21, 2021
Features
- - 'Raise the Age' in Wisconsin: Brown County Initiates Young Adult Specialty Court
  - Elisabeth Stockbridge discusses efforts to address racial disparities and incarceration among emerging adults in Wisconsin.
- - Justice Annette Ziegler Selected as Chief Justice of Wisconsin Supreme Court
  - Justice Ziegler takes over May 1 for Chief Justice Patience Roggensack, who did not seek reelection as chief justice but will remain on the court.
Media
- Changed Genders, Changed Perspective with Ellie Krug
State Bar
- You're Invited: Join Us for Well-Being Week In Law, May 3-7
- Board Sets Racial Justice Policies, Discusses Diversity & Inclusion CLE, Approves 2022 Budget
- State Bar Board Keeps September Meeting in Kenosha After Robust Discussion
- Leading Change: Who are Wisconsin's Legal Innovators?
- State Bar Elections: Cast Your Ballots by Email, Respond by April 23
Rotunda Report
- State Bar Presidents Testify in Support of AB 69 to Expand and Reform Expungement
Practice
- Dilemma: Office Sharing, Law Firm Names, & Ethics
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- Lessons from the Past
Court
- Supreme Court (4-3): DHS Order on Capacity Limits was Unenforceable
- Wisconsin Supreme Court (5-2) Decides Voter Registration Case
- Governor’s Invite-Only Press Briefing Not a First Amendment Violation
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Final Order 20-08: Retention Periods for Various Types of Records
- Petition to Reinstate Jean M. Robinson
- Petition to Reinstate Daniel Parks
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May
05, 2021
Features
- - Visitation by Grandparents and Other Third Parties
  - In determining whether to order third-party visitation, a court must analyze the visitation request based upon the child’s best interest, giving special deference to a fit parent’s determinations as to what visitation is appropriate.Wisconsin Legislative Council Information Memorandum.
- - Running on Empty? Wisconsin Lawyers On Being Mindful of Wellness
  - Wellness is more than an occasional spa treatment or that much-needed vacation. In recognition of Well-Being Week in Law this week, here are some ways your colleagues make their health a priority.
Media
- Differentiation in a Digital World: Michele DeStefano at AMC
State Bar
- State Bar President-elect Post Goes to Margaret Hickey
- Coming Soon: Look For Your Annual Court Assessments and Dues Statements
- Support Vital Statewide Programs through the Wisconsin Law Foundation
- Leading Change: Who are Wisconsin's Legal Innovators?
Events
- Gather Together: Join Us for Virtual Annual Meeting & Conference
Rotunda Report
- Legislature Begins Work on Biennial Budget Proposal
Practice
- Legal Research 101: Online Adoption Law Resources
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- Use Plain Language in Dispute Resolution
Court
- Supreme Court Upholds Court's 'Exercise Price' in Right of First Refusal Case
- Supreme Court Adopts Mandatory Appellate eFiling, Beginning July 1
- Spoliation of Gun Evidence: Appeals Court Rejects Dismissal as a Sanction
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Final Order 20-07: Expanded E-filing System for Appellate Courts
Read More →

May
19, 2021
Features
- - Court Watch: High-Profile U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Expected in June
  - From religious freedom and freedom of speech to the Fourth Amendment and eminent domain, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to release all decisions by next month.
- - Clan Mediation and Divorce within the Hmong Community
  - In the Hmong community, clan leaders participate in the mediation of divorce cases. Chue Xiong discusses the importance of clan mediation, and why it is important that attorneys participate.
Media
- Ethics & Data Breaches: Chris Shattuck at AMC
State Bar
- Judge Ralph Ramirez: On the Art and Science of Being a Judge
- 18 Legal Super Stars, 18 Reasons to Celebrate
- Renee Nawrocki: In the Interest of Women Lawyers
- Leading Change: Who are Wisconsin's Legal Innovators?
Events
- You're Invited: Join the Swearing-in of Cheryl Daniels as State Bar President
Rotunda Report
- Senate Holds Expungement Hearing, Joint Finance Removes Budget Items
Practice
- Ethical Dilemma: May I Sign a Noncompete Agreement?
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- New Prospects for Carbon Farming Lead Stakeholders to Common Ground
Court
- Supreme Court Upholds Conviction for Going Armed While Intoxicated
- State Supreme Court Rejects Proposal on Redistricting Litigation Procedures
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Final Order 13-11D: Pro Hac Vice Applications
- Hearing to Reinstate Donald J. Peterson
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June
02, 2021
Features
- - 50-Year Members: Classes of 1970-71 Entered Profession in Turbulent Times
  - The Vietnam War continued overseas and protests mounted here in the states as the classes of 1970 and 1971 entered the legal profession. Now, they celebrate 50 years.
- - Former Dunn County Dairy Farmer Is Lifetime Jurist: Judge Rod Smeltzer
  - Retiring Dunn County Circuit Court Judge Rod Smeltzer is a recipient of the State Bar's Lifetime Jurist award. How did this former dairy farmer end up serving on the bench for 24 years?
Media
- Family Law and the Pandemic with Donna Ginzl
State Bar
- Welcome to 158 New Wisconsin Lawyers: Marquette Admissions
- U.W. Admissions: Welcome to 148 New Wisconsin Lawyers
- Leading Change: Who are Wisconsin's Legal Innovators?
- Support Vital Statewide Programs through the Wisconsin Law Foundation
- Look For Your Annual Court Assessments and Dues Statements
Events
- Register Today: Online Annual Conference Is Next Week
Rotunda Report
- State Senate Approves Bi-Partisan Police Reform Bills
Practice
- Legal Research: 5 Resources Every New Lawyer Should Know
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- 'Enjoyment of the Waters' and Wisconsin's Public Trust Doctrine
Court
- No Trespasser Immunity After Bar Altercation, Supreme Court Says
- Supreme Court Issues Pandemic-related Orders, Denies Eviction Moratorium
- Worker’s Compensation was Exclusive Remedy After Suicide Attempt
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Hearing Order 20-03: Redistricting
- In re the Modification of Circuit Court and Municipal Accommodations that were Required Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- In re the Matter of Attorney Regulatory Matters
- In re the Matter of Admission to the Bar
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June
16, 2021
Features
- - Moving Forward: Cheryl Furstace Daniels Sworn in as 66th State Bar President
  - Cheryl Furstace Daniels has spent her entire career as a government lawyer, and now she’ll spend the next year governing the State Bar of Wisconsin. Daniels was sworn-in yesterday evening as the State Bar’s 66th president.
- - Jarrett Adams at AMC: Wrongfully Convicted as a Black Teenager, Now a Lawyer
  - At age 17, Jarett Adams – now a lawyer – was wrongfully convicted of a crime. He recently told his story at the State Bar of Wisconsin's Annual Meeting & Conference.
Media
- On Mental Health Law with Amanda Pirt Meyer
State Bar
- A 'Tremendously Positive Impact': Edward Stengel Is Lifetime Jurist
- State Bar Board Discusses Shortage of Rural Attorneys, Acts on Diversity CLE
- 50-year Member Rick Phelps: 'It's All About Change'
- Virtual AMC Roundup: Learning and Perspectives in a Pandemic Year
- Look For Your Annual Court Assessments and Dues Statements
- Leading Change: Who are Wisconsin's Legal Innovators?
Rotunda Report
- Summer Legislative Update
Practice
- Ethical Dilemma: Is There a Duty to Correct an Error by a Court?
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- Proposed Cannabis Legislation: What's in it for Rural Wisconsin?
- Employment Challenges Faced by COVID-19 Long-haulers
Court
- Supreme Court (4-3) Upholds Tax Assessment on Contaminated Property
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Final Order 20-09: Location of Court and the Use of Videoconferencing Technology
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July
07, 2021
Features
- - OWI Law: New Decision in the Implied Consent, Unconscious Driver Saga
  - Wisconsin Supreme Court says state's implied consent law is unconstitutional, cannot be used on its own as a basis to draw blood from suspected drunk drivers who become incapacitated.
- - Supreme Court Answers Question on Public Funding for Private Schools
  - Concurrences and dissents leave clues on where a decision might fall if the Wisconsin Supreme Court was deciding the merits of the case.
Media
- 5 Tips: Common Trust Account Violations with Travis Stieren
State Bar
- Angela Harden: What It Means To Be 'Out' as a Legal Professional
Rotunda Report
- Join Lawyer-Legislators for a Virtual Meet and Greet
Practice
- New Lawyers: Four Simple Tools to Survive Your First Tasks
- Legal Research 101: Resources for Disability Law
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- Must COVID-19 Vaccination Bonuses be Included in an Employee’s Regular Rate?
Court
- Help Set Wisconsin Court System Priorities: Take the Critical Issues Survey
- State Supreme Court Upholds Statements made in Post-Polygraph Interview
- Supreme Court (4-3): County Health Official Had No Authority to Close Schools
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- State Bar Petition Amends Bylaws Re Membership Register and Election of Chairperson of the Board of Governors
- Final Order 19-02A and 20-07A: Interim Court Rule Governing Electronic Filing in the Supreme Court
- Hearing to Reinstate Joseph R. Laumann
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July
21, 2021
Features
- - Annual Wisconsin Law Blogs: WisLawNOW Creates Blogging Community
  - More than 40 blogs are now on WisLawNOW, creating content in different practice areas and providing timely information on legal developments. Are you on the list?
- - COVID-19 Related Disability Claims: Insights from Case Law
  - Claims for ERISA disability insurance benefits due to COVID-19-related disabilities are heavily scrutinized by plan administrators and insurance companies, often resulting in their denial. Jessa Victor discusses how to best navigate claims for such benefits, including those based on an employee’s inability to work due to the pandemic.
Media
- Legal Blogging with Stacie Rosenzweig
State Bar
- Outstanding Mentor: Mentoring Is Key to Improving the Profession
- Honor Service to Solo and Small-firm Lawyers: Nominations for Lederer Award Due Sept. 10
- Executive Committee Takes Up Keller Dues Evaluation Aug. 20 for Fiscal Year 2023
- Make a Greater Impact: Wisconsin Law Foundation Donations Double Through June 2022
- Law Foundation Grants Support New Lawyers Representing the Underserved – Apply by Aug. 20
Events
- 'A Family Reunion': Virtual Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference Set for October
- Reserve Your Spot: Virtual Family Law Workshop is Aug. 5-6
Rotunda Report
- Rotunda Report Live: Overview of State Bar Lobbying Program
Practice
- Dilemma: Estate-planning Clients, a Divorce, and Potential Conflicts
- 50-Year Member: Hector de la Mora, from Prosecutor to Municipal Lawyer
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Cell and Fitbit Data: Supreme Court Upholds Use of Evidence in Murder Trial
- Supreme Court: DNR Erroneously Interpreted the Law on High Capacity Wells
- More Court News ...
Around The State
- First Woman Lawyer: Janesville Walking Tour Follows Lavinia Goodell's Path in 1800s
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August
04, 2021
Features
- - Search and Seizure: Fourth Amendment at the Wisconsin Supreme Court
  - The state supreme court issued three 4-3 decisions in Fourth Amendment cases, providing insights on how the new court will approach these issues moving forward.
- - Electronic Records and Signatures: Rise and Risks
  - Although pen-and-paper contracts are hardly extinct, the pandemic has accelerated the evolution toward electronic-only business transactions. Jennifer Budzien outlines the laws, requirements, and challenges.
Media
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Stats with Prof. Alan Ball
State Bar
- Gain Skills to Enhance Your Career: Apply for the G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy
- Lawyers Help Children, Families, and Access to Justice via Wisconsin Law Foundation's McNulty Grants
- Client Protection Fund: More than $18k Reimbursed for Lawyer Theft
- Executive Committee Takes Up Keller Dues Evaluation Aug. 20 for Fiscal Year 2023
Events
- Find Six Essential Seminars at the Indian Law CLE, Aug. 25-27
Rotunda Report
- State Bar Members Meet with Lawyer-Legislators
Practice
- 50-Year Member: Marty Greenberg's Career in Sports Law
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- A Pandemic Positive: Changes in Courtroom Practice Increases Access
- Legal Research: Uncovering Liens in Wisconsin
- Mediation in the Time of COVID-19: When Virtual Became Real
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August
18, 2021
Features
- - Trust Account Scams Increasingly Target Wisconsin Law Firms
  - Unfortunately, the latest scams targeting law firms aren't always obvious. Here are some real-world stories about scams that targeted Wisconsin lawyers – and the lessons we all can learn from them.
- - Summer of Opportunity: Employers and First-year Law Students Find Success in Diversity Clerkship Program
  - For the clerks of the 2021 State Bar of Wisconsin Diversity Clerkship Program, the summer offered opportunity and experience that will shape their legal careers while benefitting employers. Find out more about this year's program participants.
Media
- Court Operations, eFiling with State Courts Director Koschnick
State Bar
- Young Lawyer Tatiana Shirasaki on Paying it Forward
- Executive Committee Takes Up Keller Dues Evaluation Aug. 20 for Fiscal Year 2023
Rotunda Report
- Legislature Plans Busy Fall Session
Practice
- Dilemma: Accepting Cryptocurrency as Payment
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- Construction Material Price Increases: Options for Contractual Risk Shifting
- Evolving Challenges in the Appointment of Counsel in Criminal Court
Court
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Sets Precedent for Increase in Women Judges
Official Notices
- Hearing Order 21-01: Clarifying that SCR 20:1.10 Controls Public Defender Conflicts of Interest
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September
01, 2021
Features
- - 2020-21 Supreme Court Term: Historic Level of 4-3 Decisions
  - Challenges to the executive branch's authority to act during COVID-19 continued this term, and other high-profile cases were election-related. This article includes insights from a civil litigator and former public defender, with holdings and votes on every case.
- - Transcript Errata in the Time of COVID-19
  - While an errata sheet can be used to correct transcription errors, an errata sheet is not a panacea for a poorly given deposition. Erik Monson discusses case law and challenges surrounding use of errata sheets in making substantive changes to a depositiontranscript.
Media
- Get Paid Faster: Efficient Billing Strategies for SPD-appointed Cases
State Bar
- Forward Named Communications Director for the State Bar of Wisconsin
Member Services
- A Pipeline to Leadership Positions: Apply for the G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy
Events
- Tune Up Your Practice at the Virtual Solo & Small Firm Conference
Practice
- 5 Tips: Business Succession Planning for Lawyers
- Legal Research: The Inside Scoop on Productivity Apps
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- Wisconsin’s Children Need You: The Juvenile Rural Access to Training and Expertise Program
- Is Now the Time to Sell or Gift a Business?
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September
15, 2021
Features
- - Business Dispute? It Should Go to the Business Court Docket
  - Wisconsin's Commercial Court Pilot Project has expanded to 26 counties. Are you properly designating your case for the commercial/business court docket?
- - 50-Year Member Tom Sleik: La Crosse Lawyer and Former State Bar President
  - Almost three decades ago, in 1992, Tom Sleik became president of the State Bar of Wisconsin during a tumultuous time. As an organization itself, the State Bar was grappling with its own identity. As a society, tensions were high.
Media
- Six Tips for Developing a Business Plan for Uncertain Financial Times
- Q&A: Eviction Mediation Resources for Tenants and Landlords
State Bar
- Tune Up Your Practice at the Virtual Solo & Small Firm Conference
- Experience the Benefits: Run for a State Bar Officer or Board Position
- Wanted: Your Best Briefs – Enter Competition by Jan. 31
Practice
- Dilemma: Can You Sue a Party Insured by a Client?
- 'There's A Lot to Gain:' State Bar Mentoring Program Needs Mentors and Mentees
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
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October
06, 2021
Features
- - Sky is the Limit for Drone Use in Construction
  - Drones can be useful tools in construction. In this article, John Schulze outlines the laws that govern drone flying and offers advice for their use in construction.
- - Finding Alternate Pathways to a Mediation Agreement
  - There are many different ways to achieve a mediation agreement. Nancy Mills suggests alternative ways for both parties to achieve desired results.
Media
- Upping Your Remote Office Game: Prepping Your Firm to Be Flexible
State Bar
- 50-Year Member Moria Krueger: Juvenile Court Judge
- State Bar Board Adopts Plan to Address Rural Lawyer Shortage, Acts on Remote Depositions
- Kenosha Expungement Clinic Offers Hope to 56 Clients
- Experience the Benefits: Run for a State Bar Officer or Board Position
- From Mentee to Mentor: Gain Confidence and Knowledge through State Bar's Mentoring Program
Member Services
- Open Enrollment Starts Nov. 1: State Bar's Group Health Plan for Law Firms May Work for Your Firm
Rotunda Report
- Juvenile Justice Means "Raising the Age"
Practice
- Elevator Pitch: WSSFC Speakers Make Their Case
- Legal Research: Dive into Drafting Files for Legislative History
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Seventh Circuit Upholds Congressional Exclusion of Adult Businesses from PPP
- More Court News ...
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