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January
04, 2023
Features
- - New Year's Resolution: Be a Mentor in 2023
  - Become a mentor and do well by doing good.
- - Legal Tech Trends for 2023 with Bob Ambrogi
  - Blogging and practice-management software are two trends you can't afford to ignore.
Media
- Practical Tips to Increase Your Home Security
- 'Our Perception is Distorted all the Time'
State Bar
- State Bar President-elect Alerts Board Regarding Budget Challenges
- The Wisconsin Lawyer's Guide to Earning, Tracking, and Reporting CLE
- Run for a 2023 State Bar Board of Governors Position
- Prepayment Plan for Supreme Court Assessments and State Bar Dues: Sign Up by Jan. 9
- Find Fast, Accurate Answers to Legal Questions Outside Your Practice Area
- Member Benefits: Are You Taking Advantage of these Programs?
Practice
- Legal Research 101: Wisconsin Jury Instructions
- Young Lawyers: Develop Your Entrepreneurial Mindset
- The Pitfalls and Possibilities of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Products Liability Law Retains Common-Law Standard for Defective Design
- Charities Don’t Qualify for Unemployment Exception Where Activities Not Primarily Religious
- Livestock Facility Siting Board Properly Affirmed Denial of Permit on Credibility Grounds
- More Court News ...
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January
18, 2023
Features
- - Breaking Point: Vacant Prosecutor Positions Fuel Justice System Crisis
  - Prosecutor situation in Dodge County isn't an isolated event. A Criminal Justice Coalition is seeking to change a systemwide problem.
- - Transactional Law Series
    Q&A with In-House Counsel: Angela Arrington
  - As part of an ongoing series related to transactional law in both Wisconsin Lawyer magazine and InsideTrack, we highlight the work of in-house counsel. In this issue, we talk with Angela Arrington of Alliant Energy Corp.
Media
- Small Firm Success: How to Plan for Growth
State Bar
- Mock Trial: Volunteers Needed for Competitions in February and March
- CLE Reporting Deadline is Feb. 1: Where to Find Answers to Your Questions
- Nominate an Outstanding Jurist, Lawyer, Diversity Advocate, Legal Worker, or Law Student
- Develop Leadership Skills: Run for Government, Nonresident, or Young Lawyers Division Boards
Member Services
- How Membership in Our Lawyer Referral Service (LRIS) Expands Your Client Base
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Rotunda Report
- Will 2023 Be the Year of Expungement Reform in Wisconsin?
- State Bar Lobbying Sections Work on Proposals for Next Legislative Session
Practice
- Dilemma: Can I Communicate with Someone Receiving Limited Scope Representation?
- Are Motions to Enforce Physical Placement the Best Remedy For Your Client?
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Candidates Provide Insight at Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Forum
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Hearing Order 22-05: Relating to Electronic Banking
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February
01, 2023
Features
- - Bucher and González Castillo Are Candidates to State Bar's Top Leadership Spot
  - What are the central issues facing the legal profession? The candidates for president-elect share their backgrounds and how they plan to meet the challenges ahead.
- - State Treasurer One of 12 Attorneys Elected to Statewide Office
  - Among the state legislature's 132 members, only 10 are lawyers, a decline that continues in Wisconsin and other states.
Media
- The Benefits of Serving On the State Bar’s Board of Governors
State Bar
- Make Time to Volunteer for Your Profession and Your Community
- Tips to Safeguard Your Client's Information
- 50 or More Pro Bono Hours in 2022? Certify Now for Pro Bono Honor Society
- ABA Delegates Sought for Two-year Terms – One Seat Reserved for a Young Lawyer
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
New Products
- The Presley Estate and Probate Litigation
Rotunda Report
- State Bar Honors Four Legislators with Scales of Justice Award
Practice
- Meet Ashley A. Smith: President of the Wisconsin Association of African-American Lawyers
- Young Lawyer Series
  Bottom Up Podcast: Making Partner, and Refilling Your Cup (Episode 5)
- Legal Research 101: Business Contracts Resources
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- Working with Small Businesses: Three Attorneys Weigh In
- Ag Industry Leaders: Immigration Reform Is Necessary to Our Agriculture Economy
Court
- Failure to Contact Alibi Witnesses Entitles Defendant to Machner Hearing
- Award under Worker's Compensation Agreement Part of Bankruptcy Estate
- Failure to Fire Guard Who Later Assaulted Inmate Not Sufficient for Section 1983
- More Court News ...
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February
15, 2023
Features
- - Transactional Law Series | Estate Planning
    Beneficiary Designations, Client Identity are Key Estate Planning Issues
  - The court battle over Lisa Marie Presley's estate should remind attorneys to tend to estate planning basics.
- - Volunteers Needed: Help Your Community's First Responders through Wills for Heroes
  - Find out why two Foley & Lardner attorneys are committed to organizing Wills for Heroes, which helps first responders receive basic estate-planning documents at no cost.
Media
- The Benefits of Serving on the State Bar's Board of Governors
State Bar
- 87 High School Mock Trial Teams Compete in Regional Trials
- State Bar's Website: Learn About Our New Cookie Management Tool
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Rotunda Report
- Wisconsin's Biennial Budget Must Address the Justice System Crisis
- State Bar Applauds Governor's Civil Legal Aid Proposal
Practice
- Dilemma: What Happens When One Client Withdraws Consent in a Joint Representation Matter?
- Nonresident Lawyer Series
  Change of Domicile Under Wisconsin's New LLC Law
- Making Sense of Complex Litigation
- SEC's New Requirements for Shareholder Reports: What Lawyers Should Know
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Ban on Digital Billboard Passes Constitutional Muster, Seventh Circuit Holds
- Transgender Teen Not Entitled to Confidential Name Change Petition, Court of Appeals Rules
- More Court News ...
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March
01, 2023
Features
- - Leading the State Bar: Q&A with President-elect Candidates
  - The candidates, who practice in the Madison area, discuss how they would address the challenges facing Wisconsin attorneys.
- - Senior Lawyer Series
    50-Year Member: Judge Gary Sherman
  - Judge Gary Sherman, a native Chicagoan, built a practice in rural northern Wisconsin and served as State Bar of Wisconsin president.
Media
- Reserve Your Spot: Young Lawyers Conference Is March 31
- Real Estate Cybercrime is on The Rise
State Bar
- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Earl: 'The Best in Public Service and the Legal Profession'
- State Bar Board Approves Updated Bail Policy, Discusses Budget
- Law Foundation Grants Available for Charitable and Public Education Programs – Apply by April 7
- ABA Delegates Sought for Two-year Terms – One Seat Reserved for a Young Lawyer
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
- Register Now: State Bar Annual Meeting and Conference Is June 14-16 in Milwaukee
New Products
- Helping Your Clients Avoid Homebuyer's Regret
Rotunda Report
- Governor’s Budget Proposal Provides Needed Increases in Funding for District Attorneys and Public Defenders
Practice
- Legal Research 101: Estate Planning Resources
- Drafting LLC Operating Agreements Post Act 258
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Supreme Court Adopts Transition to Mandatory E-Filing
- Supreme Court Accepts Two Cases, Including Double Jeopardy Case
- City Wins Property Tax Fight Against Big-Box Retailer in ‘Dark Store’ Case
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Final Order 23-02: Appointment of Referees in Consensual License Revocation Cases
- Interim Court Rule 19-02C and 20-07C: Electronic Filing in the Supreme Court
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March
15, 2023
Features
- - AMC 2023: Clark To Share Tips for Resilience and Adapting to Change
  - Shifts in workforce demographics, inflation, and disruptive technologies require attorneys and law firms to be more resilient and adaptable than ever, according to Courtney Clark, the closing plenary speaker at the State Bar's 2023 Annual Meeting and Conference, June 14-16 in Milwaukee.
- - Law School Rankings: Perspectives from U.W. and M.U. Law School Deans
  - U.W. Law School is among a number of U.S. law schools that will no longer provide data to the U.S. News & World Report Law School Survey Rankings. In this article, U.W. Law School Dean Daniel Tokaji, as well as Marquette University Law School Dean Joseph Kearney, provide perspectives on the survey rankings.
Media
- Why Serve on a State Bar Committee? You Can 'Do Amazing Things'
State Bar
- Myron LaRowe: A Leader in Service to Bar, Profession, Community
- Meet Tracey Schwalbe: President of the Legal Association for Women
- Elections: Who Will Represent You on the State Bar Board of Governors?
- Mock Trial Finals: Waukesha South and Shorewood Finish in Barnburner
- ABA Delegates Sought for Two-year Terms – One Seat Reserved for a Young Lawyer
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Rotunda Report
- 2023 Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate
Practice
- Dilemma: Email 'Reply All,' Implied Consent, and an Updated ABA Opinion
- Challenges and Opportunities in Wisconsin Water Law
- Solo & Small Firm Series
  Bill Jones: Solo Lawyer, Founder of the Madison Hailstones
- FAQ: Supreme Court Transition to Mandatory eFiling
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- FTC'S Proposed Rule Seeks to Eliminate Non-Compete Agreements Nationwide
Court
- Use of Lab Report to Cross-examine Defense Witness Violated Confrontation Clause
- Detrimental Reliance Made Non-prosecution Agreement Binding
- No Sales Tax Exemption for Aircraft Parts and Repair Under Lease
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Final Order 20-09A: Use of Videoconferencing Technology
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April
05, 2023
Features
- - Transactional Law Series
    A League of Her Own: Brewers Elevate Wronski to COO
  - The Brewers' Marti Wronski, one of a handful of women executives in Major League Baseball, moves from general counsel to chief operating officer.
- - Electronic Payments and Lawyer Trust Accounts: What to Know
  - Accepting electronic payments is now easier for Wisconsin lawyers. Find out more about the new rule on accepting electronic payments to your trust account.
Media
- Adapting to Change: Tips for Resilient Lawyers
State Bar
- Meet These 15 Leaders in the Legal Profession
- State Bar Elections: Electronic Ballots are Due April 28
- Who Will Make Your Healthcare Decisions?
- Johnson Financial Group Offers Financial Solutions for Lawyers and Firms
- Why Serve on a State Bar Committee? You Can 'Do Amazing Things'
Member Services
- Referral Service Connects Lawyers with Clients Virtually
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
New Products
- Defining Defamation and Damages: Clearing the Confusion
Practice
- Bottom Up Podcast
  The Road Less Traveled with In-House Counsel Larry Whitley
- Young Lawyers Series
  5 Essential Tips for New Lawyers and Summer Associates
- Trends in Legal Technology: ABA TECHSHOW
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- The Revival of Joy Silk: How Union Organizing Could Get Easier
- False Claims Act: DOJ Recoups Over $2 billion in 2022
Court
- Nursing Home Residents’ Entrance Fees Subordinate to Mortgage Lien
- Prohibition on Condemnation Power Applies to Sidewalk Projects
- Assembly Misapplied Balancing Test when Holding Back HR Records
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Final Order 22-05 and Amended Final Order 22-05: Supreme Court Rules Related to Electronic Banking
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April
19, 2023
Features
- - Former Federal Judge Janice Brown Among AMC Panelists on Cancel Culture
  - Judge Brown, a natural rights scholar, will be one of three panelists to bring perspectives on what is termed "cancel culture."
- - Judge of the Year: Rick Radcliffe Is a Community Leader
  - Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Rick Radcliffe is the recipient of the State Bar of Wisconsin's 2023 Judge of the Year award. Find out why he's made a significant impact on his community since becoming a judge in 2017.
Media
- Constitutional Bail Amendments Could Stress System
- Young Lawyer of the Year: Lisa Procaccio
State Bar
- 'Calling on Lawyers to be Agents of Real Change:' Dr. Alexander Gee to Speak at AMC
- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul Addresses State Bar Board of Governors
- State Bar Elections: Electronic Ballots are Due April 28
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
New Products
- Who Will Make Your Healthcare Decisions?
Rotunda Report
- Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee Holds Public Hearings on State's Biennial Budget
Practice
- Can a Chatbot Assist with Legal Practice? Embrace the Potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence with Caution
- Dilemma: What is 'Directly Adverse' Authority?
- Give-and-Take: The Balance of Homeowners and Homeowners Associations
- Using Password Managers to Guard Client Confidentiality
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Statute Doesn't Allow Charges for Electronic Medical Records
- Can the Government Retain a Surplus in Takings Cases?
- Prosecutor Cured Plea Deal Breach By Withdrawing Prison Recommendation
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Petition to Reinstate Amoun Vang Sayaovong
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May
03, 2023
Features
- - Lawyer Well-being: 'It's Good to Know You're Not Alone'
  - May 1-5 is Lawyer Well-being Week. Four attorneys who volunteer with the State Bar of Wisconsin's Lawyer Assistance Program (WisLAP) share their tips for staying well.
- - Task Force Addresses Alarming Rate of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman
  - May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. A task force convened by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is working on the issues at the heart of the crisis.
Media
- Judge Carl Ashley: 'We Still Have Work to Do'
State Bar
- State Bar President-elect Post Goes to Jane Bucher
- Welcome to 21 New Wisconsin Lawyers, Admission by Bar Exam
- Lawrence Bugge: 'Brilliant Lawyer,' State Bar Leader
- Update: Annual Court Assessments and State Bar Dues Statements
- Making Leaders: Tips to Help Get You Going on a Leadership Path
- Law Foundation: Every Member, Every Year
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Rotunda Report
- Civil Legal Aid Helps Deliver Justice...and Taxpayer Savings!
Practice
- Inadequate Private Bar Rate for SPD Cases Adds Fuel to Justice System Fire
- Legal Research: Fair Housing and Racially Restrictive Covenants in Wisconsin Deeds
- Appellate Practice is an Art: How to Find Resources to Stay Current
- Guidance on the Court System's Electronic Exhibits Function
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Calling Evidence ‘Uncontroverted’ Where Defendant Didn’t Testify Doesn’t Violate Fifth Amendment
- Member of LLC that Purchased Property Failed to a State Claim
- Challenge to Driveway Closure Fails on Procedural Grounds
- More Court News ...
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May
17, 2023
Features
- - Judge Ramona Gonzalez: In Service to the Public
  - Judge Ramona Gonzalez of La Crosse County Circuit Court is the 2023 recipient of the Lifetime Jurist Award. Find out more about why Judge Gonzalez, who is being honored for her long career on the bench, said ‘no’ to retirement in 2022.
- - Graduation Season: Outlook on Employment and Law School Debt
  - This article explores law student debt and the downstream impact on the legal profession, with analyses from Jim Leipold of the Law School Admissions Counsel.
Media
- AMC 2023: Professor Franciska Coleman Part of Panel on Cancel Culture
State Bar
- Admitted in 1973: State Bar Celebrates 50-year Members
- State Bar Board Considers a Special Purpose Trust to Safeguard Reserve Assets
Member Services
- New Member Discount: Simplifying Your Firm's Legal and Business Accounting
- New Discount Program: Save on Simple Time and Billing
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Rotunda Report
- Joint Finance Committee Unanimously Supports Increased Criminal Justice Funding
Practice
- Dilemma: Testifying as an Expert: What Conflicts Arise?
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Failure to Mount Third-Party Perp Defense Not Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- UIM Reducing Clause Applies only to Per Person Liability Limit
- Statute Doesn't Allow Charges for Electronic Medical Records
- More Court News ...
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June
07, 2023
Features
- - Significant U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Still Pending
  - The U.S. Supreme Court has decided 34 cases this term, but the Court has not yet issued decisions in 25 cases heard in oral argument.
- - 50-Year Member Profile: Judge Patricia Curley
  - Judge Patricia Curley served on the Milwaukee County bench with her father before moving up to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
Media
- Ethical Pitfalls Every Young Lawyer Should Know
State Bar
- UW Admissions: State Bar Welcomes 149 New Lawyers
- Marquette Admissions: Welcome to 167 New Wisconsin Lawyers
- Law Foundation Grants Help Children, Families, and Access to Justice
Member Services
- New Discount Program: Rocket Matter
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
- Intellectual Property Academy in July: Register by June 9 for Best Rate
Practice
- Legal Research 101: Employment Discrimination Law
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Victims’ Rights Ballot Measure Was Properly Submitted to Voters
- Per Curiam Decision Sparks Debate Over Dismissing Petitions
- Sex Assault Statute of Limitations Extender Doesn’t Apply to Negligent Hiring Lawsuit
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Petition to Reinstate James Ritland
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June
21, 2023
Features
- - Digital Court Reporting Offers Hope for Solving Stenographer Shortage
  - Digital recording has become essential to one of the judicial branch’s core functions: producing accurate court records.
- - 2023 Amendments to the Trust Account Rule: Electronic Transactions Permitted
  - On March 30, 2023, the Wisconsin Supreme Court amended the lawyer trust account rule, SCR 20:1.15, removing prohibitions on electronic transactions and providing lawyers greater flexibility in handling client funds. The newly amended SCR 20:1.15 becomes effective July 1, 2023, and represents a major change in the regulation of lawyer trust accounts in Wisconsin.
Media
- Show Your Strength: Ask for Help
State Bar
- Privileged to Serve: Dean R. Dietrich Sworn in as 68th State Bar President
- Meet Jeunesse Rutledge: President of the Association for Women Lawyers
- State Bar Board Votes to Establish Special Purpose Trust, Among Other Actions
- Tips and Takeaways from the 2023 Annual Meeting and Conference
- Update: Annual Court Assessments and State Bar Dues Statements
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
- Plan Now for August CLE: Family Law and Indian Law Conferences
Rotunda Report
- Keeping Up With the Legislature
Practice
- Dilemma: Practicing in Two States: Do I Need Two Trust Accounts?
- Deepfake Content: It's Here, It's 'Dangerous,' and It Can Influence Your Client's Case
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Property Owners Have No Right to Impartial Re-zoning Decision
- In Per Curiam Opinion, Supreme Court Reverses on Involuntary Medication Order
- Admission of Hearsay Was Harmless Error When Bolstered by Overwhelming Evidence
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Final Order 23-03: Interim Rule Governing Filing in the Wisconsin Supreme Court for Judicial/Attorney Proceedings
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July
19, 2023
Features
- - FTC Proposes Nationwide Ban on Non-compete Agreements
  - A ban on non-compete agreements would mean big changes for employment law attorneys and their clients.
- - 5 Tips to Make a Record for Success in Litigation
  - During trial, attorneys must focus on making a clear and concise record in the court for success in both trial and appellate courts. Nicholas Watt offers five tips on making an effective record during court proceedings.
Media
- How to Win on Appeal: Make Your Record Clear
State Bar
- Q&A on the State Bar's Creation of a Special Purpose Trust
- Honor a Solo or Small-firm Leader: Nominations for Lederer Award Due Sept. 8
- Executive Committee Takes Up Keller Dues Evaluation Aug. 25 for Fiscal Year 2025
- Awards Support New Lawyers Representing Underserved People: Apply by Sept. 8
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
- Solo and Small Firm Conference is Oct. 19-21: How to Reserve Your Spot
- Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Will Dispute Is a Lesson in Estate Planning
Rotunda Report
- Wisconsin's Biennial Budget Becomes Law
Practice
- Dilemma: Can I Respond to Online Criticism?
- Help Set Wisconsin Court System Priorities: Take the Critical Issues Survey by July 31
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Notice of Appeal of Special Assessment Must be Served on Village Clerk
- Mention of CCAP by Prosecution Witness Not Enough for Mistrial
- Marijuana Odor from Vehicle Sufficient for Probable Cause
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Final Order 22-02: Amendment of Supreme Court Rule SCR 20:8.4
- Final Order 22-01: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access Training for Continuing Legal Education
- Certificate of Bylaw Amendment Pertaining to the Establishment, Consolidation and Discontinuance of Sections and the Establishment of the Section Leaders Council
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August
02, 2023
Features
- - Supreme Court Decision Spotlights Issue of Compensation for Exonerated
  - A recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decision highlights the hurdles wrongfully imprisoned persons face in obtaining meaningful compensation in Wisconsin.
- - Diversity Clerkship Program Jump-starts Legal Careers
  - The State Bar's Diversity Clerkship Program offers law students the opportunity to experience what it is like to work as an attorney. Join us in congratulating the employers and clerks who participated this year.
Media
- How Lawyers Can Be Agents of Change
State Bar
- Become the Leader You Want to Be: Apply Today for the G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy
- Do You Know How to Help Victims of Lawyer Misconduct?
- State Bar's Referral Service Connects You with Clients
- Executive Committee Takes Up Keller Dues Evaluation Aug. 25 for Fiscal Year 2025
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
- Plan Now for August CLE: Family Law and Indian Law Conferences
- When is a Worker an Independent Contractor?
Practice
- Celebrating 296 Lawyers Who Dedicated 14,800-plus Pro Bono Hours in 2022
- Legal Research 101: 7 Sources for Planning Probate
- Wisconsin's Digital Publication of Tribal Laws Pilot Project Wins National Award
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Introduction of Un-noticed Denny Evidence Warranted Mistrial
- Friends of Blue Mound State Park Have Capacity, Standing to Sue DNR
- E.J.W. Decision on Mental Commitments Applies Retroactively
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Hearing Order 22-03: Retention of Records in Eviction Cases
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August
16, 2023
Features
- - Back to School: School Districts Face Legal Issues Fueled by Polarization
  - Free speech and transgender rights are only two of the issues that keep school law practitioners busy these days.
- - Will the U.S. Supreme Court Ban Corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives?
  - Recent decisions on race-based criteria for college admissions indicate how the U.S. Supreme Court may interpret similar provisions under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Clyde Tinnen details the decisions and advises businesses to review the compliance of their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives with Title VII.
Media
- WSSFC Preview: Jumping the Generation Gap
State Bar
- Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference: Get Your Practice Management Questions Answered
- Update Regarding Special Purpose Trust
- Executive Committee Takes Up Keller Dues Evaluation Aug. 25 for Fiscal Year 2025
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
- Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Boost Your Law Practice
Practice
- What To Do If You Believe a Pro Se Party May Be Incompetent
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- Trust Account Rule Changes: Here’s Where to Learn the Best Practices for Accepting Electronic Payments
- Why I Joined the ABA – Again and Again
Court
- Cop's Complaints to Police Commission Not Protected Speech
- Union Members’ Invasion of Privacy Claim Preempted by Federal Law
- Failure to Immediately Turn Over Gun Precludes Innocent Possession Defense
- More Court News ...
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September
06, 2023
Features
- - On Fair Dealership Law Damages for Sales Beyond Wisconsin's Borders
  - This article discusses recent caselaw developments related to the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law.
- - New York Times Co. v. Sullivan: Libel, Actual Malice, and Free Speech
  - To commemorate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on Sept. 17, this article examines the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark First Amendment case, New York Times Co. v. Sullivan.
Media
- Business Analytics for Law Firms: What Lawyers Need to Know
State Bar
- Problems with Emails to the State Bar? Please Update Your Email Security Settings
- Kelli Thompson Stepping Down as State Public Defender
- Awards Support New Lawyers Representing Underserved People: Apply by Sept. 8
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
- Insights into Wisconsin's Revised LLC Law: Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference
- Become the Leader You Want to Be: Apply Today for the G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy
Rotunda Report
- Fall Legislative Session Begins with Uncertainties
Practice
- An Uncertain Future: 'Sackett's' Impact on the Nonfederal Wetland Exemption in Wisconsin
- Workplace Discrimination: When Two or More Protected Classes are Involved
- Legal Research 101: Insurance Law Resources
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Damage to Cattle From Intentional Diet Substitution Covered by CGL Policy
- Default Appropriate for Failure to Reply to Complaint Seeking Certiorari
- Prohibition of Fraudulent Ads Not Limited to Wisconsin Residents
- More Court News ...
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September
20, 2023
Features
- - Time for a Re-write? New Standard Means Employers Should Revisit Personnel Policies
  - The standard issued by the National Labor Relations Board last month shifts the focus on work rules from employer to employee.
- - Q&A with Lauren Raupp: Outstanding Young Trial Lawyer
  - Lauren Raupp, a 2013 graduate of Marquette University Law School, is a partner at MacGillis Wiemer LLC, based in Wauwatosa. The Wisconsin Association for Justice named her the top young trial lawyer of 2022. Raupp discusses her path to the courtroom, and the keys to her success over the last decade.
Media
- Co-counseling Arrangements and Time Management Tips: WSSFC Preview
State Bar
- Milwaukee Attorneys Tackle Diversity Gap with 'Hackathon'
- Gain Unexpected Benefits: Run for a State Bar Officer or Board Position
- 'Great Decision': Mentorship Program Boosts Attorney Confidence, Register by Oct. 15
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
New Products
- What Could Possibly Go Wrong? How to Deal with Business Break-Ups
Rotunda Report
- Grassroots Advocates Make Change Happen
Practice
- Ethics
  SCR 20:1.6 in the 21st Century: New and Exciting Ways to Breach Confidentiality and Not Even Know It
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- Ensuring Adequate Insurance Coverage for Downstream Contractors and Suppliers
Court
- Appeals Court: Statute of Limitations Bars Negligence Claim Against Town
- District Court Erred by Dismissing Inmate’s Suit Against Prison Official
- No Coverage Under Insurance Policy Where Pilot Lacked FAA Certificate
- More Court News ...
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