Aug. 5, 2026 – How do immunity rules affect an injury claim against a school? What do recent decisions mean for public records compliance? And which regulatory and case law developments should employee benefits attorneys be watching? Three upcoming programs from State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® will address these questions and more:
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1.0 CLE via webcast from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, and
on specific dates through Nov. 6, 2026.
School of Hard Knocks: Navigating Injury Claims Against Schools examines the legal and procedural challenges that arise in injury claims against schools and affiliated institutions. You'll gain practical insight into the rules, defenses, and liability theories that shape these cases across a variety of factual scenarios.
You’ll learn:
the procedural rules, notice requirements, and immunity defenses that commonly arise in claims against public and private schools;
how courts analyze injury claims involving bullying, sexual assault, physical injuries, defective playground equipment, and medical malpractice in university hospital settings;
how liability theories and available defenses can differ depending on the institution involved and the nature of the alleged injury; and
practical considerations for investigating, pleading, and litigating claims involving educational institutions and related entities.
This CLE program also explores the unique challenges that can affect recovery in school-related injury cases, including governmental immunity and other procedural hurdles that may determine whether a claim moves forward.
Whether you represent injured plaintiffs, insurers, or institutional defendants,
School of Hard Knocks: Navigating Injury Claims Against Schools will help you better evaluate potential claims, identify key legal issues, and develop effective litigation strategies.
4.0 CLE; in person and via webcast from 8:30 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, and
on specific dates through Dec. 30, 2026.
Courts are issuing new decisions on what must be disclosed, who can seek mandamus for delayed responses, and how judicial privacy protections apply. Emerging technologies are raising fresh questions about what constitutes a public record and how compliance obligations apply to digital communications and information systems.
The
Public Records, Open Meetings Update 2026 brings together practitioners for a focused half-day review of the legal developments, case law, and practical issues shaping Wisconsin public records and open meetings compliance.
What’s on the agenda:
Case law update – Recent decisions on notice of voter eligibility forms, mandamus for delayed records responses, and open meetings notice and closed session claims.
Employment records – Access to and disclosure of law enforcement personnel records, handling workplace investigation records and confidentiality considerations, and notice requirements and procedures for releasing employee records.
Judicial privacy under Wis. Stat. § 757.07 (Act 235) – Protecting the personal information of judicial officers and immediate family members, redacting addresses, phone numbers, and license plate information, and more.
Technology and the public records law – Challenges new technologies present for compliance and access, and evolving legal and practical considerations in technology-related records requests.
7.0 CLE; in person and via webcast from 8:30 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, and
on specific dates through Jan. 14, 2027.
The
22nd Annual Employee Benefits Update brings together experienced practitioners to work through the developments, rulings, and regulatory changes shaping how benefits are structured, administered, and litigated in Wisconsin and beyond.
You'll explore:
Corrections, filings, and dealings with administrative agencies: guidance on navigating common compliance challenges and interactions with the agencies that govern employee benefit plans;
employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) update: an overview of ESOPs, why clients should consider them, how to navigate ESOP compliance, and current trends and hot topics;
Department of Labor developments for retirement plans: the proposed Investment Selection Rule, updated electronic disclosure rules, and new enforcement policies under Field Assistance Bulletin 2026-01;
annual executive compensation update: the latest developments in executive compensation, including issues affecting plan design and administration;
employee retention and restrictive covenants: legal considerations for structuring and enforcing agreements designed to retain valuable employees and protect employer interests; and
ERISA case law update: latest developments, recent Supreme Court and Seventh Circuit decisions, and key practitioner takeaways.
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