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June 11, 2025

Ethical Dilemmas

Dilemma: Limited Scope and Your Duty to Notify

It is important to clearly state to your client the scope of a limited representation agreement. But what if you realize your client has further claims in the matter that are not included in your representation agreement?

WisLawNOW

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Catholic Charity's Religious Exemption From Wisconsin Unemployment Tax

In a 9-0 decision authored by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which held that Catholic Charities Bureau Inc. and its subsidiaries were not exempt from making payments to the state's unemployment insurance program.

WisBar Court Review

Wisconsin Supreme Court: No Burden of Proof at TPR Disposition

The bifurcated nature of the termination of parental rights (TPR) process means that the circuit court's discretion governs finding the best interest of the child without a specific burden of proof, the Wisconsin Supreme Court explained.

U.S. Attorneys

Federal Nominating Commission Seeks Applications for U.S. Attorneys

Wisconsin's Federal Nominating Commission is accepting applications for vacancies for United States Attorneys for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin. Application materials must be returned no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 20, 2025.

Membership Info

Update: Annual Court Assessments and State Bar Dues Statements

Members should have received their FY 2026 statements for Wisconsin Supreme Court assessments and State Bar of Wisconsin membership dues. Be sure to take advantage of your member benefits.

Family Law

CLE in August: Register Now for the Door County Family Law Workshop

The Family Law Workshop provides an opportunity to receive CLE credits in family law-focused programming along with an opportunity to socialize with family law practitioners and experts from around the state.