When a case advances to trial, litigators should be prepared from both a substantive and logistical standpoint. Cristina M. Kerr discusses tools to prepare for trial, including components of a trial box or trial notebook, and how to prepare these materials for the start of a case.

DEI provisions in credit agreements may now carry legal risks under shifting regulatory interpretations. Patricia Lane, Jeremy Polk, Nicholas Faleris, and Corrie Osborne examine the history of these provisions and why a legal review is now necessary.

The State Bar's Diversity Clerkship Program offers law students the opportunity to experience what it is like to work as an attorney in the summer after their 1L year – and to expand their legal skills. Join us in congratulating the legal employers and the clerks who participated in this year's program.

Are you a new lawyer who works with underserved people in Wisconsin? The Wisconsin Law Foundation provides financial grants to those who represent underserved populations. Apply by Aug. 22.

State Bar members are invited to attend the Executive Committee meeting conducted annually to evaluate the amount of dues members may deduct for activities that are not reasonably related to regulating the legal profession or improving the quality of legal services.

Looking for CLE? From programs on hearsay to exploring First Amendment speech protections and criminal harassment, State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE offers programs to keep you on top of your practice.

Rising health insurance premiums – expected to increase by as much as 75% for 2026 – could significantly impact lawyers and staff who rely on ACA marketplace coverage. This article discusses what’s driving the increases and highlights cost-effective options like the State Bar’s Group Health Plan for law firms.

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