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August 13, 2025

Wisconsin Supreme Court

A Look Ahead: State Supreme Court's Upcoming Term

The Wisconsin Supreme Court anticipates big issues in the upcoming term, including privacy in electronic communications, limitations on providing involuntary medication, whether the Wisconsin Consumer Act applies to apartment leases, and whether a child’s Miranda rights were violated in school.

Elder Law and Special Needs Blog

Why Estate Plans Fail – and How Attorneys Can Prevent It

A well-drafted estate plan can fail without proper implementation and asset funding, leaving clients’ wishes unfulfilled. Jeffery Drach shares practical steps attorneys can take to guide clients through implementing their plan.

State Bar News

Michelle Behnke, of Wisconsin, is the Newest President of the American Bar Association

Michelle Behnke, former president of the State Bar of Wisconsin (2004-05), was officially sworn in Aug. 11, 2025, as president of the American Bar Association (ABA) today at the ABA’s Annual Meeting in Toronto.

Leadership Academy

Grow as a Leader with the G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy

The G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy equips Wisconsin lawyers with the skills, connections, and support systems needed to lead with confidence. Submit your interest form by Sept. 15 for the 2025-26 program.

Listening to Lawyers

Podcast: Jennifer Lee Edmondson's Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Journey

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jennifer Lee Edmondson, who shares her personal journey through a stage four metastatic breast cancer.

WisBar Court Review

Seventh Circuit: No ‘Manifest Necessity’ for Mistrial Requires Reversal

A “Denny witness,” on the witness list and after cross-examination began, resulted in a mistrial lacking “manifest necessity” – making a retrial unconstitutional double jeopardy.

Register Now

Your Practice, Your Community: the Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference is Oct. 16-18

The Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference returns Oct. 16-18 to the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells – your chance to connect with colleagues, unwind with games, and feel right at home in a community that gets you. Sign up now to lock in the best rates for your conference.

New Member Discount Program

New Discount Program: Travelers Helps You Find the Best Rates

Through the Travelers Auto and Home Insurance Program, State Bar members have access to discounts on their auto, home, and renters insurance. Find out about this new affinity partner with the State Bar of Wisconsin.

Court Rules

Local Court Rules Updates: Marinette County

The following court rules have been updated recently: Marinette County.

Meeting Notice

Executive Committee Takes Up Keller Dues Evaluation Aug. 22 for Fiscal Year 2027

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.