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January 21, 2026

Regulatory Law

With the last circulated pennies minted in July, cash transactions have felt the pinch of a penny shortage. Urged by national retail and banking associations, Congress has proposed legislation that could set rounding rules for cash payments that don't require pennies.

Ethics Opinion

Ethics Opinion
EF-25-03: Representing a Criminal Defendant with Diminished Capacity

On Nov. 24, 2025, the State Bar of Wisconsin Professional Ethics Committee issued Opinion EF-25-03, discussing lawyers' obligations when the competency of criminal defendants who are clients is in question.

Family Law

Why Wisconsin's Balance Placement Standard Works without a Presumption of Equal Time

Wisconsin's physical placement statute directs courts to maximize time with each parent while keeping the child's best interests at the center of every decision. Brad C. Schweiger explains why that flexible, individualized approach better serves families than a rigid presumption of equal placement.

Legal Research

Legal Research: Researching Expert Witnesses

Resources and best practices for finding, vetting, and challenging expert witnesses, including due diligence techniques, Daubert considerations, and cautions when using AI-assisted research tools.

Official Notices

Hearing Order 25-04: Amendment to SCR 40.04 and 40.14 Relating to the Wisconsin Bar Examination

The Board of Bar Examiners filed a rule petition asking the court to amend Supreme Court Rules (SCR) 40.04 and 40.14, relating to the administration, content, and fees for the Wisconsin Bar Examination.