April 1, 2026 – Whether your work involves drafting agreements or advising clients whose legal issues touch land, water, wildlife, or recreation, practical judgment matters. Two upcoming State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® CLE programs in April give Wisconsin lawyers the chance to strengthen that judgment with focused, practice-ready instruction.
Are these areas outside your practice? Here’s a link to help you see what else is going on in April.
6.0 CLE; in person and via webcast 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, and on specific dates through November 10, 2026.
This CLE program from PINNACLE focuses on the choices that matter most in contract creation and negotiation, offering practical guidance applicable to various types of agreements.
Learn how unclear language, inconsistent structure, and overlooked provisions create problems that persist long after signing. Experienced practitioners break down common drafting trouble spots and share strategies for producing clear, workable agreements built to hold up under pressure.
Gain concrete tips on style, structure, clarity, and consistency, and be better prepared to draft and refine key provisions, including:
representations and warranties;
limitations on liability;
indemnification clauses;
confidentiality provisions; and
force majeure clauses.
You’ll also learn where and when specific provisions make sense, when they don’t, and the trade-offs involved in arbitration, mediation, and noncompete clauses.
7.0 CLE; in person and via webcast 8:30 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, and on specific dates through Sept. 15, 2026.
Wisconsin’s natural landscape raises legal questions about tribal jurisdiction, real estate, environmental law, and intellectual property (among others). A cabin, a shoreline, or an outdoor business can trigger overlapping rules, competing authorities, and disputes that don’t fit neatly into a single practice area.
The Great Outdoors brings those topics together in one place, illustrating how the legal frameworks governing Wisconsin’s land, water, wildlife, and recreation intersect – and where conflicts are most likely to arise.
Topics include:
how Wisconsin law defines ownership and regulation of wildlife, including the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) authority and enforcement structure;
the scope of tribal rights related to hunting, fishing, and natural resources, on and off reservation land;
legal considerations in short-term rentals and vacation properties, from agreements to regulatory oversight;
common boundary disputes and access issues involving recreational property;
riparian rights and waterfront land use regulation; and
intellectual property mishaps to avoid when advising outdoor-focused businesses.
From cabin rentals to trademark infringement, the legal terrain of Wisconsin’s outdoors is broad, interconnected, and easy to underestimate.
Endorsed by the Environmental Law and Indian Law Sections of the State Bar of Wisconsin
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Visit Wisbar’s Marketplace to see schedules, credit details, and registration options, and use this link to see what else is coming this month. Many programs offer both in-person and webcast formats, easy to fit into your busy schedule.
