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    July 16, 2025
CLE Petition 
The revised Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 31.02(5) gives lawyers the choice to receive CLE credit for as many as six hours during the two-year reporting period on topics approved for cultural competency and reduction in bias.

Ethical Dilemmas 
Ethical Dilemma: Client Consent Does Not Determine Reasonableness of Fees
Just because a client agrees to pay your fee doesn't mean it is reasonable. Lawyers are responsible for ensuring their fees comply with reasonableness requirements under Wisconsin's professional conduct rules.

WisBar Court Review 
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Legislative Holds on Rules Unconstitutional
A 4-3 Wisconsin Supreme Court majority concluded that five statutes giving the Legislature's Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules power to stop administrative rules violated bicameralism and presentment constitutional limits.

Rotunda Report 
Governor and Legislative Leaders Reach Compromise, Pass Budget
Negotiations between Gov. Evers and legislative leaders led to compromises over the final budget, which was signed into law July 3.

Business & International Law 
Trade Policy: Practical Guidance for Lawyers to Better Advise Their Clients
For Wisconsin counsel whose business clients rely on global supply chains, the ground has been shifting fast. International trade attorney Ngosong Fonkem shares practical guidance every Wisconsin lawyer needs to consider.

Court System 
Help Provide Feedback to the Wisconsin Court System: Take the 2025 Critical Issues Survey by July 31
Take 10 minutes to let the Wisconsin Supreme Court's Planning and Policy Advisory Committee know what you think about critical issues facing the court system.

Lawyer Wellbeing 
Wisconsin Lawyers Invited to Participate in National Mental Health Study
The State Bar of Wisconsin is joining a new national research effort to better understand the state of mental health and well-being in the legal profession.

Legal Research 
Research 101: Legal Writing and Trial Briefs
A well-written trial brief provides a succinct overview of a motion's merits and can summarize an entire case. Carol Hassler discusses how to find sample trial briefs and where to go to hone your persuasive writing skills.

Court Rules 
Local Court Rules Update: Douglas County Circuit Court
The following court rules have been updated recently: Douglas County.


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