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A statue of the Hon. Vel Phillips, one of Wisconsin’s most prominent and influential attorneys over the last 100 years, could be placed on the state Capitol grounds later this year, should the State Capitol and Executive Residence Board approve a proposal.

With the April 2018 revision of the termination of parental rights (TPR) ground for continuing need of protection or services, it is still unclear in certain cases which version of the law is applicable to certain cases. Jenni Spies Kara discusses the issue, to be heard by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in February 2021.

With majorities in both chambers, Republicans will have control over the legislative agenda, but a shaky relationship between the GOP and the Evers administration will likely temper any expectations of major policy victories.

With COVID-19 vaccinations now available, employers may want to implement a mandatory vaccine policy within their organization. Janelle Schlosser reviews the risks for employers related to mandatory vaccine policies in the workplace.

With the promise of the mass distribution of effective vaccines on the horizon, we hope that jury trials – many canceled due to the pandemic – can be resumed in 2021. In anticipation (and optimism) that we are finally turning the corner on COVID-19, Edward Robinson discusses Wisconsin’s five-sixths rule requirement in civil jury cases.

The idea of adapting your legal practice to a virtual format is not a novel idea – and under COVID-19, is now a reality for many of us in the legal profession. But should it be a permanent move, post pandemic? Stephen Hegedus discusses the pros and cons of virtual and traditional offices.

Many children are raised by someone other than a parent either temporarily or permanently. A new law clarifies and improves the minor-guardianship process.

Attorney fee requests might seem to rest solely on each case's facts, but some unsettled legal considerations remain. Learn both the basics and possibilities for creative arguments here.

One way for jurist to strike a chord with readers is to refer to resources that are familiar to the public, not only to legal professionals. Here are examples of citations to popular music in Wisconsin state and federal opinions.

Kathy Brost reports that in 2019 her company tested its readiness for an unlikely pandemic. Little did they know. And that's the value of planning.

Now that you've voted, you can turn your attention elsewhere. Right? Larry Martin says, "Not so fast."

Dean Dietrich cautions that using email to attack others reflects poorly on you and the legal profession.

John Kucinski asks, "Where does responsibility to address the problem of excessive use of force by law enforcement lie?"

In the market for a new smartphone? James Pearson provides a handy comparison chart of the latest available smartphones to help with your purchase decision.

A recent survey shows nearly one-third of employees would sue their employer if they contracted COVID-19 at work as a result of a coworker being sick. Erica Reib looks at COVID-related employment claims to date.

A colleague cannot recall another time in recent history when so many negative forces were working against us. And yet, our friend has reasons to hope.

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In this column, Prof. Daniel Blinka and Prof. Thomas Hammer summarize all decisions of the Wisconsin Supreme Court (except those involving lawyer or judicial discipline).