Even with a recent U.S. Supreme Court victory, Epic Systems Corporation could still be paying hefty damages for misclassifying employees as exempt from overtime – and Epic is not alone. Jennifer Mirus and Brian Goodman discuss properly classifying employees as exempt from overtime in the context of recent rulings.

Legislative amendments to "ghostwriting" rules created a problem for attorneys assisting pro se litigants. Assembly Bill 705 would make it worse.

A circuit court relied on inaccurate information when sentencing a criminal defendant to a 13-year prison term for armed robbery and reckless endangerment, but the error was harmless, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled.

A state appeals court has ruled that the man who escorted a drunk patron to the exit doors of a bar has immunity from the negligence lawsuit that followed when the patron fell down some stairs and suffered injuries to his head.

Amidst the Art Museum, the Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall in Philadelphia is a museum dedicated to medical oddities. Not for the squeamish, the Mütter Museum is your chance to see a little bit of Chief Justice John Marshall, who lived 1755-1835. Emily Kelchen talks about her experience as a legal tourist in the City of Brotherly Love.

The U.S. Supreme Court may soon make a determination on whether sexual-orientation and gender-identity discrimination is a discrimination based on sex. Erin Strohbehn and Max T. Stephenson discuss the cases before the Court that address protections in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

A new federal law effective Feb. 19, 2020, is designed to simplify bankruptcy reorganizations for small businesses by reducing procedural and cost burdens.

Get to know Michael P. May and Cheryl Furstace Daniels as they discuss changes affecting the profession and opportunities for the State Bar and its members.

The gig economy and the different kinds of employment that people are seeking out today is leading to a lot of questions about whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor, says Madison attorney Caitlin Madden.

High School Mock Trial is one of the Wisconsin Law Foundation's signature programs, teaching teenagers about the law and our system of justice. Volunteer attorney judges are needed for regional and semi-regional competitions in February and March – sign up today.

Is the duty owed to former clients in connection with information disclosed to third parties? What actually constitutes "generally known" information about former clients?

A selection of recent Wisconsin case verdicts are shared below.

On March 13, 2019, the Office of Lawyer Regulation Procedure Review Committee petitioned the court to amend certain SCRs in chapters 21 and 22 to streamline the disciplinary process, including eliminating District Committees, allowing the OLR to reach an earlier resolution of grievances in appropriate circumstances, and to promote cooperation between the OLR and attorneys.

On March 13, 2019, the Office of Lawyer Regulation Procedure Review Committee petitioned the court to create a new rule to provide a mechanism for enforcing disciplinary orders.

On March 13, 2019, the Office of Lawyer Regulation Procedure Review Committee petitioned the court to amend rules to permit the court to order permanent revocation of an attorney's law license.

On March 13, 2019, the Office of Lawyer Regulation Procedure Review Committee and the Charging Process Subcommittee petitioned the court to modify rules to improve communications between the OLR and grievants, streamline the procedures applicable to consent reprimands, and to alleged breaches of a diversion agreement.

On March 13, 2019, the Office of Lawyer Regulation Procedure Review Committee petitioned the court to modify its ethics rules, specifically SCR 20:1.8(h)(3) and SCR 20:8.3 and related comments, to encourage greater reporting of professional misconduct by lawyers.

Attorneys seeking to use the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program must comply with certain requirements to have their student loans forgiven. In this Tip of the Month, Amanda Rabe discusses qualifying payments.

Three cases currently before the U.S. Supreme Court address whether the federal government is required to pay health insurers money under the risk corridors statute. Richelle Ladwig reviews the cases and its implications. “At stake is whether the government can be a trusted business partner for private entities,” she writes.

What qualities you would like to see in the next dean of the University of Wisconsin Law School?