Young lawyers are the change agents that will help instill the public's confidence in the legal system, help drive innovative solutions for access to justice, and advocate on important issues that impact the legal profession as a whole.

Health care entities have faced uncertainty when conforming physician compensation arrangements to federal requirements involving fair market value, commercial reasonableness, and potential tie-ins to physician referrals. Madeline Schmid and David Edquist review new rules proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that offer clarity, and relief, on these issues.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that all circuit courts have original adult-court jurisdiction, regardless of county, once a juvenile is waived into adult court, a clarification of the so-called “once waived, always waived rule.”

Commentary from the Wisconsin Supreme Court in a recent case brings attention to pleading standards in Wisconsin. Sarah Zylstra discusses the recent comments that were issued in a per curiam decision in Cattau v. National Insurance Services of Wisconsin, Inc. “The comments indicate that a plaintiff must plead facts that satisfy each element of a cause of action in order to survive a motion to dismiss,” she writes.

During an outbreak of a contagious disease such as measles, public health officials primarily can respond in two ways: with vaccination and treatment and with isolation or quarantine. Individuals' constitutional rights may not be top of mind. Here is how courts may analyze the public health mechanisms available to Wisconsin officials.

Wisconsin's law enforcement and justice systems have struggled to establish parameters for warrantless blood draws that promote effectiveness, consider limited resources, and protect individuals' constitutional rights. Read the status of warrantless blood draws after recent supreme court opinions.

Workers' classification as employees or independent contractors affects how they are taxed and the rights they have under federal and state law. Classification and joint employment have evolved as the gig economy has expanded. But, determining who is an "employee" or an "employer" often is hard.

If you are feeling depressed or overwhelmed, Jill Kastner says don't let pride or fear keep you from seeking treatment.

Larry Martin reflects on another successful year and is thankful for the opportunity to serve this profession.

Chad Post discusses the need for accredited attorneys to represent veterans before the Board of Veterans Appeals and explains the accreditation process. It's easy and inexpensive, too.

Dean Dietrich says information provided by and given to callers to WisLAP is confidential. Don't let privacy concerns interfere with seeking help.

Larry Bodine offers six proven best practices of blogging to get new business.

Roy Greenberg describes ways to make the process of switching to a new computer smoother and relatively quick while reducing downtime and the risks of losing data.

Paula Davis-Laack discusses five skills lawyers need for a new way of leading focused on how firms are governed, innovation, economics, service delivery, legal operations, and people management.

Powerlifting has made Catarina Colόn a more effective advocate and helped her find her voice as a woman of color. Physical activities can help lawyers find previously unknown skills, she says.

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