News & Pubs Archive

A recent legal industry trends report found that new matter creation dropped by nearly 40 percent in April as individuals and business defer legal matters. But those matters aren't going away, and lawyers must find innovative ways to serve clients.

Confused about the myriad of regulations and best practices guiding return-to-work policies? You're not alone. Learn about the guidelines and standards employers should follow to create a safe working environment for employees returning to work sites.

COVID-19 is not going away just because people are coming back to work, says Lori Dorn, director of administration for Stafford Rosenbaum LLP. She shares tips for law firms and other employers to consider when reopening.

Lawyers who accept credit card payments into their operating accounts are not directly prohibited by the disciplinary rules from holding a client responsible for those costs.

A selection of recent Wisconsin case verdicts are shared below.

The State Bar asked the court to authorize the temporary waiver of SCR 10.07 (meetings of the association) and sections of State Bar Bylaws Article III relating to the annual meeting of the members, meetings associated with the annual meeting, and in-person requirements for regular meetings of the Board of Governors.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Patience Roggensack announced that the Wisconsin Courts COVID-19 Task Force has issued its final report, including a framework to guide counties and circuit courts as they work together to reopen facilities, return to in-person proceedings, and begin to normalize operations.

Gregory Grau, retired Marathon County Circuit Court judge, is the 2020 recipient of the State Bar of Wisconsin's Lifetime Jurist Award.

Who is embracing current challenges, looking for opportunities to do it better? Tell us about the people and ideas that are changing Wisconsin's legal landscape.

The Chief Judges' Subcommittee on Judicial Education filed a rule petition asking the court to amend several rules pertaining to continuing education for the Wisconsin judiciary and circuit court commissioners.

Effective July 1, 2020, attorneys may draft or assist in drafting a pleading, motion, or document filed by an otherwise self-represented litigant without signing it. The document must only note that it was "prepared with the assistance of a lawyer."

Workers facing loss of health care coverage due to a change in employment status now have more time and more options to continue or seek new coverage. A new rule extending timeframes for making special enrollment elections went into effect on May 4, 2020.

A selection of recent Wisconsin case verdicts are shared below.

Using a drone can land your client in legal trouble. Law librarian Carol Schmitt lists the resources to help you research the issues and current status of drone laws in Wisconsin and the U.S.

The well-being of lawyers continues to be of concern to the legal profession. Lindsey Draper, a current member of the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being, discusses resources for attorneys.

For Theresa Elliott and the Professional Development team, the new world of social distancing has changed forever how the State Bar delivers information – and how Wisconsin lawyers are adapting to remote learning.

A public hearing will be held before Referee John Nicholas Schweitzer on the petition of Daniel Parks, Fond du Lac, to reinstate his Wisconsin law license.

Simple things, such as practicing gratitude and understanding your thought processes, can provide mental health benefits during stressful times.

This year, in response to COVID-19, members struggling to pay their annual court assessments and membership dues by July 1 may choose to pay in four installments.