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.
The finalized biennial state budget includes an increase in the hourly rate paid to private bar attorneys taking public defender cases and pay increases for state prosecutors and public defenders. Learn more about the state budget bill and other legislation.
Attracting young lawyers to smaller Wisconsin communities continues to be an uphill struggle. But some cities, such as Wausau, are ramping up the appeal.
Attending a conference is about more than simply getting CLE credits. It's about building and strengthening your connections – creating a team of fellow practitioners you can turn to when the need arises. Timothy Cody shares how expanding your network expands your business opportunities.
Milwaukee attorney Jim Baxter was well known for his compassion and dedication to helping struggling lawyers. He was recently honored for more than 30 years of work as a volunteer with the State Bar of Wisconsin Lawyers Assistance Program.
If you use Wisconsin's transfer by affidavit procedure, you can now find an updated transfer by affidavit form and more on the State Bar of Wisconsin website, thanks to the State Bar's Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section.
A selection of recent Wisconsin case verdicts.
File cleanup: What do you need to know in storing and destroying old files from closed client cases? How long do you have to wait before destroying closed client files? And do you need permission of the former client before destroying them?
The Board of Bar Examiners (BBE) proposes two changes to its appendices. The first involves amending BA 6.02, which identifies those matters into which the BBE may further inquire before deciding whether an applicant to the bar possesses the necessary character and fitness to practice law. The second involves changes to CLE 3.015 regarding requirements to reactivate licensure to active status.
The new Marketplace – launched Aug. 20 – now has an easier, more intuitive shopping experience, similar to what you’ll find on other e-commerce sites.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued 54 authored decisions in the 2018-19 term. This article provides statistics and analysis, as well as insights from civil and criminal lawyers, with the holdings and votes in all 54 decisions.
A U.S. Supreme Court decision overrules a 1985 decision that required takings claimants against state and local governments to seek redress in state courts.
Join us in congratulating the attorneys and staff of Stafford Rosenbaum, recipient of this year's Champions of Diversity Award, for 20 years of participation in the State Bar of Wisconsin Diversity Clerkship Program. Their commitment boosted 20 legal careers.
Interested in gaining more tools and skills to help you succeed, and a network of colleagues to support you? The G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy helps you do just that, according to its graduates. Apply for the 2019-20 Leadership Academy by Sept. 30.
Congratulations to the 370 lawyers who are recognized as part of the Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society, which honors lawyers who provide pro bono legal services in excess of 50 hours annually.
Learn tips and tricks to enhance your solo or small-firm practice at the 2019 Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference, Oct. 24-26 in Wisconsin Dells.
For all judges on the bench and attorneys appearing in Wisconsin's circuit courts, the five judicial benchbook volumes, updated annually from State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE®, are the guides that help you navigate cases in state courts.
Attorneys across the country have the opportunity to contribute to the National Conference of Bar Examiners study on what should be tested in the bar exam. The survey is available through the end of September.
Researching archived legal information can provide useful insight into discovering what the law was at a set point in time. Law librarian Carol Hassler gives tips and links for finding archived legal material for your research needs.
The OLR Procedure Review Committee and Reinstatement Subcommittee petitioned the court to modify supreme court rules pertaining to reinstatement after an attorney’s law license has been suspended or revoked.