News & Pubs Archive

Grant Birtch and Kathleen Brost, candidates for State Bar of Wisconsin president-elect post, have a lot in common. Both work in Neenah. Both graduated from U.W. Law School in the 1990s. And both have a lot of solo and/or small-firm experience.

Lawyers wanting to keep up with client expectations should improve their processes and systems. How to get started.

Meet Devin Martin, the State Bar's new grassroots outreach coordinator who is already hard at work to advocate for criminal justice reform and other issues involving the legal community.

Attend insightful CLE, network with your colleagues, and learn how to better your practice at the State Bar of Wisconsin 2019 Annual Meeting & Conference this June in Green Bay.

Whether you're serving as a guardian ad litem for a child, an elderly person, or an individual with a mental disability, stay up to date on the law and best practices with The Guardian Ad Litem Handbook from State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE, now available in a revised edition.

A selection of recent Wisconsin case verdicts are shared below.

When correcting a court's mistake may be damaging to my client, do I have an obligation to provide the correct information?

Besides highlighting substantive and procedural changes in the law, publications like Wisconsin Lawyer and InsideTrack provide a voice to members on issues of the day. Here is some of the top content in 2018.

Autonomous vehicles could be transformative in meeting the mobility needs of the elderly and individuals with disabilities. But the reality is still a future away.

For many lawyers, the holidays can add a layer of stress as the year winds down. Here's a little secret from attorney Mark Metzger: meditation can make a world of difference.

Do you know someone deserving of recognition for their diversity and inclusion efforts? Nominate them for the inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Award. The State Bar of Wisconsin is also seeking nominations for jurist, legal worker, and other awards – deadlines are approaching soon.

The ABA TECHSHOW Conference and EXPO is where lawyers, legal professionals, and technology all come together. For three days, attendees learn about the most useful and practical technologies available – get ahead of the game with discounted passes to this Chicago event.

No matter the area of practice, lawyers should be aware of the legal issues relevant to individuals whose families do not conform precisely to the structures for which many statutes and judicial decisions have been tailored. A vital guide is Advising the Evolving Family, recently released from State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE®.

A selection of recent Wisconsin case verdicts are shared below.

Can a statute be used to impose discipline on a lawyer? Several examples of lawyer discipline are a reminder that Wisconsin lawyers must be aware of standards of conduct set forth in the statutes, in addition to those set by the Rules of Professional Conduct.

As the legal profession continues its move to the cloud, law practice management software simplifies and streamlines office processes. Learn how to choose the right software for your practice.

The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin petitioned the court to amend SCR 10.03(4) to exempt from the requirements of the pro hac vice admission rule those counsel who appear in matters involving the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. 1911, codified in Wisconsin as the Wisconsin Indian Child Welfare Act.

For the third term in a row, the Wisconsin Supreme Court could hear a case to determine whether Wisconsin's implied consent law allows police to direct blood draws on unconscious drivers suspected of impaired driving.

If you advise stakeholders in the health care arena, administrative advocacy should be in your toolkit to ensure the client's voice is heard, says attorney David Cade, CEO of the American Health Lawyers Association.

Cyber insurance is one more way to protect law firms from data breaches, says Tom Widman, president and CEO of Identity Fraud, Inc., based in San Francisco.