This article highlights 10 significant Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions from the 2018-19 term, during which the court issued 56 substantive decisions covering a wide range of subjects.
This article looks at eight significant Wisconsin federal court decisions from 2019 interpreting Wisconsin law on a variety of subjects, including tort, health care, employment law, and more.
Lawyers generally should consider including certain specific topics in the agreements they use when establishing attorney-client relationships. Here are the most significant provisions, along with sample language.
Jill Kastner encourages lawyers to help fill the justice gap by donating time, skill, or money to one of Wisconsin's legal services organizations.
Larry Martin says contributions of time, talent, or money to the State Bar's Mock Trial Program can help Wisconsin teenagers become tomorrow's leaders.
Danny Garcia is an "influencer," able to have a positive impact on issues he's passionate about. Read why he was recently recognized as one of the 34 most powerful Latinos in Wisconsin for 2019.
Chris Shattuck provides gift ideas that can make life easier, better, or tastier for the recipient – or you.
This new form, with mandatory use starting Jan. 1, 2020, more closely tracks the flow of buying and selling a residence. Debbi Conrad summarizes the most significant changes.
Tom Watson lists the top things you can do in your everyday practice to help minimize the risk of a malpractice claim.
Deanne Koll says there's no wrong answer to the question of which of your life's roles you primarily identify with, as long as the response feels right for you.
Dean Dietrich says Supreme Court Rules do not require lawyers to report disciplinary investigations to their employers, but fiduciary duty might.
Karen McKenzie thinks diversity should be approached as a mindset through which one can appreciate the socioeconomic, cultural, and physical barriers that other attorneys have overcome.
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In this column, Profs. Daniel D. Blinka and Thomas J. Hammer summarize select published opinions of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Full-text decisions are linked below.
The Office of Lawyer Regulation, an agency of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, provides these summaries for educational purposes.
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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.