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Even as Federal Trade Commission enforcement cools down, price discrimination litigation remains hot. Laura Brenner and Sadie Hobbs discuss the Robinson-Patman Act, the key federal price discrimination law.

Judge Griesbach has spent decades serving Wisconsin on both the state and federal bench. Shannon Green reports as Judge Griesbach reflects on a long career defined by thoughtful service and deep respect for the judicial role.

Dan Gartzke says in family law as in other practice areas, it is always possible to present our clients' best arguments in court, with civility as a guidepost in all facets of legal representation.

With multiple layers of insurance frequently operating in the background, a proper evaluation requires identifying which insurers paid for the incident, what right each payor claims, and who has priority when settlement funds finally come in. Consider all the issues before the money moves.

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals is taking longer to decide cases than it did at the turn of the century. Lawyers, judges, and justice system participants will continue to debate the potential reasons; in the meantime, the author offers tips for speeding a case's journey to the goal of a decision by the court of appeals.

The rules may be familiar. But new technology, evolving case law, and familiar doctrines in unfamiliar settings are creating fresh challenges for Wisconsin business litigators.

As we grow in mastery over our craft, trial lawyers can yet stray from the ideal, letting bad habits creep into our practice. Whether trying a case to a jury or the bench, there are lessons to be learned or relearned in how we present our cases.

Who can bring suit in Wisconsin courts? The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decisions on standing reveal a doctrine in fluctuation, particularly in administrative review cases. The decisional stress points of standing law are crucial for civil attorneys to consider when selecting plaintiffs and deciding whether and how to raise standing as an issue.

Shannon Green profiles Thadd J. Llaurado, the 2024 Robert L. Habush Trial Lawyer of the Year.