Dean Dietrich says if you are aware of a colleague's possible impairment that interferes with that lawyer's ability to work and serve clients, you have resulting ethical duties.

From providing tips on protecting your privacy to avoiding scams, the State Bar of Wisconsin's law office management Practice411 elist offered useful practice information in 2019. Here they are, all in one place.

Four common stressors and six ways to say not to holiday stress, from State Bar of Wisconsin WisLAP Coordinator Jason Magill, a licensed professional counselor.

Jill Kastner encourages lawyers to help fill the justice gap by donating time, skill, or money to one of Wisconsin's legal services organizations.

Dean Dietrich says Supreme Court Rules do not require lawyers to report disciplinary investigations to their employers, but fiduciary duty might.

Attorney and technology guru Jeff Krause says the "Moneyball" concept can help law firms see things differently, with data, and improve profitability.

Chad Post discusses the need for accredited attorneys to represent veterans before the Board of Veterans Appeals and explains the accreditation process. It's easy and inexpensive, too.

Roy Greenberg describes ways to make the process of switching to a new computer smoother and relatively quick while reducing downtime and the risks of losing data.

Who are Wisconsin's innovators? The "That's a Fine Idea: Legal Innovation Wisconsin" initiative spotlights these risk takers who advance the legal profession with perseverance, creative thinking, and big ideas.

No matter how lawyers refer to them – engagement agreements, fee agreements, legal services agreements, or retainer agreements – fee agreements can trip up even the most well-intentioned lawyers. Here's what you need to know to ensure your agreements don’t run afoul of Wisconsin's ethics rules.

Tom Watson says answering questions in eight practice management and job satisfaction categories will help head off problems and reduce the anxiety that comes with being a lawyer.

Lawyers clearly have a duty to supervise nonlawyer employees. Dean Dietrich says the harder question is how much supervision is required.

Allison Ritter went from being a hard worker with a drinking problem to a hard drinker with problems working. Then friends brought in WisLAP, and recovery.

The scams that target lawyers and trust fund accounts are evolving – are you prepared? Learn more about the latest in scams and gain tips to avoid being the next victim.

Ngosong Fonkem, Bethany Wilson, Kristen Hardy, and Jeff Perzan show how legal design thinking, a problem-solving methodology, can improve the range of solutions that lawyers offer their clients.

This State Bar ethics opinion discusses the conflict of interest issues that may arise during job negotiations with an opposing firm or party.

Sometimes, clients are difficult. Three young lawyers share their strategies for dealing with them.

Attracting young lawyers to smaller Wisconsin communities continues to be an uphill struggle. But some cities, such as Wausau, are ramping up the appeal.

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.

Gretchen Viney gives suggestions for taking better, more effective notes, and what methods to avoid.

Dean Dietrich advises lawyers, clients, and judges to take care in how they engage on social media platforms given the narrow lines between acceptable and unacceptable use.

One type of insurance will not cover your law firm for all occurrences. Chris Shattuck says you may need to supplement your current coverage.

Solo and small-firm lawyers, who is your go-to colleague for your most pressing questions? Nominate a solo or small-firm lawyer for the 2019 John Lederer Service Award. Nominations are due Aug. 19.

Tom Watson says technology and practice management systems can help you avoid administrative errors – if you know how to use them.

Paula Davis-Laack provides tips for surviving in an unpleasant environment and promoting civility.