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Marcia Vandercook and Jean Bousquet say the new format for orders and other documents filed with the circuit court that require a judge's or other court official's signature lessens confusion for filers and introduces uniformity for courts.

Dean Dietrich says lawyers need not disclose a medical condition to clients unless it affects their ability to provide legal services and representation.

Kristen Hardy says there are only a handful of acceptable excuses for failing to respond, in some way, to an email or text message.

With all the changes in the past few years in limited-scope representation, lawyers who provide ghostwriting in limited-scope representation need to be aware of changes affecting their responsibilities under the rules of professional conduct.

Yes, says Dean Dietrich. Taking an existing client's deposition for another client's matter should be conducted by the lawyer with great caution, if at all.

In addition to preserving physical messages and notes, Christopher Shattuck says lawyers should consider storing the metadata contained in electronic documents.

Megan Heneke says lawyers from the millennial generation are less "different" than their older colleagues might think, but the changes they do bring to the profession are positive.

Cynthia Herber believes one of the best ways to be a better lawyer is to step into your clients' shoes and view the world through their eyes.

Aviva Kaiser and Christopher Shattuck say data available on Facebook and Google make clear that lawyers must take great care to safeguard client information.

Tom Watson explains tail coverage is an endorsement on the policy already in place. He covers this and other basics of malpractice insurance.

Looking to improve efficiency, maximize time, increase profits, deliver consistent results, spend more time with family? Wausau attorney Sarah Ruffi explains how systems and processes can help lawyers do all of these things.

State Bar Practice Management Advisor Christopher Shattuck shares insights from the annual ABA Techshow, with helpful tips on technology that can help determine whether your email address has been compromised and methods to improve the efficiency and security of your practice.

The evolving law-practice arena requires new abilities of lawyers who hope to successfully lead their firms or businesses. Paula Davis-Laack presents six of them.

In this fourth annual "Wisconsin Law Blogs" article, we list active Wisconsin law blogs amd talk to Kevin O'Keefe, the Wisconsin native and CEO of LexBlog, a blogging platform for lawyers.

Developing a written succession plan is a crucial aspect of the business and ethics of operating a law practice. Use the State Bar's voluntary succession planning registry to ensure clients' matters will not be neglected – and your next of kin will not be burdened – if you die or become incapacitated while practicing.

Are you positioned to turn pressures on the legal profession into opportunities for growth? Learn which practice areas are trending hot, hotter, and red hot, and which are cooling down on the national and global fronts.

How are Wisconsin law firms faring? Here’s a look at some of the key findings in the State Bar’s 2017 Economics of Practice Survey with insight from lawyers and law firm consultants.

Lawyers can link to businesses on their websites but, Dean Dietrich says, to protect lawyer-client relationships, make clear who owns those businesses.

Never mind credit cards – cyber criminals are targeting your client and other information for ransomware. What steps should you take to avoid becoming a victim of a cyber attack?

In this season of giving, it doesn't take much to become a victim of a charity scam. How do you protect yourselves, your families – and your clients? These resources are a great place to start.

Paula Davis-Laack explains how "design thinking" can help you get unstuck and problem solve challenges.

Before the new year, Daniel Decker suggests you check in with current and past clients, and commit to regularly posting blogs and e-newsletters.

Who are Wisconsin's innovators? Meet these movers and shakers – and learn what drove them to put new ideas to work to solve problems and improve service to their clients and communities.