Vol. 72, No. 5, May 1999
The Face of Public Interest Law
By Dianne Molvig
For some attorneys, providing legal services to unrepresented or underrepresented individuals or groups is exactly the kind of legal work they always intended to do. Jennifer Wertkin and Bob Peterson (on cover) are two of several attorneys who tell why they chose this career path, including the drawbacks and rewards.
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Forgive Us Our Loans
Public interest lawyers typically earn much less than their colleagues in other practice areas, but pay the same law school tuition. They say a loan repayment program in Wisconsin could go far in removing a major hurdle in pursuing this career.
Attracting Venture Capital for Business Start-ups
By Catherine M. Gillman & Anne E. Ross The state's new Certified Capital Companies (CAPCO) legislation taps insurance companies as a source of venture capital for investment in early-stage companies in Wisconsin. Read how you can help your business clients benefit from this new program.
Full Story Forcing Employees to Sign Noncompete Agreements
Can employers force employees to sign noncompete agreements as a condition of their employment?Yes, if Wisconsin's restrictive covenant statute properly allocates the risks associated with noncompete agreements and provides enough protection for employees.
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