Vol. 73, No. 12, December 2000
by Ann M. Zimmerman
Self-represented litigants present multiple challenges and opportunities to the justice system. Chief among them is how to provide meaningful access to justice for pro se litigants in an ethical, lawful, and practical manner.
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Fighting City Hall: Municipal Immunity in Wisconsin
by Michael A. Pollack
This editorial looks at the history and current status of municipal immunity in the courts, suggests future judicial and legislative action, and shows how recent appellate court interpretations affected the 1993 cryptosporidium class action case in Milwaukee.
Using Other Acts Evidence in Sex Crime Prosecution
Recent supreme court cases held intact the "greater latitude rule" in allowing prosecutors to use other acts evidence in sex crime prosecutions. Obviously, these decisions favor the prosecution; thus, now, more than ever, defense attorneys must set their sights on the reliability of the other acts evidence.
President's Message What it means to be a professional and what it means to be a lawyer
Quality of Life Depression: State Bar president shares his personal story
Managing Risk Legal favors require care
Practice Tips Listing mandatory court forms new or revised since October
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