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Wisconsin Lawyer
The Official Publication of the State Bar of Wisconsin
January
2021
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94
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Jan 11, 2021
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New Minor Guardianship Law: Changing Children's Lives
Many children are raised by someone other than a parent either temporarily or permanently. A new law clarifies and improves the minor-guardianship process.
A Litigation's Reprise: Strategies for Requesting Attorney Fees
Attorney fee requests might seem to rest solely on each case's facts, but some unsettled legal considerations remain. Learn both the basics and possibilities for creative arguments here.
The [Cite] Goes On: Citations to Pop Music in Wisconsin Case Law
One way for jurist to strike a chord with readers is to refer to resources that are familiar to the public, not only to legal professionals. Here are examples of citations to popular music in Wisconsin state and federal opinions.
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President's Message
Another COVID Lesson Learned: Disasters Do Happen
Kathy Brost reports that in 2019 her company tested its readiness for an unlikely pandemic. Little did they know. And that's the value of planning.
Your State Bar
Now the Real Work Begins
Now that you've voted, you can turn your attention elsewhere. Right? Larry Martin says, "Not so fast."
Ethics
Email: No Personal Attacks
Dean Dietrich cautions that using email to attack others reflects poorly on you and the legal profession.
As I See It
Judges & Excessive Force: Holding Law Enforcement Personnel Accountable
John Kucinski asks, "Where does responsibility to address the problem of excessive use of force by law enforcement lie?"
Technology
Pick Your Winner: 2021 Smartphone Lineup
In the market for a new smartphone? James Pearson provides a handy comparison chart of the latest available smartphones to help with your purchase decision.
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COVID-19 and Employment-related Claims
A recent survey shows nearly one-third of employees would sue their employer if they contracted COVID-19 at work as a result of a coworker being sick. Erica Reib looks at COVID-related employment claims to date.
Final Thought
If You Are Unhappy …
A colleague cannot recall another time in recent history when so many negative forces were working against us. And yet, our friend has reasons to hope.
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