As we grow in mastery over our craft, trial lawyers can yet stray from the ideal, letting bad habits creep into our practice. Whether trying a case to a jury or the bench, there are lessons to be learned or relearned in how we present our cases.

The rules may be familiar. But new technology, evolving case law, and familiar doctrines in unfamiliar settings are creating fresh challenges for Wisconsin business litigators.

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals is taking longer to decide cases than it did at the turn of the century. Lawyers, judges, and justice system participants will continue to debate the potential reasons; in the meantime, the author offers tips for speeding a case's journey to the goal of a decision by the court of appeals.

With multiple layers of insurance frequently operating in the background, a proper evaluation requires identifying which insurers paid for the incident, what right each payor claims, and who has priority when settlement funds finally come in. Consider all the issues before the money moves.