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Wisconsin Lawyer
The Official Publication of the State Bar of Wisconsin
April
2011
Volume
84
Number
4
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The Act of God Defense: Does It Still Exist?
Although the Act of God defense – that a defendant is insulated from liability for personal injury or property damages caused by a natural cause – is rarely used, it may become more common in the future if predictions of catastrophic weather events caused by global warming prove true.
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Bankruptcy Basics for Attorneys
This is the second of a two-part series to familiarize nonbankruptcy lawyers with basic bankruptcy law concepts and practices. This part focuses on specific aspects of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings and provides practice hints. Part 1 appeared in the March
Wisconsin Lawyer.
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Beyond Robo-Signing: Mortgage Foreclosure Defense Basics
Recent revelations concerning unreliable mortgage-processing methods nationwide have cast a negative light on industry practices but also opened the door to new defenses for homeowners and their lawyers involved in foreclosure actions. This article is a basic key for finding potential mortgage-document mistakes and using this information to help clients keep their homes.
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Inside the Bar
More for Less
The new State Bar PINNACLETM Institutes provide focused, in-depth CLE and opportunities to network and socialize and cost less to attend than the conventions of yore.
President's Message
Funding the State's Public Defender Program
The State Bar is commissioning a study to assess budgetary, caseload, and performance indicators for Wisconsin's indigent-defense assigned-counsel program.
Ethics
Determining Responsibility of Local Counsel
Determining a lawyer's responsibilities as local counsel depends very much on how the lawyer is being compensated for service.
Marketing
7 Steps to Exceptional Client Loyalty
Loyal clients can provide lawyers with a strategic, sustainable advantage.
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