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Wisconsin Lawyer
The Official Publication of the State Bar of Wisconsin
May
2011
Volume
84
Number
5
Features
Shifting Gears: Retire Your Way
If you're thinking about retirement, you probably have a lot of questions: When should I retire? How do I retire? Do I retire altogether or just cut back my practice? What's next? Here, a few lawyers' stories may help you choose a good route as you ponder shifting gears.
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ID Theft: Think It Can’t Happen in a Law Firm?
Think again. Here is a look at law firms and their unique obligations to keep client information confidential in a world in which ID theft is committed on both the high end and the low end of the technology spectrum, and by random strangers and trusted employees – even in law firms.
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Limited Duty to Independent Contractors' Employees
Employers that hire independent contractors generally are not liable for injuries to the contractor's employees, unless the injury was caused by the hiring party's affirmative act of negligence or occurred while the employee was engaged in an extrahazardous activity.
Tatera v. FMC Corp.
makes clear that plaintiffs face high barriers to satisfying either of these prerequisites to recovery.
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Opinions, Voices & Ideas
Inside the Bar
A Rose by Any Other Name
State Bar "Annual Meeting" replaces the "Annual Convention," but retains familiar social events and adds more focused CLE.
President's Message
Funding District Attorney Offices
Proposed funding to retain ADAs is a step in the right direction, but more is needed.
Ethics
Rules for Marketing with Social Media
Follow the professional conduct rules applicable to Yellow Pages advertising when using social media to solicit clients.
Managing Risk
10 Ways to Avoid Spending Your Deductible
Manage your everyday risk-management strategies to avoid spending your legal-malpractice insurance deductible.
Practice Tips
Electronically Stored Information: Know When to Hold It and When to Hit Delete
Learn how use a document-retention policy and a litigation-hold procedure to prevent discovery battles.
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Book Reviews
Court of Appeals Digest
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Lawyer Discipline
In the News
Notice of Bylaw Amendment
Private Reprimand Summaries
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