Features

What's Hot, What's Not: National and Global Practice Trends 2013

This report on what's going on in the legal profession looks at national and global market forces that affect the legal services market. The author predicts the total legal market will grow but will become even more segmented, with some less-innovative firms falling by the wayside.

What's Hot, What's Not: Wisconsin Practice Trends 2013

Borrowing a page from Robert Denney's national and global look at trends in the legal profession, Wisconsin and regional attorneys and practice management experts weigh in on practice and marketing trends in the Dairy State.

Wisconsin's Wetland Reform Act

Recent changes to Wisconsin law, effective on July 1, 2012, streamline the process of coordinating land development with protection of wetlands.

Web Extras

Windows 8: A New (and Improved?) Operating System

In this video, Nerino Petro Jr. demonstrates the features of the Windows 8 operating system.

The Newest Big Issue: Non-Lawyer Ownership or Investment in Firms

See Bob Denney's article for background and a discussion of the pros and cons of this issue.

Opinions, Voices & Ideas

Editor's Note
Making a Great Magazine Even Better
Introducing a redesigned Wisconsin Lawyer with new content and lots of opportunities for your involvement.

President's Message
All for You!
Who do you look to as a Bar leader?

Your State Bar
Double Relaunch
The redesigned, rebuilt, and relaunched WisBar website and Wisconsin Lawyer magazine provide you better access to State Bar knowledge and information.

101
How to Become Eligible for GAL Appointments
Serving as a court-appointed GAL is one way for new lawyers to gain paid legal experience, says Gretchen Viney.

10 Questions
Bouncing Back
Paula Davis-Laack knows a thing or two about burnout.

Technology
Windows 8: A New (and Improved?) Operating System
Nerino Petro Jr. looks at Microsoft’s new operating system for all devices.

Ethics
Swim at Your Own Risk: Are Email Disclaimers Valid?
Dean Dietrich advises using email disclaimers only on important communications.

Final Thought
The Mistake of Working for Free: Resistance is Not Feudal
I need to be the one deciding when I give away my services, not the client, says Kevin Palmersheim.