Features

- Deportation Deferred: Risks to Undocumented Youths and Employers
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival, a new immigration initiative, may provide temporary deportation relief for undocumented youths, but the application process might also increase the risk of being deported or terminated from employment.
- No Longer a ‘Back Room’ Deal: Nontraditional Settlement Agreements Revealed
- Many courts and litigation attorneys view nontraditional settlement agreements like Mary Carter and loan receipt agreements with mistrust. But such agreements, when properly structured, can promote more efficient settlement of certain lawsuits.
- Contrary to the Child’s Best Interest: Jury Trials in Children’s Court Proceedings
- Jury trials in CHIPS, JIPS, and TPR proceedings, although a statutory entitlement, do little to promote the judicial systems goal of fostering and protecting the best interests of children.

Opinions, Voices & Ideas

President's Message Another Day Kevin Klein describes what a State Bar president really does and how he does it.	Your State Bar Seizing Opportunities The Wisconsin Equal Justice Conference showed creative solutions help provide access to justice, says George Brown.
Trends Nonlawyer Ownership or Investment in Law Firms Robert Denney explores issues surrounding this trending law firm business structure.	Ethics Sharing Office Space with Other Businesses It is okay to share space, just be sure to protect client confidentiality, says Dean Dietrich.
Managing Risk Report Potential Malpractice Claims: Don’t Be Shy Don't risk a loss of insurance coverage, warns Tom Watson. Report a potential problem right away.	Technology Top 16 Security Tips for Smartphones Sharon Nelson and John Simek say it's vital that lawyers protect smartphone contents.
Final Thought Clients’ Interests Versus Nonlawyer Investors Law firms should continue to focus on clients' best interests, says Jay Rothman, not on investors' financial goals.