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Wisconsin Lawyer
The Official Publication of the State Bar of Wisconsin
October
2014
Volume
87
Number
9
Features
The Road to Rural Practice
Several attorneys who practice in rural areas throughout Wisconsin – from Rice Lake to Marquette, Mich. – explain how they came to practice where they do, what they like about rural practice, and what challenges they face.
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Decoding the Maze: Wisconsin’s Campaign Finance Laws
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently urged state lawmakers to update the statutes, calling Wisconsin campaign finance laws “labyrinthian and difficult to decipher.” Such a task may be easier said than done, however.
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Super Commuting: Beware Double Taxation of Income
Many Americans live in one state and work in a distant one. Current tax rules do not deal well with this circumstance and so these “super commuters” may face double taxation of their income, both by their state of residence and the state in which the income is earned.
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Opinions, Voices & Ideas
President's Message
Lend a Hand to Struggling Lawyers
Bob Gagan urges a call to WisLAP if you know someone who is struggling due to stresses of practicing law or substance abuse.
Your State Bar
Rural Practice: A Matter of Perspective
While parts of rural Wisconsin might lack big-city amenities, George Brown says there’s no shortage of opportunities for lawyers wanting to make a mark professionally.
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E-filing in Four Easy Steps
Circuit court e-filing provides an easy and efficient way to conduct business with the courts. Jean Bousquet and Marcia Vandercook explain how to do it.
Solutions
Mandatory E-filing May Be Coming Soon to the Courts Near You
Jean Bousquet and Marcia Vandercook explain the proposal to require electronic filing in Wisconsin’s circuit courts.
Ethics
Communication Obligations Remain When a Lawyer Leaves a Firm
Dean Dietrich says a law firm’s relationship with its clients includes the responsibility to look at email messages sent to lawyers who have left the firm.
Managing Risk
Engagement Letters: Protection Numero Uno
Tom Watson says one good way to reduce the risk of malpractice claims is to use comprehensive engagement letters or fee agreements.
Final Thought
Parenthood and Law Practice Have a Lot in Common
Working in a law firm helped prepare Deanne Koll for life as the mother of twins, and lessons learned as a parent are relevant to her law practice.
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