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Wisconsin Lawyer
The Official Publication of the State Bar of Wisconsin
October
2015
Volume
88
Number
9
Features
Foreclosures in Limbo: Zombie Properties
Real-life vacant houses don’t shelter ghosts or poltergeists, but the problems they cause can be as daunting to vanquish as any fictional apparition. A recent supreme court case illuminates the effect of zombie properties on homeowners, lenders, and surrounding communities. Although the decision offers some resolutions, many questions remain.
By Justin M. Mertz, Benjamin Patrick Payne & Kail J. Decker
Managing the Threat of Whistleblower Claims
Laws protecting and rewarding employees or other individuals who report companies’ internal problems present risks of legal, financial, and business reputational costs and damage too large for all entities, even the smallest, to ignore. This article offers suggestions for managing risk based on the hard lessons learned by companies exposed to enforcement action.
By Patrick S. Coffey
Changes on the Horizon: Sales and Use Tax in the E-Commerce Era
The Internet marketplaces has changed the retail landscape, and many believe the time has come to update the sales tax treatment of e-commerce transactions crossing state lines. This article presents an overview of sales and use taxation, the current tax treatment of e-commerce transactions across state lines, and potential legislation and judicial action related to e-commerce retailers.
By Andrew Pascaly
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Build Trial Experience Through Mentoring
Fewer cases are going to trial and that means young lawyers are no longer getting the experience they need for future litigation. Young lawyers should proactively seek mentoring opportunities and do some self-learning to help build that experience, says Jesse Blocher.
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Preparing for First Trial: Know Your Evidence to Overcome Nerves
A lawyer's first trial can be a nerve-racking experience. Once you get the opportunity to represent a client at trial, what should you do to prepare? Start with finding a good mentor who does trial work, then really get to know your evidence, says Andrew Wier.
Opinions, Voices & Ideas
President's Message
Atticus Abides
Despite controversy about
Go Set a Watchman
, Ralph Cagle says
To Kill a Mockingbird
still inspires readers to service.
Your State Bar
Different, But the Same
George Brown relays advice on closing the law profession’s gender gap from countries around the globe.
101
Earn Your Stripes, Part 2: How to Get Through a Civil Trial
Michael J. Cerjak, Jesse B. Blocher, and Andrew S. Wier say new litigators need to plan ahead, figure out what’s important, make your points, and be efficient. Here’s how.
Ethics
Lawyers Don’t Owe Confidentiality to Scammers
Scammers are not legitimate potential clients, says Dean Dietrich. You don’t owe them confidentiality. Instead, consider reporting scams to the police.
On Balance
Sleep Your Way to Success
Want to feel better and be more productive? Paul Davis-Laack urges dropping the “busyness” and getting more zzzzs instead.
Solutions
So sorry! Mea culpa! Apologizing as Part of a Litigation Strategy
A sincere "I'm sorry" can't undo an error, but Alan Tuerkheimer says it can keep an honest mistake from becoming a lawsuit.
Managing Risk
Test Your Notary Public I.Q.
Tom Watson asks, can you pass this quiz on the duties of Wisconsin notary publics?
Final Thought
Don’t Shoot the Messenger
Diane Diel urges lawyers to hear the message and start leading client-centered professional and practice changes.
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