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Wisconsin Lawyer
The Official Publication of the State Bar of Wisconsin
September
2016
Volume
89
Number
8
Features
Up, Up and Away: Rising Legal Regulation of Drone Operation
As privately operated drones are increasingly hovering over our country’s cities and farms, governments are responding by passing laws to regulate their operation in the interests of public safety and privacy. This article addresses the patchwork of laws that have arisen at various levels to govern the private use of drones.
By Kevin David Trost
More to Come: Dementia and Estate Litigation
Often, old age is accompanied by declines in cognition that can negatively affect an older person’s ability to engage in estate planning. But even when they don’t, beneficiaries might use a testator’s age and normal age-related behavior as reasons to challenge a will or other testamentary document. The growing number of older people with cognitive challenges will bring with it an increase in estate litigation.
By Randall L. Nash
Old Becomes New: Paperless Real Estate Conveyances Return
Ensure the validity of real estate conveyances when you and clients electronically dot your i’s and cross your t’s. This article highlights major sources of law concerning e-transactions, Wisconsin Realtors Association forms, and federal laws. It also identifies inconsistencies and potential hazards that could cause a transaction to be found invalid.
By Michael W. Tobin
Opinions, Voices & Ideas
President's Message
We’ve Got the ‘Secret Sauce’
Fran Deisinger says members active in the State Bar are the “secret sauce” that fuels all the organization’s moving parts.
Your State Bar
Formula, Diapers, Pack ‘N Play
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… and a Divorce
A law office in a Wal-Mart sounds like a sensible client-focused business practice, says George Brown.
10 Questions
Barry Alvarez: Drawing Parallels with a Badger Legend
State Bar of Wisconsin legal writer Joe Forward draws parallels between football and the legal profession with U.W. Athletic Director Barry Alvarez.
Ethics
Facts Matter: Identifying Nonwaivable Conflicts of Interest
Lawyers must carefully examine each situation to determine which conflicts of interest cannot be waived by current clients, says Dean Dietrich.
Technology
So, You Want To … Find Free Alternatives to Microsoft Word
If you don’t own Microsoft Word but need to comply with the Wisconsin court system’s new e-filing requirements, Tison Rhine lists free software options to consider.
Managing Risk
Out-of-state Practice: Proceed with Caution!
Tom Watson says the best advice for many lawyers contemplating adding new clients or cases is to think globally but practice locally.
Marketing
Out: Bogus Digital Marketing; In: Quality Content
Larry Bodine urges finding the sweet spot in legal marketing by writing timely, substantive content that satisfies search engines and human readers at the same time.
Final Thought
Strap On Our Goggles
Paying more attention to the road ahead and less to the rearview mirror, says Michelle Behnke, will aid lawyers in navigating change in the profession and in society.
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