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Wisconsin Lawyer
The Official Publication of the State Bar of Wisconsin
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2020
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93
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Jan 09, 2020
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Features
An Overview: Older Clients & Elder Abuse
This overview kicks off a series of articles that focus on how lawyers can help older clients avoid or end elder abuse. Learn how to recognize potential abuse and develop a holistic understanding of the legal needs and perspective of older clients.
Screening for Elder Fraud and Abuse
A lawyer's powers of observation and note-taking, record-keeping, and organizational skills can go far to identify and help older clients who are vulnerable to abuse. Learn appropriate techniques to screen older clients for fraud and abuse.
Social Media, the First Amendment, and Government Actors
The electronic device used to access social media might not physically resemble a city park or an auditorium, but if you're a government official, your social media site may be a public forum. Learn the First Amendment implications of social media use.
Removal to Federal Court by Home-State Defendants
Two U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal recently upheld a literal interpretation of the federal removal statute, allowing home-state defendants to remove cases from state to federal court because they did so before they were served.
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Editor's Note
This Issue: Kickoff Series on Elder Abuse
Gretchen Viney introduces a series of articles that focus on the many ways lawyers can help older clients avoid or end elder abuse.
President's Message
Be Well in the New Year
This New Year, Jill Kastner suggests making a resolution that will help your personal well-being so that you will be healthier and happier.
Your State Bar
Being Good Stewards
Larry Martin says the State Bar has managed to the bottom line in each of the last two budgets without making draconian mid-year cuts to services and has added modest amounts to reserves.
Ethics
Duties When Law Partner Might Have Dementia
Dean Dietrich says if you are aware of a colleague's possible impairment that interferes with that lawyer's ability to work and serve clients, you have resulting ethical duties.
Technology
Pick Your Winner: 2020 Annual Smartphone Lineup
Aly Lynch compares the most well-known smartphone models and some lesser-known rivals competing for consumers' attention.
Solutions
Lead by Example: 7 Guidelines for Successful Mentoring
The top reason lawyers leave the profession is the lack of mentoring from more experienced colleagues. Stacy Alexejun says using these seven guidelines can help stop the brain and talent drain.
Final Thought
Small Things Can Have a Big Effect
Roy Evans says be kind, every day. People will remember how you made them feel when you spoke to them.
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