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What's Hot, What's Not: National Practice Trends 2022

How quickly – and completely – the COVID-19 pandemic ends seems less relevant to the future of law practice, because shifts related to technology, marketing and business development, hiring and retention, diversity, and other areas that have been sweeping the legal profession seem to be here to stay.

By Ed Finkel

What's Hot, What's Not: Wisconsin Practice Trends 2022

Five Wisconsin lawyers representing different geographic areas offer a snapshot of what they are experiencing amid a pandemic and what they anticipate their business to look like in the next few years.

By Christopher Cody Shattuck

Surprise! It’s the No Surprises Act

Too often, people who have accidents or other health-related emergencies are then hit by unexpected medical bills. The recently enacted federal No Surprises Act might alleviate some of the financial harm.

By Kelly J. Noyes

Opinions, Voices & Ideas

President's Message
Communicating Gracefully
Cheryl Daniels wants you to know that, pandemic or not, State Bar leaders and staff welcome interactions with members, especially when engaged in with courtesy, kindness, and empathy.

Your State Bar
Finding Common Ground
Larry Martin urges lawyers and other Americans, regardless of political affiliation, to work together to resolve the many problems confronting our nation and world.

101
Cryptocurrency and Blockchains: Smart Contracts – Part 1
In Part 1, Jeff Glazer demystifies and explains cryptocurrency and blockchains: what they are, how they work, and how they're funded. In Part 2, he'll explore the legal issues surrounding these digital currency systems.

As I See It
Why the Current Business Court Needs Reform
Rick Niess believes the commercial court pilot project is flawed. He offers ideas on how to reform the current business court.

Ethics
Ethics Rules Violations: When to Report?
Dean Dietrich says a report of a lawyer's alleged misconduct engaged in during litigation likely will not be acted on until the litigation is over.

Marketing
Marketing Trends for 2022: What's Hot, What's Not
Will Hornsby looks at marketing trends and regulations over the recent past and into the coming year.

Solutions
Get a Decent, Free Headshot: Put Your Best Face Forward
State Bar staff photographer Shannon Green offers tips to help you get a free, professional-quality headshot using only your smartphone – and a friend.

Final Thought
Becoming Comfortable with Discomfort
To truly heal the wounds caused by racism and other types of bias and improve life for everyone, TR Edwards says Americans must understand, not hide from, our nation's past.