Who can bring suit in Wisconsin courts? The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decisions on standing reveal a doctrine in fluctuation, particularly in administrative review cases. The decisional stress points of standing law are crucial for civil attorneys to consider when selecting plaintiffs and deciding whether and how to raise standing as an issue.

Financial abuse of adults at risk and older adults is high and growing. Time is of the essence when these crimes come to light, to preserve evidence and prevent continued victimization. Read about traditional guardianships for adults and spendthrift guardianships, which can be a middle ground between doing nothing for victims of financial abuse and imposing remedies that deprive victims of all autonomy.

Judge Barbara Key (retired), Winnebago County Circuit Court, is the 2025 recipient of the Lifetime Jurist Award.