Supreme Court justices, in Wisconsin and Washington, agree more often than one expects, according both to the current terms' results and long-running statistics.

Wisconsin's bipartisan Federal Nominating Commission, which recommends individuals for federal judicial appointments to the U.S. Senators from Wisconsin, recently submitted a list of five lawyers and judges for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

​The State Bar of Wisconsin has successfully resolved a federal lawsuit challenging its Leadership Academy and Leadership Summit programs, which were the target of a legal challenge that alleged the programs used race and ethnicity to select participants.

Jacob Haller reflects on the 2025 State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Meeting & Conference (AMC) in Madison, where lawyers gathered to navigate rapid changes in law and technology, especially the rise of artificial intelligence in legal practice. Amid disruption, the conference provided a crucial space for connection, learning, and collaboration across the profession.

Projects can “go sideways” when the parties have differing expectations or miscommunicate. James Dash explains how lawyers can help clients avoid disputes by managing expectations early in contract negotiations.

A selection of recent Wisconsin case verdicts are shared below.

Wisconsin attorneys can volunteer to support their peers via the State Bar of Wisconsin's Lawyers Assistance Program (WisLAP). This year's annual training is Aug. 25 in Madison – submit your interest form by Aug. 1.

Honor a leader in solo and small-firm practice: The State Bar of Wisconsin Solo/Small Firm & General Practice Section is seeking nominations for their 2025 John Lederer Service Award. Nominations are due Sept. 5.

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