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January
04, 2023
Features
New Year's Resolution: Be a Mentor in 2023
Become a mentor and do well by doing good.
Legal Tech Trends for 2023 with Bob Ambrogi
Blogging and practice-management software are two trends you can't afford to ignore.
Media
Practical Tips to Increase Your Home Security
'Our Perception is Distorted all the Time'
State Bar
State Bar President-elect Alerts Board Regarding Budget Challenges
The Wisconsin Lawyer's Guide to Earning, Tracking, and Reporting CLE
Run for a 2023 State Bar Board of Governors Position
Prepayment Plan for Supreme Court Assessments and State Bar Dues: Sign Up by Jan. 9
Find Fast, Accurate Answers to Legal Questions Outside Your Practice Area
Member Benefits: Are You Taking Advantage of these Programs?
Practice
Legal Research 101: Wisconsin Jury Instructions
Young Lawyers: Develop Your Entrepreneurial Mindset
The Pitfalls and Possibilities of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations
West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
Products Liability Law Retains Common-Law Standard for Defective Design
Charities Don’t Qualify for Unemployment Exception Where Activities Not Primarily Religious
Livestock Facility Siting Board Properly Affirmed Denial of Permit on Credibility Grounds
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January
18, 2023
Features
Breaking Point: Vacant Prosecutor Positions Fuel Justice System Crisis
Prosecutor situation in Dodge County isn't an isolated event. A Criminal Justice Coalition is seeking to change a systemwide problem.
Transactional Law Series
Q&A with In-House Counsel: Angela Arrington
As part of an ongoing series related to transactional law in both Wisconsin Lawyer magazine and InsideTrack, we highlight the work of in-house counsel. In this issue, we talk with Angela Arrington of Alliant Energy Corp.
Media
Small Firm Success: How to Plan for Growth
State Bar
Mock Trial: Volunteers Needed for Competitions in February and March
CLE Reporting Deadline is Feb. 1: Where to Find Answers to Your Questions
Nominate an Outstanding Jurist, Lawyer, Diversity Advocate, Legal Worker, or Law Student
Develop Leadership Skills: Run for Government, Nonresident, or Young Lawyers Division Boards
Member Services
How Membership in Our Lawyer Referral Service (LRIS) Expands Your Client Base
Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Rotunda Report
Will 2023 Be the Year of Expungement Reform in Wisconsin?
State Bar Lobbying Sections Work on Proposals for Next Legislative Session
Practice
Dilemma: Can I Communicate with Someone Receiving Limited Scope Representation?
Are Motions to Enforce Physical Placement the Best Remedy For Your Client?
West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
Candidates Provide Insight at Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Forum
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Official Notices
Hearing Order 22-05: Relating to Electronic Banking
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February
01, 2023
Features
Bucher and González Castillo Are Candidates to State Bar's Top Leadership Spot
What are the central issues facing the legal profession? The candidates for president-elect share their backgrounds and how they plan to meet the challenges ahead.
State Treasurer One of 12 Attorneys Elected to Statewide Office
Among the state legislature's 132 members, only 10 are lawyers, a decline that continues in Wisconsin and other states.
Media
The Benefits of Serving On the State Bar’s Board of Governors
State Bar
Make Time to Volunteer for Your Profession and Your Community
Tips to Safeguard Your Client's Information
50 or More Pro Bono Hours in 2022? Certify Now for Pro Bono Honor Society
ABA Delegates Sought for Two-year Terms – One Seat Reserved for a Young Lawyer
Member Services
Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
New Products
The Presley Estate and Probate Litigation
Rotunda Report
State Bar Honors Four Legislators with Scales of Justice Award
Practice
Meet Ashley A. Smith: President of the Wisconsin Association of African-American Lawyers
Young Lawyer Series
Bottom Up Podcast: Making Partner, and Refilling Your Cup (Episode 5)
Legal Research 101: Business Contracts Resources
West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Working with Small Businesses: Three Attorneys Weigh In
Ag Industry Leaders: Immigration Reform Is Necessary to Our Agriculture Economy
Court
Failure to Contact Alibi Witnesses Entitles Defendant to Machner Hearing
Award under Worker's Compensation Agreement Part of Bankruptcy Estate
Failure to Fire Guard Who Later Assaulted Inmate Not Sufficient for Section 1983
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February
15, 2023
Features
Transactional Law Series | Estate Planning
Beneficiary Designations, Client Identity are Key Estate Planning Issues
The court battle over Lisa Marie Presley's estate should remind attorneys to tend to estate planning basics.
Volunteers Needed: Help Your Community's First Responders through Wills for Heroes
Find out why two Foley & Lardner attorneys are committed to organizing Wills for Heroes, which helps first responders receive basic estate-planning documents at no cost.
Media
The Benefits of Serving on the State Bar's Board of Governors
State Bar
87 High School Mock Trial Teams Compete in Regional Trials
State Bar's Website: Learn About Our New Cookie Management Tool
Member Services
Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Rotunda Report
Wisconsin's Biennial Budget Must Address the Justice System Crisis
State Bar Applauds Governor's Civil Legal Aid Proposal
Practice
Dilemma: What Happens When One Client Withdraws Consent in a Joint Representation Matter?
Nonresident Lawyer Series
Change of Domicile Under Wisconsin's New LLC Law
Making Sense of Complex Litigation
SEC's New Requirements for Shareholder Reports: What Lawyers Should Know
West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
Ban on Digital Billboard Passes Constitutional Muster, Seventh Circuit Holds
Transgender Teen Not Entitled to Confidential Name Change Petition, Court of Appeals Rules
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March
01, 2023
Features
Leading the State Bar: Q&A with President-elect Candidates
The candidates, who practice in the Madison area, discuss how they would address the challenges facing Wisconsin attorneys.
Senior Lawyer Series
50-Year Member: Judge Gary Sherman
Judge Gary Sherman, a native Chicagoan, built a practice in rural northern Wisconsin and served as State Bar of Wisconsin president.
Media
Reserve Your Spot: Young Lawyers Conference Is March 31
Real Estate Cybercrime is on The Rise
State Bar
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Earl: 'The Best in Public Service and the Legal Profession'
State Bar Board Approves Updated Bail Policy, Discusses Budget
Law Foundation Grants Available for Charitable and Public Education Programs – Apply by April 7
ABA Delegates Sought for Two-year Terms – One Seat Reserved for a Young Lawyer
Member Services
Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
Register Now: State Bar Annual Meeting and Conference Is June 14-16 in Milwaukee
New Products
Helping Your Clients Avoid Homebuyer's Regret
Rotunda Report
Governor’s Budget Proposal Provides Needed Increases in Funding for District Attorneys and Public Defenders
Practice
Legal Research 101: Estate Planning Resources
Drafting LLC Operating Agreements Post Act 258
West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
Supreme Court Adopts Transition to Mandatory E-Filing
Supreme Court Accepts Two Cases, Including Double Jeopardy Case
City Wins Property Tax Fight Against Big-Box Retailer in ‘Dark Store’ Case
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Official Notices
Final Order 23-02: Appointment of Referees in Consensual License Revocation Cases
Interim Court Rule 19-02C and 20-07C: Electronic Filing in the Supreme Court
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March
15, 2023
Features
AMC 2023: Clark To Share Tips for Resilience and Adapting to Change
Shifts in workforce demographics, inflation, and disruptive technologies require attorneys and law firms to be more resilient and adaptable than ever, according to Courtney Clark, the closing plenary speaker at the State Bar's 2023 Annual Meeting and Conference, June 14-16 in Milwaukee.
Law School Rankings: Perspectives from U.W. and M.U. Law School Deans
U.W. Law School is among a number of U.S. law schools that will no longer provide data to the U.S. News & World Report Law School Survey Rankings. In this article, U.W. Law School Dean Daniel Tokaji, as well as Marquette University Law School Dean Joseph Kearney, provide perspectives on the survey rankings.
Media
Why Serve on a State Bar Committee? You Can 'Do Amazing Things'
State Bar
Myron LaRowe: A Leader in Service to Bar, Profession, Community
Meet Tracey Schwalbe: President of the Legal Association for Women
Elections: Who Will Represent You on the State Bar Board of Governors?
Mock Trial Finals: Waukesha South and Shorewood Finish in Barnburner
ABA Delegates Sought for Two-year Terms – One Seat Reserved for a Young Lawyer
Member Services
Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Rotunda Report
2023 Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate
Practice
Dilemma: Email 'Reply All,' Implied Consent, and an Updated ABA Opinion
Challenges and Opportunities in Wisconsin Water Law
Solo & Small Firm Series
Bill Jones: Solo Lawyer, Founder of the Madison Hailstones
FAQ: Supreme Court Transition to Mandatory eFiling
West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
FTC'S Proposed Rule Seeks to Eliminate Non-Compete Agreements Nationwide
Court
Use of Lab Report to Cross-examine Defense Witness Violated Confrontation Clause
Detrimental Reliance Made Non-prosecution Agreement Binding
No Sales Tax Exemption for Aircraft Parts and Repair Under Lease
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Official Notices
Final Order 20-09A: Use of Videoconferencing Technology
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April
05, 2023
Features
Transactional Law Series
A League of Her Own: Brewers Elevate Wronski to COO
The Brewers' Marti Wronski, one of a handful of women executives in Major League Baseball, moves from general counsel to chief operating officer.
Electronic Payments and Lawyer Trust Accounts: What to Know
Accepting electronic payments is now easier for Wisconsin lawyers. Find out more about the new rule on accepting electronic payments to your trust account.
Media
Adapting to Change: Tips for Resilient Lawyers
State Bar
Meet These 15 Leaders in the Legal Profession
State Bar Elections: Electronic Ballots are Due April 28
Who Will Make Your Healthcare Decisions?
Johnson Financial Group Offers Financial Solutions for Lawyers and Firms
Why Serve on a State Bar Committee? You Can 'Do Amazing Things'
Member Services
Referral Service Connects Lawyers with Clients Virtually
Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
New Products
Defining Defamation and Damages: Clearing the Confusion
Practice
Bottom Up Podcast
The Road Less Traveled with In-House Counsel Larry Whitley
Young Lawyers Series
5 Essential Tips for New Lawyers and Summer Associates
Trends in Legal Technology: ABA TECHSHOW
West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
The Revival of Joy Silk: How Union Organizing Could Get Easier
False Claims Act: DOJ Recoups Over $2 billion in 2022
Court
Nursing Home Residents’ Entrance Fees Subordinate to Mortgage Lien
Prohibition on Condemnation Power Applies to Sidewalk Projects
Assembly Misapplied Balancing Test when Holding Back HR Records
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Official Notices
Final Order 22-05 and Amended Final Order 22-05: Supreme Court Rules Related to Electronic Banking
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April
19, 2023
Features
Former Federal Judge Janice Brown Among AMC Panelists on Cancel Culture
Judge Brown, a natural rights scholar, will be one of three panelists to bring perspectives on what is termed "cancel culture."
Judge of the Year: Rick Radcliffe Is a Community Leader
Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Rick Radcliffe is the recipient of the State Bar of Wisconsin's 2023 Judge of the Year award. Find out why he's made a significant impact on his community since becoming a judge in 2017.
Media
Constitutional Bail Amendments Could Stress System
Young Lawyer of the Year: Lisa Procaccio
State Bar
'Calling on Lawyers to be Agents of Real Change:' Dr. Alexander Gee to Speak at AMC
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul Addresses State Bar Board of Governors
State Bar Elections: Electronic Ballots are Due April 28
Member Services
Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
New Products
Who Will Make Your Healthcare Decisions?
Rotunda Report
Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee Holds Public Hearings on State's Biennial Budget
Practice
Can a Chatbot Assist with Legal Practice? Embrace the Potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence with Caution
Dilemma: What is 'Directly Adverse' Authority?
Give-and-Take: The Balance of Homeowners and Homeowners Associations
Using Password Managers to Guard Client Confidentiality
West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
Statute Doesn't Allow Charges for Electronic Medical Records
Can the Government Retain a Surplus in Takings Cases?
Prosecutor Cured Plea Deal Breach By Withdrawing Prison Recommendation
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Official Notices
Petition to Reinstate Amoun Vang Sayaovong
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May
03, 2023
Features
Lawyer Well-being: 'It's Good to Know You're Not Alone'
May 1-5 is Lawyer Well-being Week. Four attorneys who volunteer with the State Bar of Wisconsin's Lawyer Assistance Program (WisLAP) share their tips for staying well.
Task Force Addresses Alarming Rate of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman
May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. A task force convened by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is working on the issues at the heart of the crisis.
Media
Judge Carl Ashley: 'We Still Have Work to Do'
State Bar
State Bar President-elect Post Goes to Jane Bucher
Welcome to 21 New Wisconsin Lawyers, Admission by Bar Exam
Lawrence Bugge: 'Brilliant Lawyer,' State Bar Leader
Update: Annual Court Assessments and State Bar Dues Statements
Making Leaders: Tips to Help Get You Going on a Leadership Path
Law Foundation: Every Member, Every Year
Member Services
Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Rotunda Report
Civil Legal Aid Helps Deliver Justice...and Taxpayer Savings!
Practice
Inadequate Private Bar Rate for SPD Cases Adds Fuel to Justice System Fire
Legal Research: Fair Housing and Racially Restrictive Covenants in Wisconsin Deeds
Appellate Practice is an Art: How to Find Resources to Stay Current
Guidance on the Court System's Electronic Exhibits Function
West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
Calling Evidence ‘Uncontroverted’ Where Defendant Didn’t Testify Doesn’t Violate Fifth Amendment
Member of LLC that Purchased Property Failed to a State Claim
Challenge to Driveway Closure Fails on Procedural Grounds
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May
17, 2023
Features
Judge Ramona Gonzalez: In Service to the Public
Judge Ramona Gonzalez of La Crosse County Circuit Court is the 2023 recipient of the Lifetime Jurist Award. Find out more about why Judge Gonzalez, who is being honored for her long career on the bench, said ‘no’ to retirement in 2022.
Graduation Season: Outlook on Employment and Law School Debt
This article explores law student debt and the downstream impact on the legal profession, with analyses from Jim Leipold of the Law School Admissions Counsel.
Media
AMC 2023: Professor Franciska Coleman Part of Panel on Cancel Culture
State Bar
Admitted in 1973: State Bar Celebrates 50-year Members
State Bar Board Considers a Special Purpose Trust to Safeguard Reserve Assets
Member Services
New Member Discount: Simplifying Your Firm's Legal and Business Accounting
New Discount Program: Save on Simple Time and Billing
Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Rotunda Report
Joint Finance Committee Unanimously Supports Increased Criminal Justice Funding
Practice
Dilemma: Testifying as an Expert: What Conflicts Arise?
West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
Failure to Mount Third-Party Perp Defense Not Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
UIM Reducing Clause Applies only to Per Person Liability Limit
Statute Doesn't Allow Charges for Electronic Medical Records
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June
07, 2023
Features
Significant U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Still Pending
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided 34 cases this term, but the Court has not yet issued decisions in 25 cases heard in oral argument.
50-Year Member Profile: Judge Patricia Curley
Judge Patricia Curley served on the Milwaukee County bench with her father before moving up to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
Media
Ethical Pitfalls Every Young Lawyer Should Know
State Bar
UW Admissions: State Bar Welcomes 149 New Lawyers
Marquette Admissions: Welcome to 167 New Wisconsin Lawyers
Law Foundation Grants Help Children, Families, and Access to Justice
Member Services
New Discount Program: Rocket Matter
Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
Intellectual Property Academy in July: Register by June 9 for Best Rate
Practice
Legal Research 101: Employment Discrimination Law
West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
Victims’ Rights Ballot Measure Was Properly Submitted to Voters
Per Curiam Decision Sparks Debate Over Dismissing Petitions
Sex Assault Statute of Limitations Extender Doesn’t Apply to Negligent Hiring Lawsuit
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Official Notices
Petition to Reinstate James Ritland
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June
21, 2023
Features
Digital Court Reporting Offers Hope for Solving Stenographer Shortage
Digital recording has become essential to one of the judicial branch’s core functions: producing accurate court records.
2023 Amendments to the Trust Account Rule: Electronic Transactions Permitted
On March 30, 2023, the Wisconsin Supreme Court amended the lawyer trust account rule, SCR 20:1.15, removing prohibitions on electronic transactions and providing lawyers greater flexibility in handling client funds. The newly amended SCR 20:1.15 becomes effective July 1, 2023, and represents a major change in the regulation of lawyer trust accounts in Wisconsin.
Media
Show Your Strength: Ask for Help
State Bar
Privileged to Serve: Dean R. Dietrich Sworn in as 68th State Bar President
Meet Jeunesse Rutledge: President of the Association for Women Lawyers
State Bar Board Votes to Establish Special Purpose Trust, Among Other Actions
Tips and Takeaways from the 2023 Annual Meeting and Conference
Update: Annual Court Assessments and State Bar Dues Statements
Member Services
Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
Plan Now for August CLE: Family Law and Indian Law Conferences
Rotunda Report
Keeping Up With the Legislature
Practice
Dilemma: Practicing in Two States: Do I Need Two Trust Accounts?
Deepfake Content: It's Here, It's 'Dangerous,' and It Can Influence Your Client's Case
West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
Property Owners Have No Right to Impartial Re-zoning Decision
In Per Curiam Opinion, Supreme Court Reverses on Involuntary Medication Order
Admission of Hearsay Was Harmless Error When Bolstered by Overwhelming Evidence
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Official Notices
Final Order 23-03: Interim Rule Governing Filing in the Wisconsin Supreme Court for Judicial/Attorney Proceedings
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July
19, 2023
Features
FTC Proposes Nationwide Ban on Non-compete Agreements
A ban on non-compete agreements would mean big changes for employment law attorneys and their clients.
5 Tips to Make a Record for Success in Litigation
During trial, attorneys must focus on making a clear and concise record in the court for success in both trial and appellate courts. Nicholas Watt offers five tips on making an effective record during court proceedings.
Media
How to Win on Appeal: Make Your Record Clear
State Bar
Q&A on the State Bar's Creation of a Special Purpose Trust
Honor a Solo or Small-firm Leader: Nominations for Lederer Award Due Sept. 8
Executive Committee Takes Up Keller Dues Evaluation Aug. 25 for Fiscal Year 2025
Awards Support New Lawyers Representing Underserved People: Apply by Sept. 8
Member Services
Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
Solo and Small Firm Conference is Oct. 19-21: How to Reserve Your Spot
Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Will Dispute Is a Lesson in Estate Planning
Rotunda Report
Wisconsin's Biennial Budget Becomes Law
Practice
Dilemma: Can I Respond to Online Criticism?
Help Set Wisconsin Court System Priorities: Take the Critical Issues Survey by July 31
West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
Notice of Appeal of Special Assessment Must be Served on Village Clerk
Mention of CCAP by Prosecution Witness Not Enough for Mistrial
Marijuana Odor from Vehicle Sufficient for Probable Cause
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Official Notices
Final Order 22-02: Amendment of Supreme Court Rule SCR 20:8.4
Final Order 22-01: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access Training for Continuing Legal Education
Certificate of Bylaw Amendment Pertaining to the Establishment, Consolidation and Discontinuance of Sections and the Establishment of the Section Leaders Council
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August
02, 2023
Features
Supreme Court Decision Spotlights Issue of Compensation for Exonerated
A recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decision highlights the hurdles wrongfully imprisoned persons face in obtaining meaningful compensation in Wisconsin.
Diversity Clerkship Program Jump-starts Legal Careers
The State Bar's Diversity Clerkship Program offers law students the opportunity to experience what it is like to work as an attorney. Join us in congratulating the employers and clerks who participated this year.
Media
How Lawyers Can Be Agents of Change
State Bar
Become the Leader You Want to Be: Apply Today for the G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy
Do You Know How to Help Victims of Lawyer Misconduct?
State Bar's Referral Service Connects You with Clients
Executive Committee Takes Up Keller Dues Evaluation Aug. 25 for Fiscal Year 2025
Member Services
Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
Plan Now for August CLE: Family Law and Indian Law Conferences
When is a Worker an Independent Contractor?
Practice
Celebrating 296 Lawyers Who Dedicated 14,800-plus Pro Bono Hours in 2022
Legal Research 101: 7 Sources for Planning Probate
Wisconsin's Digital Publication of Tribal Laws Pilot Project Wins National Award
West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
Introduction of Un-noticed Denny Evidence Warranted Mistrial
Friends of Blue Mound State Park Have Capacity, Standing to Sue DNR
E.J.W. Decision on Mental Commitments Applies Retroactively
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Official Notices
Hearing Order 22-03: Retention of Records in Eviction Cases
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August
16, 2023
Features
Back to School: School Districts Face Legal Issues Fueled by Polarization
Free speech and transgender rights are only two of the issues that keep school law practitioners busy these days.
Will the U.S. Supreme Court Ban Corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives?
Recent decisions on race-based criteria for college admissions indicate how the U.S. Supreme Court may interpret similar provisions under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Clyde Tinnen details the decisions and advises businesses to review the compliance of their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives with Title VII.
Media
WSSFC Preview: Jumping the Generation Gap
State Bar
Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference: Get Your Practice Management Questions Answered
Update Regarding Special Purpose Trust
Executive Committee Takes Up Keller Dues Evaluation Aug. 25 for Fiscal Year 2025
Member Services
Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Boost Your Law Practice
Practice
What To Do If You Believe a Pro Se Party May Be Incompetent
West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Trust Account Rule Changes: Here’s Where to Learn the Best Practices for Accepting Electronic Payments
Why I Joined the ABA – Again and Again
Court
Cop's Complaints to Police Commission Not Protected Speech
Union Members’ Invasion of Privacy Claim Preempted by Federal Law
Failure to Immediately Turn Over Gun Precludes Innocent Possession Defense
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September
06, 2023
Features
On Fair Dealership Law Damages for Sales Beyond Wisconsin's Borders
This article discusses recent caselaw developments related to the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law.
New York Times Co. v. Sullivan: Libel, Actual Malice, and Free Speech
To commemorate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on Sept. 17, this article examines the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark First Amendment case, New York Times Co. v. Sullivan.
Media
Business Analytics for Law Firms: What Lawyers Need to Know
State Bar
Problems with Emails to the State Bar? Please Update Your Email Security Settings
Kelli Thompson Stepping Down as State Public Defender
Awards Support New Lawyers Representing Underserved People: Apply by Sept. 8
Member Services
Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
Insights into Wisconsin's Revised LLC Law: Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference
Become the Leader You Want to Be: Apply Today for the G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy
Rotunda Report
Fall Legislative Session Begins with Uncertainties
Practice
An Uncertain Future: 'Sackett's' Impact on the Nonfederal Wetland Exemption in Wisconsin
Workplace Discrimination: When Two or More Protected Classes are Involved
Legal Research 101: Insurance Law Resources
West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
Damage to Cattle From Intentional Diet Substitution Covered by CGL Policy
Default Appropriate for Failure to Reply to Complaint Seeking Certiorari
Prohibition of Fraudulent Ads Not Limited to Wisconsin Residents
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September
20, 2023
Features
Time for a Re-write? New Standard Means Employers Should Revisit Personnel Policies
The standard issued by the National Labor Relations Board last month shifts the focus on work rules from employer to employee.
Q&A with Lauren Raupp: Outstanding Young Trial Lawyer
Lauren Raupp, a 2013 graduate of Marquette University Law School, is a partner at MacGillis Wiemer LLC, based in Wauwatosa. The Wisconsin Association for Justice named her the top young trial lawyer of 2022. Raupp discusses her path to the courtroom, and the keys to her success over the last decade.
Media
Co-counseling Arrangements and Time Management Tips: WSSFC Preview
State Bar
Milwaukee Attorneys Tackle Diversity Gap with 'Hackathon'
Gain Unexpected Benefits: Run for a State Bar Officer or Board Position
'Great Decision': Mentorship Program Boosts Attorney Confidence, Register by Oct. 15
Member Services
Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
New Products
What Could Possibly Go Wrong? How to Deal with Business Break-Ups
Rotunda Report
Grassroots Advocates Make Change Happen
Practice
Ethics
SCR 20:1.6 in the 21st Century: New and Exciting Ways to Breach Confidentiality and Not Even Know It
West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Ensuring Adequate Insurance Coverage for Downstream Contractors and Suppliers
Court
Appeals Court: Statute of Limitations Bars Negligence Claim Against Town
District Court Erred by Dismissing Inmate’s Suit Against Prison Official
No Coverage Under Insurance Policy Where Pilot Lacked FAA Certificate
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