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Bi-Weekly Newsletter of the State Bar of Wisconsin
June
2009
Volume
1
Number
10
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WisBar just got a facelift ... more news, simpler, easier to navigate
June 16, 2009 – The State Bar's new home page layout now is cleaner, more visually interesting, and easier to read. The new design offers expanded news content, an improved news archive, simplified navigation, and faster access to newly released products and upcoming events, among other changes that improve accessibility.
Regulating credit card interest rates and fees
June 17, 2009 – In the midst of economic downturn and national focus on alleged lending abuses by banks, credit card issuers have been raising interest rates and fees for many borrows. This article examines the legal framework of credit card interest rates and fees, developments in federal legislation, and impediments to effective state regulation.
There goes the neighborhood: Government lawyers fight crime by tackling quality-of-life problems
June 17, 2009 – Prosecutors theorize that crime occurs when a motivated offender finds a vulnerable victim in a suitable place. Using the strategy of “community prosecutions,” government lawyers are building partnerships with the community and other agencies to reduce the number of places attractive to criminals.
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Abating nuisances and community prosecutions: Madison's strategy for fighting neighborhood crime
June 17, 2009 – In this video clip, Jennifer Zilavy of the Madison City Attorney's Office explains the strategy of "community prosecutions," a means of fighting drug trafficking and other serious crimes by focusing on smaller, quality-of-life issues.
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State Bar recognizes local bars for implementing public service projects
Foundation awards grants to public service programs – from training to court interpreters to youth diversion programs
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Justice Prosser encourages 2009 U.W. Law School graduates to build a career of service to others and to the rule of law
Rotunda Report
Assembly passes state budget; Senate action expected this week
Lawyers testify in favor of bill boosting hourly rate for public defense appointments
Lawyer-Legislator Q&A: Representative Mark Gundrum (Assembly District 84)
Regulating credit card interest rates and fees
Coalition Against New Taxes launches new Web site – WICANT.com
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Three ways to create an inexpensive and professional-looking law firm Web site (Practice411 Advice Alerts)
Recent jury verdicts, bench decisions, settlements, and arbitration awards
New S.B. 20 authorizes circuit courts to award compensatory and punitive damages
There goes the neighborhood: Government lawyers fight crime by tackling quality-of-life problems
Regulating credit card interest rates and fees
Court
Judge has discretion to call no witnesses at John Doe hearing, Wisconsin Supreme Court holds
Validity of Miranda warnings judged by totality of circumstances
One business harmed by wrongdoing at another corporation cannot sue, Wisconsin Supreme Court says
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