Features

Challenge to ‘diploma privilege’ reinstated by U.S. Court of Appeals

July 9, 2009 – A challenge to Wisconsin’s diploma privilege has been remanded to federal district court following the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision. The court remarked that the existing evidentiary record leaves unanswered many questions about the privilege that should be resolved.

Including pets in estate planning benefits human - and nonhuman - survivors

July 15, 2009 - Pets need their people to look after them, and this doesn't change when the owner dies. Lawyers can help their clients protect their animals through their estate plans.

Recent tax law changes: Widespread effect on sales/use, income/franchise, and property taxes

July 15, 2009 - Kristina Somers reviews sweeping changes to Wisconsin tax laws resulting from the biennial budget bill (2009 Wisconsin Act 28) and the budget repair and economic stimulus bill (2009 Wisconsin Act 2).

WisBar Media

When should a firm consider hiring a law firm administrator?

July 15, 2009 - In this video clip, Nerino Petro, State Bar practice management advisor, talks with Cec Vanderlip of the Wisconsin Association of Legal Administrators about the role of law firm administrators.