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The 2019 Wisconsin Municipal Law Codebook is an annual compilation of the statutes lawyers deal with most when handling matters falling under municipal jurisdiction. Get yours today!
Choose from a full spectrum of CLE topics while connecting with legal professionals from across the country at the 2019 Health, Labor, and Employment Law Institute. Register by July 26 to save $50!
Feeling confused about trial prep? Wisconsin Civil Procedure Before Trial explores everything from jurisdiction and pleadings to motion practice and discovery.

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- The Threat of Violence: What Wisconsin Lawyers Experience
- A recent survey regarding threats and violence against Wisconsin lawyers and judges reveals that 49.1 percent of respondents said they had been threatened or physically assaulted at least once. This places Wisconsin second for percentage of respondents reporting threats and violence of the 29 statewide surveys conducted by the author.
- What's the Buzz? 2018 Farm Bill
- The 2018 Farm Bill's reforms, technology investments, and rural-to-urban diversification provisions will stir up new business for strapped farmers and emerging entrepreneurs. The bill also presents opportunity for Wisconsin lawyers who represent such clients.
- As I See It
  Chapter 128: A Change Will Do Us Good
- Wisconsin Statutes chapter 128 provides for an assignment for benefit of creditors as a solution for businesses facing financial trouble, but the chapter is badly out of date. It is time to look critically at the statute, modernize it, and provide real guidance to parties and state court judges.

Opinions, Voices & Ideas

President's Message Terms End; Mission Endures As president, Chris Rogers has had a front-row seat, witnessing the unbelievable work you do for clients and other people you serve.	Your State Bar Celebrating Life and Building a Legacy Larry Martin says a donation to the Wisconsin Law Foundation is an ideal way to celebrate individuals past and present.
101 How to Pursue a Civil Harassment Order Susan Schaubel provides the steps needed to obtain a civil harassment order.	10 Questions Saveon Grenell: Mentoring Detained Youth Saveon Grenell is using skills honed through the State Bar of Wisconsin Leadership Academy to help youths.
Ethics Duties When Client Threatens to Cause Harm Dean Dietrich explains that, in specific circumstances, the duty to protect client information can be outweighed by the duty to warn of future harm.	Managing Risk Are Your Practice Management Systems Working? Tom Watson says technology and practice management systems can help you avoid administrative errors – if you know how to use them.
Marketing 7 Strategies to Boost Your Social Media Performance Dorothy Rausa provides seven simple concepts to take your law firm’s social media performance to the next level.	On Balance Incivility at Work: Coping When You Work With a Jerk Paula Davis-Laack provides tips for surviving in an unpleasant environment and promoting civility.
Solutions Court Reporter Shortage: Wisconsin Adopts "Blended System" Katherine Carpenter says Wisconsin now has a "blended system" that uses monitored digital audio reporting to produce the verbatim records of court proceedings.	Technology 13 Cybersecurity Questions Lawyers Often Ask Sharon Nelson and John Simek answer 13 most commonly asked questions to help lawyers be proactive with legal technology.
Final Thought Don’t Stop Believing … In Yourself If you find yourself consumed with thoughts of not being good enough, Jennifer Johnson encourages you to face the fear head on.

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