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Bi-Weekly Newsletter of the State Bar of Wisconsin
September
2011
Volume
3
Number
18
Features
America Invents Act brings forth major changes to U.S. patent law
Sept. 21, 2011 – The America Invents Act, signed Sept. 16, marks the biggest change to the U.S. patent system since the 1950s. In this article, intellectual property attorney Michael Cronin discusses some of the major changes, including the move to a "first-to-file" approach.
Castle doctrine: Lawmakers considering law on self-defense in the home
Sept. 21, 2011 – Wisconsin lawmakers are currently considering legislation that would change Wisconsin's self-defense law in the context of home intrusions. But opponents, like the State Bar of Wisconsin's Criminal Law Section, warn of unintended consequences that could result.
Technology blunders: Simple things lawyers can do, or don't do, to protect information
Sept. 21, 2011 – Sometimes the simple things can make a big difference. In this article, two technology experts offer tips and reminders on the simple things lawyers can do to protect information and avoid computer-related problems.
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Collecting your fees: How attorneys can ensure they get paid
Sept. 21, 2011 – In this video, Law Practice Management Advisor Nerino Petro and Law Firm Coach Ed Poll of LawBiz discuss best practices to prevent fee collection from becoming an issue.
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Six things to know about WisBar's new Marketplace
Coming soon: State Bar enhances webinar and on-demand seminar experience through Silverlight interface
State Bar statewide trek on dues structure hearings kick offs today in Wausau
Why do you need
The Attorney's Guide To The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals?
Because You May Not Know Everything
State Bar seeks candidates for officer and district governors in 2012 elections
Last call: Join Lawyer-to-Lawyer network, deadline is Sept. 30
Rotunda Report
2011 elections increase number of attorney legislators by three
Practice
Recent jury verdicts, bench decisions, settlements, and arbitration awards
Ethical dilemmas: Unhappy client won't pay, and he wants his files
Court
Federal appeals court settles contract dispute between Wisconsin railroad operators
Pilot wins first fight to appeal conviction for transporting drugs to Wisconsin
Supreme Court addresses voluntary bar petition, petition on bar dues, among others
Hearing impaired juror heard enough to bar new trial, appeals court concludes
Around the State
Gov. Walker appoints circuit court judges and district attorney to interim terms
Sep 21, 2011
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