A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court reversed the court of appeals in holding that a statute requiring Joint Committee on Finance approval on settlement agreements in civil cases undertaken by the Attorney General unconstitutionally violated separation of powers.

Last week’s State Bar Annual Meeting & Conference offered countless nuggets of cutting-edge advice. This article highlights some examples.

Dan Gartzke, speaking after being sworn in as the State Bar's 70th president in Madison, centered his remarks on the subject he seeks to focus on as president – mentorship in the legal profession – to help us through today's polarizing issues.

At the last meeting for the 2025 fiscal year, the 53-member State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors approved reapportioned governor districts, selected individuals for leadership positions, and received an update from the Director of State Courts.

Dean Dietrich explains that under the fee rule (SCR 20:1.5), a lawyer must fully notify the client of the services provided, the amount due, and the amount remaining in the client trust account to pay for future legal services.

Multiple state bars have reported a phishing scam involving fraudulent emails that appear to come from bar leadership or staff.

A selection of recent Wisconsin case verdicts are shared below.

Through the WDA Dental Savings Club, law firms can offer their staff access to affordable dental care without the complexity or cost of traditional dental insurance.