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    Wisconsin Lawyer
    July 01, 2001

    Wisconsin Lawyer July 2001

    Vol. 74, No. 7, July 2001

     


    Preparing for Practice

    Preparing for Practiceby Dianne Molvig

    In this article, the second in a two-part series on Wisconsin law schools, seasoned practitioners, new lawyers, and law school deans and educators discuss what law schools currently are doing and what changes might be necessary to prepare tomorrow's lawyers. One conclusion stands out: Law schools alone can't solve the dilemmas surrounding lawyer preparedness.

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    Understanding the New Rules of Appellate Procedure

    Understanding the New Rules of Appellate Procedure by Marla J. Stephens

    On July 1, 2001, the amended rules of appellate procedure take effect. Rules applying to all appeals address time limits, defects in notice of appeal, and ADR, among others, New rules also apply to TPR appeals, Rule 809.30 appeals, and no-merit procedures.

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    Electronic Commerce Under the Federal E-sign Legislation

    Electronic Commerce Under the Federal E-sign Legislation by Robert J. Marchant

    Title I of the federal E-sign legislation encourages uniform regulation of e-transactions, maintains the effectiveness of certain consumer protection laws, and provides legal certainty for businesses that conduct business electronically.

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