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Corporate & Foreign Ownership of Agricultural Land in Wisconsin

This article explores key legal considerations for Wisconsin lawyers who advise clients regarding sales and acquisitions of Wisconsin farmland to corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities, many of which may be owned, directly or indirectly, by foreign individuals or entities.

By Amanda Kerr

Unchained: The SEC's Evolving Stance Toward Cryptocurrencies

Changes in regulatory approaches have led to some uncertainty about the status and future regulation of cryptocurrencies at the federal and state levels, including in Wisconsin. This article discusses the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's evolving stance and the regulation of cryptocurrencies by Wisconsin law.

By Jeffrey O'Brien & Jared R. Bruttig

Risky Business: Long-term Disability Benefits and Risk of Relapse Claims

Sometimes, people make claims for long-term disability benefits because of the risk that performing their job would cause their underlying medical condition to worsen or recur. In such situations, the key question in determining benefits eligibility is whether the risk of relapse rises to the level of a present disability.

By Jessa Lee Victor

Opinions, Voices & Ideas

President's Message
Problem Solving is Good Lawyering, Even If It Doesn't Always Pay
Leaders don't always get paid to fix things. Dan Gartzke says our reward is giving back, collaborating with others to solve big problems, and knowing we helped pave the way for future generations.

Your State Bar
Inside the Big Tent
As executive director, Jill Rothstein will work to help move the organization, our big tent, forward, facilitate collaboration, and encourage civil debate on the issues before the legal profession.

Nuts & Bolts
AI Under the Hood: What's in the Data Driving Your GenAI Tools and Why It Matters
Kristopher Turner explains that without trustworthy or relevant underlying information, the resulting AI-generated output will be less helpful or less trusted and result in inefficiencies as lawyers fill the gaps in the GenAI's response.

Ethical Dilemma
Understanding the Lawyer-Witness Rule
If a lawyer is providing favorable and admissible testimony that would not be available from another source, the lawyer is a necessary witness and may not represent the client at trial of the matter. But, as Timothy Pierce explains, another lawyer in the firm may represent the client at trial.

Learning to Learn
Bolstering Employee Development Enhances Your Bottom Line
Theresa Elliott says that by fostering continuous learning, providing growth opportunities, and recognizing achievements, organizations can build a strong foundation for sustained success. Learn how the costs of inaction far outweigh the investment required to develop your team.

Managing Risk
Networking: Why Every Lawyer Needs a Village
Lawyers who maintain a strong professional network tend to spot issues earlier, solve problems faster, and avoid pitfalls more deftly. Matthew Beier explains why and how you can network with purpose – even for the introverts among us.

The Lawyer's Journey
What Legal Professionals Ask About Accessing Mental Health Care
In this Q&A, WisLAP Committee member Jessa Victor and WisLAP manager Amber Ault discuss questions often asked by legal professionals about accessing mental health care.

Rotunda Report
The Uniform Law Commission: A Small Organization with a Big Legal Impact
For more than a century, the Uniform Law Commission has encouraged coordination among U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands in areas of the law that cross territorial boundaries. The State Bar's government relations team explains.

Final Thought
'No Place Brings Solo and Small Firms Together Like This'
Erin Ogden, this year's Solo & Small Firm Conference chair, explores why so many lawyers return to the conference every year.