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Regulating the Legal Profession: BAPR Annual Report
In fiscal 1999, BAPR handled 1,923 grievances; studied the effectiveness of professional responsibility committees; and educated attorneys to avoid professional misconduct. During the year, the supreme court initiated a comprehensive review of Wisconsin's lawyer disciplinary system, including BAPR's structure. That review continues. More
Bar Proposes Consumer Focus to Lawyer Disciplinary System
The current disciplinary system works as intended, but it could be improved to include consumer-oriented programs and other discipline alternatives. More
Serving the Public: SPD Promotes Democratic Ideals, Internationally
Promoting democratic ideals through the Gideon Initiative, the Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office provides a model for Israel. More
Managing Risk
Spending a moment to record your time is one of the best investments you can make. Here are six reasons why. More
Legislative Watch
The "dumpster diving" law is trying to reduce the likelihood that confidential medical and financial records will be invaded after their disposal, but before final destruction in the waste management system. More
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President's message A Milestone for Civil Legal Services Practice tips Court Orders Use of Standard Court Forms Legislative watch Disposing Medical, Financial Records Managing risk Careful Timekeeping Pays for Itself
Letters Legal News and Trends Book reviews Court of Appeals digest Supreme Court orders Supreme Court digest Lawyer discipline In the News Bar Proposes Consumer Focus to Lawyer Disciplinary System The current disciplinary system works as intended, but it could be improved to include consumer-oriented programs and other discipline alternatives. Legal Writing Effective Jan. 1, 2000, practitioners must include the public domain citation, if it exists, when citing to cases in briefs, memoranda, and other documents submitted to the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Here's how it works. Legal Writing - Updated Citation Guide Explains New Format, Offers Helpful Examples The fourth edition of the Wisconsin Guide to Citation is a quick and simple reference for lawyers preparing briefs for Wisconsin courts, articles for the Wisconsin Lawyer, and manuscripts for CLE Books publications. Serving the Public: SPD Promotes Democratic Ideals, Internationally Promoting democratic ideals through the Gideon Initiative, the Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office provides a model for Israel.
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