The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced in a Feb. 19 alert that the Corporate Transparency Act is back in effect. The new deadline for most companies to file beneficial ownership information reports is now March 21, 2025.

State funding for civil legal aid could support thousands of families, streamline court operations, and create economic returns for communities. Let your lawmakers know your thoughts on civil legal aid funding as they build the next state budget.

The State Bar of Wisconsin’s new Rural Practice Development Program offers stipends and other support for attorneys relocating to a Wisconsin county in need of more attorneys. Here's more information about the program – apply by March 31.

Stacie Rosenzweig provides tips to ethically withdraw from an attorney-client relationship.

It appears that 2025 is a year of sweeping policy changes in the U.S. Evan Lin discusses what estate planning attorneys should keep in mind for their clients this year.

A selection of recent Wisconsin case verdicts are shared below.

Put your leadership skills into action and gain valuable experience. Lawyers of all experience levels and backgrounds are welcome. Sign up to run for a 2025-26 State Bar Board of Governors' position – petitions are due March 3, 2025.

Grants of up to $2,800 are available for programs that help public understanding of the legal system. Past recipients include teen court programs across the state and programs that increase access to justice. Apply by April 4, 2025.