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Mandatory reporting: Wisconsin makes changes to child abuse reporting laws

Dec. 21, 2011 – Individuals who are required to report suspicion of child abuse now have greater protections under a new law that took effect earlier this month. Milwaukee attorney Barry W. Szymanski advises lawyers who represent school districts or individuals subject to mandatory reporting requirements to take note of the changes.

Campaign finance law: Wisconsin's political contributions cap is unconstitutional in part

Dec. 21, 2011 – A recent federal court ruling strikes a Wisconsin law that restricts the amount of money political action committees can raise for political speech. The campaign finance law at issue has been in place, in some form, since 1973.

New law eases restrictions on residential landlords

Dec. 21, 2011 – Those municipal ordinances that restrict and penalize certain acts or omissions of residential landlords are now unenforceable, under a new law effective today. In this article, Madison attorney Ed Lawton explains what landlord-tenant lawyers should know.

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Effective time management: Doing more with less

Dec. 21, 2011 – Having an efficient law practice and a good work/life balance doesn't happen by accident. In this video, Michael Moore of Moore's Law offers ideas for attorneys to implement time management into their law practices so they can be better at their jobs while also spending more time doing what they enjoy.