Features

Redistricting: Litigation common, current cycle unique in Wisconsin

March 7, 2012 – A federal court will soon decide Wisconsin's hot-button redistricting issue. Although redistricting litigation is common every 10 years, here and across the country, two distinct issues make this cycle's litigation relatively unique in Wisconsin.

Bill will eliminate compensatory and punitive damages under Wisconsin's Fair Employment Act

March 7, 2012 – In this article, Madison attorney Saul Glazer explains how a new law will impact employers and employees when it comes to employment discrimination claims, including the impact on women who file unequal pay claims.

Proposed legislation allows hearsay evidence to overcome probable cause standard

March 7, 2012 – A proposed bill would let circuit court judges rely on hearsay to determine whether a felony charge should stick. In general, prosecutors support the bill, but defense attorneys oppose it. This article explains why.

WisBar Media

How to split a dollar: Effective law firm compensation

March 7, 2012 – Milwaukee attorney Michael Moore believes that law firm compensation is one of the most controversial topics in law firm management. In this video, he advises law firms to be cautious about these decisions, because efforts to improve short-term rewards may create negative, long-term damage to firm culture and value.