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Act fast: E-recording real estate documents helps clients win the recording race

May 4, 2011 – Twenty-three counties offer e-recording for submitting documents electronically to the Register of Deeds, but less than half are using the service, at least in Milwaukee County. According to experts, e-recording is the best and most efficient way to avoid priority issues.

Award winners share secrets to lifelong success, help underserved populations

May 4, 2011 – At the upcoming Member Recognition and Networking Celebration, June 9, the State Bar will recognize more than 25 attorneys, judges, law firms, organizations, and law students who have made outstanding pro bono, public service, or public education contributions to the community, and the profession.

Federal and Wisconsin family and medical leave: Five tips to identify differences

May 4, 2011 – Wisconsin lawyers need to understand both the federal and the Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave acts when advising clients on family and medical leave, because they have different provisions. Attorney Margaret Kurlinski offers five tips to identify differences in eligibility and the type and amount of leave available.

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Thinking about transitioning from law practice to retirement?

May 4, 2011 – Wondering about when to retire, how to retire, and what to do with your time after retirement? Plan ahead, know yourself, and retire with your eyes wide open, advised presenters at a recent seminar. In this video, presenters Lane Ware, Harvey Wendel, and Harry Holz stress transitioning clients to other lawyers and preretirement planning for finances and activities.