WisLAP Combats Career Killers
By Dianne Molvig
he Wisconsin Lawyers' Assistance Program's trained volunteers help their colleagues statewide deal with the stresses of lawyering, depression, drug and alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, job loss, procrastination, fatigue anything that can potentially destroy a lawyer's career and personal life while maintaining strict confidentiality.
The Great Computer Crash of 2000
By Craig A. Fieschko
The year 2000 problem can result in system crashes, product malfunctions, and loss or corruption of data and legal disputes. The author summarizes the most basic legal issues to provide a starting point for a year 2000 compliance program but cautions that readers should conduct a careful analysis for additional issues, since each situation is unique
Is a Padlock Better Than a Patent? Trade Secrets vs. Patents
By Mimi C. Goller
Know-how and technology are key factors in a business's commercial success, and protecting this valuable information is critical. However, using the wrong intellectual property protection could cost you everything. The author reviews the various advantages and disadvantages with trade secrets and patents, and provides some important factors to consider when determining which form of protection to use.