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The Myth of the Match:
Pattern Matching in Cases Involving Firearms Evidence

The prosecution of Luigi Mangione, charged with murdering a health insurance company executive in New York City in December, is an opportunity to bring into public view scientific critiques of pattern matching relative to firearms evidence.

By Emily J. Prokesh

Orders Without Borders: Universal Injunctions in Federal and State Courts

The recent nationwide injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act has caught the attention of many in the legal community. The authors discuss the ongoing debate about the legality and propriety of nationwide injunctions and examine whether the same arguments apply to statewide injunctions in Wisconsin.

By Sopen Shah & Nicholas J. Surprise

Anybody’s Guess: Reducing Federal Courts' Conjecture in Determining Wisconsin Law

How should a federal court determine Wisconsin law when there is a published Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision but no Wisconsin Supreme Court decision on point? The author considers the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals' approach to the task, including recent noteworthy cases, and suggests several guidelines.

By Charles H. Barr

Opinions, Voices & Ideas

President's Message
Valet in Auro: Appreciating the Value of Legal Assistants, Paralegals, and Clerks
Ryan Billings says paralegals and other professionals in law firms are a cherished resource that help make our legal system function.

Your State Bar
Honoring & Celebrating a Great Leader
Larry Martin invites members to receptions in May as the State Bar of Wisconsin honors Michelle Behnke as the new president of the American Bar Association.

Q&A Profile
Not Afraid to Go to Trial: Thadd J. Llaurado on Personal Injury Litigation
Shannon Green profiles Thadd J. Llaurado, the 2024 Robert L. Habush Trial Lawyer of the Year.

Nuts & Bolts
Crisis Communication Tips for Today's Highly Connected World
Mark Yontz explains how lawyers can help clients navigate communication challenges. "No comment" doesn't cut it, but planning with a prepared response can go a long way in the court of public opinion.

Ethics
Breaking Up Is Hard: How to Withdraw Ethically
Stacie Rosenzweig provides tips to ethically withdraw from an attorney-client relationship.

On Balance
Controlling!? Who, Me?
Julie Bonasso provides three strategies to let go of the need to control and regain emotional balance.

The Lawyer's Journey
Effective Leadership: Perfection Is Not Required
Amber Ault says great leaders know that they don't know everything. Their openness to feedback and criticism helps develop the core effective-leadership trait of resilience.

Technology
Critical Training: Cybersecurity Awareness for Law Firm Employees
Because employees are involved in more than 80% of successful cybersecurity attacks, law firms must require regular, mandatory training for all employees. Sharon Nelson, John Simek, and Michael Maschke explain.

Final Thought
February: A Time to Reflect, Plan, and Implement Change
Erin Ogden says February is the shortest month, but it is full of sparkling possibilities and opportunities.