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Capitol Training: Wisconsin Lawyers in Congress

Legal training aids Wisconsin's congressional delegates in their work on various committees and across all issues ... from analyzing problems from multiple perspectives to evaluating the effect of laws in the real world. Read what Wisconsin's delegates think lawyers should watch for in the current session.

Coming Together: The State Bar's First 125 Years - Part I

Why and how did Wisconsin's attorneys come together to form an association in 1878? To commemorate the State Bar's 125th anniversary in 2003, this article looks at some of the key events, issues, and personalities that caused the formation of the State Bar and helped to set its course for future generations.

By Dianne Molvig

Legal News and Trends

Letters to the Editor

Opinions, Voices & Ideas

Inside the Bar
Top off your CLE and networking experiences by indulging in "anniversary cake" in celebration of the State Bar's first 125 years during the Annual Convention, May 7-9, in Milwaukee.

President's Message
By a narrow margin, IOLTA funding for legal aid to the poor survives a constitutional challenge.

Editorial
Are We Really Raising the Bar?
Lawyers have a responsibility to alter the behaviors that tarnish their image and that of the profession. It begins with the individual attorney and starts by treating clients as people, not as cases.

Capitol Training
Wisconsin Lawyers in Congress 2
Legal training aids Wisconsin's congressional delegates in their work on various committees and across all issues ... from analyzing problems from multiple perspectives to evaluating the effect of laws in the real world. Read what Wisconsin's delegates think lawyers should watch for in the current session.

Practice Tips
Determining administrative intent is important to lawyers who are trying to ascertain if an administrative regulation applies to their clients. Read how scope statements can help, and learn where to find them.

Technology
If your firm is still squeezing the last ounce of life out of Windows 98 on some of your PC systems, you need to read this to learn some coping techniques.

Legislative Watch
Wisconsin's Biennial Budget BilL affects court budgets and increases filing fees. This column identifies budget items that affect Wisconsin's justice system.

Editorial Sidebars
Guest editorial sidebars.

From the Archives

Managing Risk
Managing Records Effectively
Well-managed records can speed up disaster recovery. If your files are in A shambles now, expect a longer recovery period if disaster strikes. This column covers the fundamentals of an effective records management plan. Future columns will address electronic records management and document recovery techniques following a disaster.