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The Threat of Violence: What Wisconsin Lawyers Experience

A recent survey regarding threats and violence against Wisconsin lawyers and judges reveals that 49.1 percent of respondents said they had been threatened or physically assaulted at least once. This places Wisconsin second for percentage of respondents reporting threats and violence of the 29 statewide surveys conducted by the author.

By Stephen D. Kelson

What's the Buzz? 2018 Farm Bill

The 2018 Farm Bill's reforms, technology investments, and rural-to-urban diversification provisions will stir up new business for strapped farmers and emerging entrepreneurs. The bill also presents opportunity for Wisconsin lawyers who represent such clients.

By Thomas J. McClure

As I See It
Chapter 128: A Change Will Do Us Good

Wisconsin Statutes chapter 128 provides for an assignment for benefit of creditors as a solution for businesses facing financial trouble, but the chapter is badly out of date. It is time to look critically at the statute, modernize it, and provide real guidance to parties and state court judges.

By Hon. Catherine J. Furay

Opinions, Voices & Ideas

President's Message
Terms End; Mission Endures
As president, Chris Rogers has had a front-row seat, witnessing the unbelievable work you do for clients and other people you serve.

Your State Bar
Celebrating Life and Building a Legacy
Larry Martin says a donation to the Wisconsin Law Foundation is an ideal way to celebrate individuals past and present.

101
How to Pursue a Civil Harassment Order
Susan Schaubel provides the steps needed to obtain a civil harassment order.

10 Questions
Saveon Grenell: Mentoring Detained Youth
Saveon Grenell is using skills honed through the State Bar of Wisconsin Leadership Academy to help youths.

Ethics
Duties When Client Threatens to Cause Harm
Dean Dietrich explains that, in specific circumstances, the duty to protect client information can be outweighed by the duty to warn of future harm.

Managing Risk
Are Your Practice Management Systems Working?
Tom Watson says technology and practice management systems can help you avoid administrative errors – if you know how to use them.

Marketing
7 Strategies to Boost Your Social Media Performance
Dorothy Rausa provides seven simple concepts to take your law firm’s social media performance to the next level.

On Balance
Incivility at Work: Coping When You Work With a Jerk
Paula Davis-Laack provides tips for surviving in an unpleasant environment and promoting civility.

Solutions
Court Reporter Shortage: Wisconsin Adopts "Blended System"
Katherine Carpenter says Wisconsin now has a "blended system" that uses monitored digital audio reporting to produce the verbatim records of court proceedings.

Technology
13 Cybersecurity Questions Lawyers Often Ask
Sharon Nelson and John Simek answer 13 most commonly asked questions to help lawyers be proactive with legal technology.

Final Thought
Don’t Stop Believing … In Yourself
If you find yourself consumed with thoughts of not being good enough, Jennifer Johnson encourages you to face the fear head on.