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American Dream Turned Nightmare: Liability for Undisclosed Defects in Real Estate Sales

Damage caused by defects that a home's seller knew about but did not disclose can be a nasty surprise. Sellers, buyers, real estate agents, home inspectors, and contractors all have responsibilities to look closely and carefully at any property whose purchase they are involved with.

By Kevin David Trost

The Legal Treatment of Vaccine Injury Claims

Claims alleging injury from vaccines must be brought in specialized federal tribunals. Learn about the current legal treatment of vaccine injury claims, including claims related to COVID-19 vaccines, and the statutory processes applicable to them.

By Austin J. Malinowski & Grant C. Killoran

Tipping Off with Bucks Lawyer Mike Sneathern

Every professional sports team depends on talented people both on and off the court. Mike Sneathern is one person helping the Milwaukee Bucks succeed and thrive, in his role as Bucks' chief legal officer.

By Joe Forward

Opinions, Voices & Ideas

President's Message
When There Are Nine
For the first time, all State Bar elected officers will be women. As Kathy Brost explains, this didn't "just happen." It takes an ongoing commitment to bring diverse voices to the table.

Your State Bar
Back to the Future
Rather than dwell on the difficulties we all faced in this COVID year, Larry Martin focuses on our successes, resilience, and ability to face our challenges together, though physically apart.

10 Questions
Nikki Yang: Cultural Lessons in Life and Law
Nikki Yang grew up in the province of Anhui, in eastern China, and now practices law with a small firm in Madison. She was drawn to Wisconsin by the U.W. Law School's faculty and learning environment.

As I See It
From the Lens of a Federal Defender: Navigating the Murky Intersection of State and Federal Law
Anderson Gansner says lawyers who practice primarily in Wisconsin state courts can learn from their counterparts with federal-court practices, and vice versa.

Ethics
Court Appearances During the Pandemic
Withdrawal from representation is a viable alternative for lawyers who are concerned about their own medical conditions and the potential effects of COVID-19, says Dean Dietrich.

Managing Risk
Technology Competence Is a Core Ethical Obligation
Tom Watson gives tips on competently using technology to reduce confidentiality breaches and other risky practice errors.

Technology
What You Need to Know: Mandatory Appellate Court eFiling Begins July 1
Sheila Reiff and Marcia Vandercook explain appellate eFiling, which begins July 1 in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. If you're familiar with circuit court eFiling, you'll find the appellate eFiling system familiar and easy to use.

Career
Building Community: Black Law Students Gain Experience through Advocacy Programs
Mason Higgins explains why advocacy training programs, like the U.W. Black Law Students Association participation in mock trial and moot court programs, deserve support.

Final Thought
What Do We Got on the Spacecraft That's Good?
During crises, lawyers should take a page from NASA. Instead of being overwhelmed by the negatives, Emily Kelchen urges figuring out what we already have that is good.