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Ryan Billings: Litigator Aims to Be Ambassador for Wisconsin Lawyers

As State Bar president, Ryan Billings plans to also focus on lawyer wellness and ensure that the State Bar provides good value to its members.

By Jeff M. Brown

Understanding the New FTC Rule on Non-Compete Clauses and Challenges to It

The Federal Trade Commission's recent final rule banning the use or enforcement of non-compete clauses and agreements with workers could affect countless businesses, employers, and employees.

By Robert B. Corris

Medicare Set-Aside Arrangements: Submit or Not Submit?

This article provides a background on the Medicare Secondary Payer Act and Medicare set-aside arrangements (MSAs) and things that attorneys practicing in worker's compensation law should consider from the time of case opening.

By Aaron Frederickson

As I See It
Left in the Dark: State v. A.G. & Burden of Proof in Involuntary TPR Dispositional Hearings

Despite many mentions in unpublished opinions and the recent lengthy journey of one case through the Wisconsin court system, crucial issues regarding the burden of proof, if any, at termination-of-parental-rights disposition hearings remain unresolved.

By Hon. Christopher R. Foley

State Bar Members Play Vital Role in State Judicial Appointments

Wisconsin governors have long relied on committees of State Bar of Wisconsin members for advice when making judicial appointments.

By Jeff M. Brown

Opinions, Voices & Ideas

Your State Bar
Finding, Building & Growing Community
Larry Martin says the Center for Black Excellence and Culture, being built in Madison, holds the promise of profound impact for Wisconsin and the legal community.

Ethics
Panic! At the Hypo
Stacie Rosenzweig says a new ABA ethics opinion about lawyers' responsibilities while seeking information and advice about client matters is relevant despite the decades’ old technology underlying electronic lists (listservs).

Managing Risk
What Comes Next? Succession Planning for Civil Litigators
Matt Beier explains the importance of succession planning specific to civil litigation and offers tips for civil litigators.

On Balance
Imposter Syndrome in the Legal Profession: Breaking the Cycle of Self-Sabotage
Julie Bonasso explains that while perfectionism is the head honcho of the inner critic for lawyers, imposter syndrome is the inner critic on steroids.

Technology
How to Ghost the Bad Guys and Protect Your Privacy
Regularly reviewing your online presence can help protect you from various threats, including phishing scams, ransomware, and identity theft. James Pearson gives tips on how to clean up your online data.

Women History Makers
Tamara B. Packard: When Work Is Advocacy
Writers Shannon Green and Jeff Brown profile Tamara Packard who, over 25 years, has represented individuals and entities in employment-related matters and in civil rights and election law litigation.

Final Thought
A Closing Statement
Dean Dietrich reflects on his experience as State Bar of Wisconsin president during his term that ended June 30, 2024.