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Wisconsin Lawyer
The Official Publication of the State Bar of Wisconsin
October
2018
Volume
91
Number
9
Features
Out of Office:
Extended Leave is Not a Required ADA Accommodation
In
Severson v. Heartland Woodcraft
, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals held that an employee needing an extended leave of two or more months for treatment of a disability is not protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The author summarizes the parties' arguments and the three-judge panel's decision.
By David A. McClurg
Regulatory Reform: Moving Policymaking from State Agencies to the Legislature
In its 2017-18 session, the Wisconsin Legislature continued efforts to reduce the rulemaking authority of state administrative agencies. In the short term, the legislation imposes additional obligations on the agencies and on the legislature itself.
By Jodi E. Jensen
The Future of Employee Collective Action Waivers
The U.S. Supreme Court's 2018 decision in
Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis
concluded that the Federal Arbitration Act governs the enforceability of waivers to participate in collective actions. As a result, these employees’ efforts to litigate federal wage claims through collective actions in federal court are barred.
By Douglas O. Smith
Opinions, Voices & Ideas
President's Message
Committing to Your Business Needs
Christopher Rogers introduces a new partnership tailored to meet your cybersecurity needs no matter the size of your firm.
Your State Bar
A Sacred and Fundamental Right
Voting is a basic right. Executive Director Larry Martin reminds you to exercise it in November.
101
Cyber Insurance: Necessary, Expensive, and Confusing as Hell
If your law practice relies on computer technology, you need cyber insurance. Sharon Nelson and John Simek provide tips for shopping for the right kind.
Ethics
Soliciting Questions on Websites: Proceed with Care
Lawyers can answer questions posed on law firm websites, but Dean Dietrich warns the website must clearly indicate that neither questions nor answers create an attorney/client relationship.
On Balance
The Importance of High-quality Relationships at Work
Lawyers' professional success depends largely on what they know. Paula Davis-Laack says who they know is vital to their health and well-being.
Reflections
Mergers & Marriages: How to Get to Know a Partner
Before taking on a corporate partner – especially one you hardly know – Clyde Tinnen advises doing the due diligence you would perform in any M&A transaction, or even in a personal relationship before contemplating marriage.
Technology
'Text A Lawyer' App: More Uberization of Legal Services
New apps might make finding a lawyer almost as easy as hailing a cab. But, Aviva Kaiser says, lawyers still must comply with the ethics rules when providing their services.
Final Thought
The Importance of Reunion
Roy Evans says reunions reinforce our common bonds, regenerate our friendships, and reinvigorate our spirits.
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