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January
17, 2024
Features
- - U.S. Supreme Court to Tackle Important Criminal Issues in 2023-24 Term
  - This article previews six of the 11 criminal cases due to be decided during the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023-24 term.
- - Finding (and Maybe Keeping) Lost Property
  - Have you found something of value recently? The laws surrounding found property in Wisconsin have a deep history. Douglas Frazer explores the history and whether it is truly "finders keepers" in Wisconsin.
Media
- Q&A with Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul
State Bar
- State Bar Will Vigorously Defend Constitutional Challenge to Diversity Clerkship Program
- The Wisconsin Lawyer's Guide to Earning, Tracking, and Reporting CLE
- Develop Leadership Skills: Run for Government, Nonresident, or Young Lawyers Division Boards
- Nominate an Outstanding Jurist, Lawyer, Diversity Advocate, Legal Worker, or Law Student
Member Services
- New Discount Program: The Computer Center Offers IT Products, Services, and Support
Rotunda Report
- A Look Back at Grassroots Engagement in 2023
Practice
- Q&A: Meet Lindsay Fedler, Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
- What Lawyers Need to Know About Mental Health Therapists
- Ethics
  Know Your (Material) Limits
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- In 4-3 Decision, Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Legislative Maps
- Inclusion of Non-active Substances in Drugged Driving Law Is Constitutional
- Split on Court of Appeals Over Access to Voter Ineligibility Forms
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Hearing Order 23-04: Modification of SCR Chapter 10, Regulation of the State Bar
- Hearing Order 23-05: Rules Relating to Appellate Court Proceedings From Orders Entered Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 971.14 Regarding Pretrial Competency Rulings in Criminal Cases
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February
07, 2024
Features
- - Billings and Johnson Are Candidates for State Bar's Top Leadership Spot
  - The State Bar’s 2024 president-elect race features two candidates with diverse experiences: Ryan Billings and Jennifer Johnson of Milwaukee. Learn about each candidate's background and views on the important issues facing the legal profession and the State Bar.
- - Promise and Peril: Using AI for Transactional Documents
  - Practical and ethical considerations are paramount when using artificial intelligence to help draft transactional documents.
Media
- Reserve Your Spot: Young Lawyers Conference Is March 8
State Bar
- State Bar Welcomes 18 New Attorneys Through Diploma Privilege
- Reconnect with Your Profession: Serve on a State Bar Committee
- 50 or More Pro Bono Hours in 2023? Certify Now for Pro Bono Honor Society
- Mock Trial: Volunteers Needed for Semifinals in March
- State Bar Seeks ABA Delegates for Two-year Terms – Petitions Due April 15
Events
- Attend the Young Lawyers Conference on March 8
New Products
- PINNACLE CLE Program Attendees: Where to Find Your Book Discount Code
Practice
- Legal Research 101: Selling a Small Business or Firm in Wisconsin
- Ethics
  Know Your (Material) Limits
- Think Wisconsin Construction Disputes Use a Local Venue? Maybe Not
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- WFEA Ban on Considering Arrest Record Limited to Criminal Charges
- Canine Vehicle Search Controlled by Police Didn’t Meet Instinct Exception
- ‘Nothing to Talk About’ Not Enough to Invoke Right to Remain Silent
- More Court News ...
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February
21, 2024
Features
- - Attorneys Come Together to Support Black Cultural Center
  - "Diversity is something we want to be able to retain in our firms and our companies" says Melissa Caulum Williams, senior counsel at Husch Blackwell LLP.
- - The Rise of Labor in Health Care: Labor Law Developments in 2023
  - There were many changes to the labor landscape for health care organizations in 2023. Christopher Toner provides a labor law update for health care organizations that employ both union and non-union workforces.
Media
- See the Legal System's Future: Be a Mock Trial Judge
- Support the Center for Black Excellence and Culture
State Bar
- Final Call: Run for a 2024-25 State Bar Board of Governors Position
- Law Foundation Grants Available for Charitable and Public Education Programs – Apply by April 5
- 50 or More Pro Bono Hours in 2023? Certify Now for Pro Bono Honor Society
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Rotunda Report
- Legislators Introduce Judicial Security Measures
Practice
- Q&A: Michael Morse on Local Government Practice
- Ethical Dilemma
  Charging Electronic Payment Fees
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Orders Phillips' Name Placed on 2024 Ballot
- Service in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Sufficient for Visa Denials
- Court of Appeals: Waiver by Litigation Conduct Is Issue for Court, Not Arbitrator
- More Court News ...
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March
06, 2024
Features
- - Leading the State Bar: Q&A with President-elect Candidates
  - The candidates, who practice in the Milwaukee area, discuss how they would address the challenges facing Wisconsin attorneys.
- - Breaking Barriers: The Rise of Women in Law Firms and the Shifting Landscape of Legal Associates Across the Nation
  - The National Association for Law Placement recently issued its latest diversity report on race, ethnicity, and gender in the legal profession. Srishti Ponnala discusses the report, which highlights the legal profession’s slow evolution toward a more diverse and inclusive future.
Media
- Connect, Learn, and Relax: Annual Meeting & Conference is June 19-21, in Green Bay
State Bar
- Board of Governors Discusses FY 2025 Budget
- Reconnect with Your Profession: Serve on a State Bar Committee
- State Bar Seeks ABA Delegates for Two-year Terms – Petitions Due April 15
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
- Attend the Young Lawyers Conference on March 8
Rotunda Report
- March Madness: Legislature Enters Final Quarter
Practice
- Blink or You'll Miss It: Wisconsin's Traffic Laws on Turn Signals
- Nurturing Growth: The Crucial Role of Referral Sources for Lawyers in Solo and Small Firms
- Research 101: Medical Malpractice and Health Care Provider Liability Resources
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Marsy’s Law Did Not Repeal Limitation on Juvenile Restitution
- Plea Was Knowing Despite Court’s Misinformation About Maximum Sentence
- Seventh Circuit: Gaps in Treatment Before Age of 22 Fatal to Social Security Claim
- More Court News ...
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March
20, 2024
Features
- - Go, Fight, Win! March Madness in the Courtroom
  - Litigation over disputes arising from high school sporting events is common in Wisconsin and other states.
- - Fifty-year Member: Attorney Linda Roberson
  - Linda Roberson helped change the face of the University of Wisconsin Law School and built the largest family law firm in the state.
Media
- Communicate More Effectively: Tips Ahead of AMC
State Bar
- April Elections: Who Will Represent You on the State Bar Board of Governors?
- President-elect Jane Bucher Appointed Judge, Leaving a State Bar Officer Vacancy
- Madison West Gains Top Mock Trial Spot in Close Finals Round
- Reconnect with Your Profession: Serve on a State Bar Committee
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
- Dr. Richard Davidson to Present 'Healthy Minds in the Legal Profession' Starting April 10
Rotunda Report
- Grassroots in Your Backyard
Practice
- Ethics
  The Story of Stuff
- AI and More AI: Takeaways from the ABA TECHSHOW
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Case Management Order Not Enough to Bind Plaintiffs Without Privity
- Different Standard of Foreseeability under Federal Employer’s Liability Act
- Admission of Drinking, Illegal Parking Sufficient for OWI
- More Court News ...
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April
03, 2024
Features
- - AMC Speakers To Discuss Increasing Role of AI in Legal Industry
  - Louisiana Appeals Court Judge Scott Schlegel and Rutgers Law Professor David Kemp are using artificial intelligence to blaze new trails in the legal industry.
- - A Punitive Damages Primer
  - There is very little case law in Wisconsin analyzing claims for punitive damages. However, understanding the applicable statute, its history, and the small body of case law is important, writes Kristen Scheuerman.
State Bar
- Celebrate these 15 Leaders in the Law
- State Bar Elections: Electronic Ballots are Due April 26
- Who Will Make Your Healthcare Decisions? Get Free Health Care Decisions Planning Guide April 10-24
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Rotunda Report
- Governor Signs Trust Law and Remote Witnessing Bills
Practice
- Notice: Circuit Court Filing Fee (eFiling Fee) Will Increase by $15 Effective May 1
- Legal Research 101: Understanding Judicial Misconduct and Disability in Wisconsin
- Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Bottom Up Podcast Episode 17
- Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act Becomes Law: Judicial Council Update
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Catholic Charities Don’t Qualify for Unemployment Tax Exemption
- Interlocutory Appeal Is Method For Appealing Denial of Judicial Substitution
- Renewed Debate Over Dismissals for Improvidently Granted Petitions
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Notice of Petition for Reinstatement of Steven D. Johnson
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April
17, 2024
Features
- - Judge James Daley: From Decorated Marine to the Rock County Bench
  - Judge James P. Daley (retired) of Rock County Circuit Court is the 2024 recipient of the Lifetime Jurist Award. Find out more about Judge Daley, who is being honored for his long career on the bench.
- - Courts Grapple with Issues Raised by Searches of Digital Devices
  - This article examines three cases involving constitutional issues related to the searches of digital devices – issues that might soon be taken up by Wisconsin courts.
Media
- Mental Health Literacy for Lawyers CLE on May 31
State Bar
- State Bar Board Approves FY 2025 Budget, Takes Other Actions
- State Bar Elections: Electronic Ballots are Due April 26
Member Services
- Referral Service Connects Lawyers with Clients Virtually
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
New Products
- Who Will Make Your Healthcare Decisions? Get Free Health Care Decisions Planning Guide April 10-24
Rotunda Report
- State Bar’s 2023-24 Legislative Session Ends with Several Notable Accomplishments
Practice
- Ethical Dilemma
  Closing a Solo Practice
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Military Disability Pay Not Subject To Division in Divorce Decree
- Red Eyes, Slow Speech, Cigarette Enough to Justify Sobriety Test
- Lack of Geographic Limitation Made Insurance Provision Ambiguous
- More Court News ...
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May
01, 2024
Features
- - As Changes Loom, Hot Market Keeps Real Estate Lawyers Busy
  - A hot buyers' market and the settlement of a lawsuit over buyer agent commissions are keeping real estate lawyers busy.
- - FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Non-Competes
  - On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission issued its long-awaited Non-Compete Clause Rule. The rule prohibits non-compete clauses as an unfair method of restraining competition under the Federal Trade Commission Act.
Media
- Renowned Psychologist, Richard Davidson, Presents 'Healthy Minds for Lawyers'
State Bar
- State Bar President-elect Post Goes to Ryan Billings
- Iris Christenson: This Diversity Champion Is Not Slowing Down
- Leadership Development Summit: Boosting Careers with Leadership Skills
- Welcome to 11 New Wisconsin Lawyers
- Update: Annual Court Assessments and State Bar Dues Statements
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
- Last Chance! Early Bird Registration for State Bar Annual Meeting & Conference Ends May 10
Rotunda Report
- Rotunda Report
  State Bar Advocacy: Creating Good Policy Is Good Politics
Practice
- Law Day: Voices of Democracy in Times of Change
- Law Day 2024: Honoring Our Legal Heritage and Democratic Values
- Legal Research 101: Treatment Courts
- Podcast: The Parade of Horribles in Legal Malpractice Claims, Tom Watson
- Seeing to Your Emotional Health is a Vital Part of Your Practice
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Dismissal Under OWI ‘Single-Conviction’ Statute Can Be Reversed
- Failure to Enforce Rule Against Jail Cell Coverings Not Unreasonable
- Intentional Conduct Can Be Covered ‘Occurrence’ Under Insurance Policy
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit: Notice of Proposed Circuit Rule Changes and Opportunity for Comment
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May
15, 2024
Features
- - Unreasonable Refusal to Rehire: When Must Employers Rehire Injured Employees?
  - Wis. Stat. section 102.35(3) provides a penalty of up to one year’s wages for employers who fail to rehire injured workers where suitable work is available within their restrictions. Naomi Swain discusses the elements necessary for such a claim and important practice points for counsel.
- - 50-year Member Profile: Jim Johnson
  - Service to the State Bar of Wisconsin helped Jim Johnson build a successful litigation practice in northern Wisconsin. Learn about this 50-year member.
Media
- From the Bench: Tips for Young Lawyers
State Bar
- Billings Fills Vacancy at State Bar President-elect, Will Become President July 1
- Representing a Community of Caring: Philomena Kebec is Pro Bono Attorney of the Year
- Cassel Villarreal: Dedicated to Wisconsin's High School Mock Trial Program
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Practice
- Mitigating the Weight Lawyers Carry
- Ethics
  "Ethics Song '89": Conversations About More Than the Weather
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Firing of Police Officer After Facebook Posts about Bucks Player
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Turns Down Constitutional Challenge to State Adoption Law
- Failure to Enforce Rule Against Jail Cell Coverings Not Unreasonable
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Final Order 23-05: Appellate Court Proceedings Regarding Pretrial Competency Rulings in Criminal Cases
- Final Order 23-04: Modification of SCR Chapter 10, Regulation of the State Bar
- Petition to Reinstate Sean D. Cooper
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June
05, 2024
Features
- - Recent Legislative Changes to Wisconsin Criminal Code
  - The Wisconsin Legislature made numerous changes to the criminal code in the recently concluded session. This article examines six of them.
- - How Can You Help Pay for Your Student's Education?
  - As academic years end and summer arrives, many families may explore what the educational future holds for their children and grandchildren. As with anything else, proper planning is key.
Media
- Young Lawyer of the Year: Abrielle Newman
State Bar
- UW Admissions: Welcome to 200 New Wisconsin Lawyers
- Marquette Admissions: Welcome to 185 New Wisconsin Lawyers
- Admitted in 1974: State Bar Celebrates 50-year Members
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
- Intellectual Property Academy in July: Register by June 9 for Best Rate
Rotunda Report
- State Bar Honors Rep. Evan Goyke with Scales of Justice Award
Practice
- Podcast: Stress, Sleep Deprivation, and Lawyer Wellness with Amber Ault
- Legal Research 101: Tribal Law
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Wisconsin Court of Appeals: Punitive Damages Cap Applies To Total Compensatory Award
- Seventh Circuit Orders Release of Convicted Murderer Denied Appeal, Unless State Grants New Trial
- Court Nixes Challenge From Businessman Denied COVID Funds Because of Rally Attendance
- More Court News ...
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June
19, 2024
Features
- - Endangered Species: Civil Jury Trials Are Increasingly Rare
  - The number of civil jury trials in Wisconsin has dropped sharply over the last 30 years. In this article, two civil litigators discuss the reasons why.
- - 'Crazy Fast': As AI Evolves, State Bar Associations Respond
  - AI's rapid advance has big implications for the legal system. State bar associations are beginning to take notice.
Media
- Trial Tips for Young Lawyers
State Bar
- Jennifer Bias is State's New Public Defender
- You’re Invited: ABA Task Force on American Democracy Listening Tour is July 9
- Update: Annual Court Assessments and State Bar Dues Statements
Member Services
- New Discount Program: Morphic Helps You Create a Professional Website in Minutes
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
- Plan Now for August CLE: Family Law and Indian Law Conferences
Practice
- Ethical Dilemma
  Minimizing Imputed Prospective-Client Conflicts
- This Should Be Part of Every Lawyer's Education
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Gun Purchase Barred by Expunged Domestic Violence Misdemeanor
- Wisconsin Court of Appeals: PSC Order Was Invalid, Unpromulgated Rule
- Request that Probation Agent Stall Defendant Not Prosecutorial Misconduct
- More Court News ...
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July
03, 2024
Features
- - U.S. Supreme Court Overrules Chevron, Term Concludes with 59 Opinions
  - The U.S. Supreme Court issued its final decision this week, totaling 59 opinions for the October 2023 Term. Of those, 25 decisions were decided by a 6-3 or 5-4 majority.
- - Tips and Trends from the State Bar's Annual Meeting & Conference in Green Bay
  - It wasn't just the Bench and Bar Bash at Lambeau Field that sparked conversation and enthusiasm at the State Bar's recent Annual Meeting & Conference.
Media
- AI Offers Multiple Benefits to State Judicial Systems
State Bar
- Petition Requests Voluntary CLE on "Cultural Competency" and "Reduction of Bias"
- Into the Breach: Ryan Billings Sworn in as 69th State Bar President
- State Bar Board of Governors Opens 2024 Annual Meeting & Conference
Member Services
- Expand Your Reach: State Bar's Referral Service Connects You with Clients
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
- You’re Invited: ABA Task Force on American Democracy Listening Tour is July 9
- Plan Now for August CLE: Family Law and Indian Law Conferences
Rotunda Report
- Summer Events to Keep You Plugged into Democracy
Practice
- Podcast: Making the Most of Summer Law Clerkships, Tips for First Year Associates
- Legal Research 101: Wisconsin Recreation Laws
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Prolonged Traffic Stop of Sleeping Driver Not Justified by Caretaker Role
- Prohibition on Condemnation Power Applies to Sidewalk Projects
- Parent’s Failure to Appear in TPR Trial Triggers Two-day Waiting Period
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Final Order 22-03: Retention of Records in Eviction Cases
- Order 16-05E: Creation of a Pilot Project for Dedicated Trial Court Judicial Dockets for Large Claim Business and Commercial Cases
- Petition to Reinstate Michael D. Petersen
- U.S. Court of Appeals – 7th Circuit: Notice of Proposed Rule Changes, Comment Period
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July
17, 2024
Features
- - Court Ruling on River Dispute Raises Water Law Questions
  - A recent court ruling calls into question longstanding principles underlying the right of boaters and others to use the state's navigable waterways in certain situations.
- - Finding (and Maybe Keeping) Lost Property: Epilogue
  - A hypothetical involving a child who finds lost treasure becomes reality after two teenagers find silver dollars valued at over $10,000.
Media
- Mentor of the Year is Nicholas Cerwin
State Bar
- Meet the Candidates for President-elect: Vote in October
- Honor a Solo or Small-firm Leader: Nominations for Lederer Award Due Sept. 6
- Awards Support New Lawyers Representing Underserved People: Apply by Aug. 30
- Law Foundation Grants Help Children, Families, and Access to Justice
- Executive Committee Takes Up Keller Dues Evaluation Aug. 23 for Fiscal Year 2026
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Practice
- American Bar Association Brings Democracy Listening Tour to Wisconsin
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- Conway Nominated to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Court
- First Amendment Protects Intimidating Statements by Protestor
- Reliance on Adoptive Parent’s Promise Not Enough to Withdraw Plea
- Seventh Circuit: Credit Denial Justified by Hollow Allocution
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Final Order 23-01: Appellate Review of Motions for Relief Pending Appeal
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August
07, 2024
Features
- - Special Election: Gartzke and Lasker Are State Bar President-elect Candidates
  - The special election for State Bar of Wisconsin president-elect features two candidates familiar with the challenges faced by solo practitioners and small firm attorneys. Learn more about the candidates.
- - Weighty Matters: The U.S. Supreme Court and Stays of Execution
  - This article examines statistics on the death penalty and looks at two recent stays of execution granted by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Media
- Guidance from the Bench for Young Lawyers: Appellate Tips
State Bar
- Diversity Clerkship Program Jump-starts Legal Careers
- The Surprising Way You May End Up with a Client’s Claim of Dishonest Conduct
- Hone Your Skills: Apply Today for the G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy
- Executive Committee Takes Up Keller Dues Evaluation Aug. 23 for Fiscal Year 2026
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Rotunda Report
- Joint Legislative Council Begins 2024 Study Committee Process
Practice
- Ethics
  Panic! At the Hypo
- Legal Research 101: Tips to Jump-start Your Research and Use AI
- Podcast: Finding Your Niche with YLD President Anthony Procaccio
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Overrules Teigen, Authorizes Ballot Boxes
- Appeals Court Clarifies Witness ‘Address’ Requirement in Absentee Ballot Case
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Amended Order 22-03: Retention of Records in Eviction Cases
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August
21, 2024
Features
- - 50-Year Member Profile: Unrest Sparked Law Career of William Gleisner III
  - Bill Gleisner's career has been marked by landmark victories for disabled clients and leadership on the Wisconsin Judicial Council.
- - Should You Respond to Bad Legal Advice on Social Media?
  - When attorneys encounter bad legal advice on social media, what should they do? Sarah Bondar says that sometimes being helpful can cause problems, and that the reward does not outweigh the risk.
Media
- Plenary on Discovery Issues Kicks Off Solo and Small Firm Conference
State Bar
- Michelle Behnke Elected American Bar Association President-elect
- Litigation Update: State Bar Will Vigorously Defend Keller Procedures
- Awards Support New Lawyers Representing Underserved People: Apply by Aug. 30
- Executive Committee Takes Up Keller Dues Evaluation Aug. 23 for Fiscal Year 2026
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
- Reserve Your Spot: Solo and Small Firm Conference is Oct. 17-19
- September CLE Programming from State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE
New Products
- Recent Book Releases from State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE
Practice
- New Rule Improves Procedures for Appeals of Prejudgment Incompetency & Involuntary Medication Orders in Criminal Cases
- The SPD Assigned Counsel Program: Fulfilling the Promise of the Sixth Amendment
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Blurry Nomination Papers Complied With Statutory Requirements
- Prompt Reassignment Defeats Claims of Hostile Workplace
- Police Pressure on Juvenile Requires Suppression of Statements
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Hearing Order 24-01: Reserve Judge Per Diem for Judicial Education
- Hearing Order 16-05E: Pilot Project for Dedicated Trial Court Judicial Dockets for Large Claim Business and Commercial Cases
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September
04, 2024
Features
- - Special Election in October: Q&A with President-elect Candidates
  - Get to know the State Bar president-elect candidates as they discuss how they would address the challenges facing Wisconsin attorneys. The election takes place in October to fill a vacancy in the position.
- - Geofencing and the Fourth Amendment: Split in U.S. Circuit Courts
  - This article examines two recent U.S. Court of Appeals opinions that reached different conclusions on whether the use of geofencing data to identify suspects violates the Fourth Amendment's warrant requirement.
Media
- Tips for Handling Marijuana Issues in Family Court
State Bar
- Gain Confidence In Your Leadership Skills: Apply Today for the G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy
- Enhancing Your Security: New Protocols for Safeguarding Your Online Profile
- Honor a Solo or Small-firm Leader: Nominations for Lederer Award Due Sept. 6
- Help a Colleague: Volunteers Needed for WisLAP Monitoring Program
Member Services
- New Discount Program: Nextpoint Offers eDiscovery Solutions
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Events
- WSSFC in October: Answering Your Technology Questions
Rotunda Report
- Expungement Reform: A Pathway to Employment and a New Beginning
Practice
- Legal Research 101: Locating Company Profiles on a Budget
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Failure to Object to Post-hearing Lineup Identification Not Deficient
- No Warrant Required for Cell Phone Data of Armed Man Heading Toward Unrest
- Sullivan Test Inapplicable to Prior Conviction Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases
- More Court News ...
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September
18, 2024
Features
- - Mary Triggiano: On the Vital Necessity for Restorative Justice
  - Judge Mary Triggiano is the recipient of the Wisconsin Law Foundation's 2024 Charles L. Goldberg Distinguished Service Award. Find out more about her career and accomplishments, and why she is passionate about restorative justice.
- - Farm Bankruptcies Reach Record Low
  - Farm bankruptcies are down. David Krekeler explores why that is and the differences between Chapter 12 and Subchapter V filings.
Media
- What Clients Want: Tips From A Lawyer Turned Client
State Bar
- 'Go for It:' Why You Should Run for a State Bar Officer or Board Position
- Help a Colleague, Boost Your Practice: Sign Up for Mentorship Program by Oct. 15
Events
- Reserve Your Spot: Solo & Small Firm Conference is Oct. 17-19
- October CLE Programming from State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE
New Products
- Recent Book Releases from State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE
Rotunda Report
- Returning Wisconsin Youth to Juvenile Court
Practice
- Ethics
  Don't Leave Clients in the Lurch: Prepare a Succession Plan Today
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Failure to Address Jurisdictional Issue Rendered Appeal Frivolous
- Cellphone Tower Separation Ordinance Preempted by State Law
- Seventh Circuit Upholds Decision Denying Coverage for Autism-related Treatment
Official Notices
- Petition to Reinstate Kevin R. Rosin
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October
02, 2024
Features
- - Legal Aid Groups Seek Increase to Annual Fee Assessed to Wisconsin Lawyers
  - A petition before the Wisconsin Supreme Court – filed by eight organizations, including the Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission – asks the court to increase the $50 fee that lawyers pay towards the public interest legal services fund, to $75, then $100.
- - ABA Issues Formal Opinion on Use of Generative AI
  - The American Bar Association (ABA) recently issued Formal Opinion 512 on the use of generative artificial intelligence tools. Paul Curtis discusses the 15-page opinion, which addresses the use of generative artificial intelligence in the practice of law.
Media
- Mediation: What Young Lawyers Should Know
State Bar
- State Bar Board Discusses Petition to Increase Annual PILSF Assessment
- Admissions: Welcome to 66 New Wisconsin Lawyers
- High School Mock Trial: Volunteers Needed as Regional Tournament Coordinators
- State Bar Executive Director Larry J. Martin Announces 2025 Retirement Date
- 'Go for It:' Why You Should Run for a State Bar Officer or Board Position
Events
- Boost Your Practice: Solo & Small Firm Conference is Oct. 17-19
Rotunda Report
- Judicial System Funding a Priority of State Bar Board of Governors
Practice
- Podcast: Data Privacy and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Hiriam Bradley
- Legal Research 101: Criminal Law Tools and Databases
- Be Concise, Clear, and Conversational: Tips from Best Briefs Competition
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
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October
16, 2024
Features
- - Wisconsin Supreme Court Order Discontinues Business Court Pilot Project
  - A 7-year pilot project that established circuit court dockets solely for large claim business and commercial cases in numerous counties will phase out, under an order the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued Oct. 7, with three justices dissenting.
- - Law Foundation Celebration: 31 New Fellows Inducted
  - In a night of celebration, the Wisconsin Law Foundation awarded the Goldberg Award to Hon. Mary Triggiano and honored 31 new Fellows.
Media
- Finding Help for Your Law Practice: Virtual, Remote, or Part-time Staff
State Bar
- Philomena Kebec on Pro Bono Work: 'We Have a Responsibility to Give Back to Communities'
- Your State Bar
  Addressing the Rural Practice Shortage
- Enhancing Your Security: New Protocols for Safeguarding Your Online Profile
Member Services
- State Bar's Group Health Plan for Law Firms Might Be Your Answer to Health Care Coverage
- New Discount Program: Proof Offers Online Notarization & Identity Verification Services
Events
- Fall CLE Programming from State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE
New Products
- Recent Book Releases from State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE
Rotunda Report
- Inadequate Exoneree Compensation Limits Justice
Practice
- Ethical Dilemma
  Ethical Considerations When Using Generative Artificial Intelligence
- Legal Research: Election Law Resources – 2024
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- More Court News ...
Official Notices
- Order 16-05E: Interim Order Halting Future Case Assignments to Dedicated Trial Court Judicial Dockets for Large Claim Business and Commercial Cases
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November
06, 2024
Features
- - Rural Practice: State Bar's Rural Clerkship Program Provides a Boost
  - Wisconsin's attorney shortage in rural parts of the state can leave clients without legal help. The State Bar's summer Rural Clerkship Program highlights the benefits of rural practice.
- - The Wisconsin Lawyer's Guide to Earning, Tracking, and Reporting CLE
  - Do you find continuing legal education (CLE) rules confusing? You have enough to worry about. In about five minutes, learn what you need to know about earning, tracking, and reporting CLE.
Media
- Jeff Krause: Legal Technology Guru and Solo & Small Firm Champion
State Bar
- State Bar President-elect Post Goes to Dan Gartzke
Member Services
- Are You Taking Advantage of Your Member Benefits?
Rotunda Report
- 2024 Fall Election Under New Legislative Maps
Practice
- Dilemma: Will I Be Disciplined If I Fall for a Wire Transfer Scam?
- Administrative Law Blogs: Keeping Up Is Fun (and Free)
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
- Wisconsin Real Estate Board Business Purchase Agreements: Traps for the Unwary
- Conditional Lien Waivers Under Wisconsin Law – Proceed with Caution
- Revising Placement: The Harm Standard, Section 767.451, and the Two-year Limit
Court
- State Courts Judicial Security Profile Update: New Tools and Legislative Safeguards
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Official Notices
- Order 24-01: Reserve Judge per Diem for Judicial Education
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November
20, 2024
Features
- - Introducing vLex Fastcase: The Legal Intelligence Powerhouse for Legal Research
  - State Bar members know Fastcase as a legal research tool, accessible as a member benefit. Now Fastcase users have access to enhanced artificial intelligence through a merger with a global leader in legal intelligence, vLex Group.
- - Texas Court Strikes Down DOL Overtime Rule
  - Late last week a federal district court in Texas struck down the Dept. of Labor rule that was set to increase the salary thresholds again for exempt white-collar executive, professional and administrative employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Media
- Digital Marketing Essentials for Law Firms
State Bar
- Know an Outstanding Jurist, Lawyer, Diversity Advocate, Legal Worker, or Law Student?
- Clearwater Gaming Homicide: Trial Set to Begin in February
Member Services
- State Bar's Group Health Plan for Law Firms May Help Your Bottom Line
Events
- December CLE Programming from State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE
New Products
- Recent Book Releases from State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE
Rotunda Report
- 2024 Election Recap: Republicans Return to Power in White House, Wisconsin Legislature
Practice
- Ethics
  You and Me and (Not Just) SCR 20:1.3
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- State of the Judiciary: Chief Justice Ziegler Highlights Lawyer Shortage, Judicial Security
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Official Notices
- Hearing Order 24-02: Interpreters in Municipal Court Proceedings
- Hearing Order 24-03: Chapter 70 Rules of Judicial Administration
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December
04, 2024
Features
- - Contracting for Dispute Resolution After the End of Wisconsin Commercial Courts
  - With the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s termination of the commercial court pilot program, businesses must identify other ways to have their disputes resolved in an efficient and reliable manner. Nadelle Grossman identifies alternate paths for businesses to have their disputes resolved without Wisconsin commercial courts.
- - A Deep Dive into Wisconsin's Economic Loss Doctrine
  - Understanding the economic loss doctrine in Wisconsin is critical for attorneys in business litigation and transactional law. Sam Wayne details relevant case law and concepts to help lawyers gain a thorough understanding of this doctrine and its impact ontort claims.
Media
- Mastering Expert Witnesses in Litigation: A Guide for Attorneys
State Bar
- Retired Supreme Court Justice David Prosser Dies at 81
- Season of Giving: Please Remember the Wisconsin Law Foundation
- Prepayment Plan for Supreme Court Assessments and State Bar Dues: Sign Up by Jan. 9
Member Services
- State Bar's Group Health Plan for Law Firms May Help Your Bottom Line
Practice
- Legal Research 101: Wisconsin Civil Litigation
- Podcast: A Path to Sports Law with Milwaukee Bucks Chief Legal Officer Mike Sneathern
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Appeals Court Upholds Law Giving Legislature Power to Approve DOJ Settlements
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Official Notices
- Directive 24-19: Revision of Local Rules (Milwaukee County)
- Langlade County Circuit Court Rules (Rev. 2024)
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December
18, 2024
Features
- - Snowplow Accident Cases: Proceed with Caution
  - Winter is here, and snowplows will soon again be traveling on Wisconsin highways. Chris Duesing discusses the applicable statutes and other essential considerations in handling snowplow accident cases.
- - Direct Pay: How Local Governments Can Leverage Tax Credits
  - Traditionally, tax-exempt entities are unable to utilize tax credits. Nick Jerschefske explains how local governments can use direct pay to turn tax credits into cash payments, offsetting the cost of local green energy projects.
Media
- Building Great Company Culture at Your Law Firm
State Bar
- Meet the Candidates for State Bar President-elect, Treasurer, and Judicial Council
- Season of Giving: Please Remember the Wisconsin Law Foundation
- Petition to Increase $50 PILFS Fee: State Bar Will Present Survey Findings to Court
- State Bar Board Discusses Proposal to Expand Attorney Access to Online Court Records, Takes Other Actions
- Leaders Needed: Run for Government, Nonresident, or Young Lawyers Division Boards
- Prepayment Plan for Supreme Court Assessments and State Bar Dues: Sign Up by Jan. 9
Events
- Forensic Justice Institute Covers Intersection of Science and Justice
- January CLE Programming from State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE
New Products
- Recent Book Releases from State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE
Rotunda Report
- Helpful Tips to Keep Up with the 2025-26 Legislative Session
Practice
- Ethics
  Conflicts of Interest: How Close a Relationship Is Too Close?
- West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards
Court
- Appeals Court: Social Security Income Did Not Preclude Restitution Award
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Official Notices
- Hearing Order 24-04: CLE Credits for Cultural Competency and Bias Training
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