Nov. 21, 2025 – Beginning March 1, 2026, transfers of residential real estate, such as single family dwellings, for which credit is not extended by an institution with an anti-money laundering program, will need to be reported to the federal government. It is vital for lawyers practicing in real estate, estate planning, or business to understand when the reporting requirement applies and to advise clients accordingly.

Nov. 20, 2025 – Colleges and universities are no longer the only beneficiaries of the financial rewards associated with the skills and celebrity of high-performing athletes. Student-athletes in the U.S. who want to profit off the playing field or court from their personal brands have received a boost from the revision of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Here's an overview of developments in recent years.

Nov. 19, 2025 – As Wisconsin's ample water resources encourage "hyperscale" data center development to power advances such as artificial intelligence, people are increasingly asking whether they will have water in their taps or at their favorite fishing spot.

Nov. 17, 2025 – Electronic banking has changed how lawyers use trust accounts, but the core obligations under SCR 20:1.15 still exist. OLR Trust Account Program Administrator Travis Stieren explains what the rule does and does not require when you can’t write checks on your trust account.