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Legal proceedings: What is a John Doe investigation anyway?

Feb. 15, 2012 – As John Doe proceedings unfold in Milwaukee County, Madison criminal defense lawyer Marcus Berghahn explains what John Doe legal proceedings entail, how they are conducted, and why they are necessary.

GPS tracking: U.S. Supreme Court lays foundation for future Fourth Amendment cases

Feb. 15, 2012 – A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Fourth Amendment implications of GPS tracking leaves unanswered questions, including one that a Wisconsin appeals court will soon tackle.

Open access to courts or forum shopping? A look at Wisconsin Act 61

Feb. 15, 2012 – In this article, Fox Point attorney Erin O'Connor discusses a law that changed venue rules when the state, a state agency, or a state officer or employee is the defendant, including the arguments for and against the new venue law.

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Techniques to improve doctor-lawyer relationships

Feb. 15, 2012 – Whether you represent plaintiffs or defendants in personal injury cases, understanding doctors' concerns and refining your communications with them can improve the doctor-lawyer relationship. In this video, Madison attorneys Guy DuBeau and Jason Knutson offer some techniques that may help you understand why doctors may be avoiding you.