March 16, 2011 — Amendments to Wis. Stat. section 802.05, which sets out the procedure for challenging pleadings as frivolous and for imposing sanctions, remove judges' discretion to impose sanctions after the safe-harbor period expires. Attorney Timothy Edwards warns those facing such a challenge to cure the offending pleading within 21 days, otherwise the judge must impose sanctions.

March 16, 2011 — Gov. Scott Walker's biennial budget proposes to repeal early-release mechanisms, such as positive adjustment time and the earned-release program, which eased rules established by truth-in-sentencing. This article summarizes the major changes proposed.

March 16, 2011 — Valuing a business is difficult enough, but valuing a closely held law practice presents additional and unique challenges. Whether a sole practitioner wants to move out of the area or retire or another lawyer wants to buy in, CPA Greg Ksicinski says sellers and buyers need to be aware of numerous issues in valuing a law practice.