Aug. 19, 2009 — A representation's abrupt end can leave lingering questions about a lawyer's fees and duties to a client. Ethics rules give clear answers to some, but not all, of these questions. State Bar Ethics Counsel Tim Pierce explains the ethics rules and court precedent to guide attorneys through the resolution of a representation in advance of his full presentation at the 2009 Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference.

Aug. 19, 2009 — The state budget bill, passed on June 29, included several significant changes affecting access to health care in Wisconsin. Read a summary of some of those changes as well as some items that were vetoed by Gov. Doyle.

Aug. 19, 2009 — Skills important for the compelling presentation of a client's case may also lead a lawyer to deny his or her chemical dependency. The current economic turbulence intensifies this and creates considerable stress.