Features

Landlord-tenant law: Rights, remedies, and changes under new Act 143

April 4, 2012 – A new landlord-tenant bill was recently signed into law, making significant changes and creating some confusion as to the ultimate impact on landlords and tenants. In this article, Milwaukee attorney Tristan Pettit explains the bill's major changes.

Juvenile law: Crime sparks expanded access to juvenile records

April 4, 2012 – With support from the State Bar's Children and the Law Section, a bill expanding access to juvenile records recently passed the Wisconsin Legislature. In this article, Milwaukee Assistant District Attorney Mary M. Sowinski explains why the change was encouraged, and what it does.

Ineffective counsel: High court allows heightened scrutiny of plea bargaining process

April 4, 2012 – Two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions mean that criminal defendants can challenge the plea bargaining process on the grounds that their lawyer was ineffective. In this article, criminal defense lawyer Brian Kinstler discusses the impact.

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Dealing with a nuisance? Municipal lawyer offers tips to resolve ordinance violations

April 4, 2012 – In this video, Fond du Lac attorney Matthew Parmentier gives advice to municipalities and municipal lawyers dealing with potential nuisance ordinance violations. Specifically, he discusses initial review of the case, client preparation, prosecuting and settling cases, and enforcing judgments once obtained.