Vol. 73, No. 4, April 2000
If Only [Lawyers] [Judges] Would ...
by Dianne Molvig
Thought-provoking panel discussions at the State Bar's Midwinter Bench and Bar Conference identified steps judges and lawyers can take to make courtroom proceedings more effective, efficient, and even pleasant. Some of the major ideas are presented here.
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Wisconsin's Custody, Placement, and Paternity Reform Legislation
by Christopher D. Walther
New legislation should help reduce custody warfare by giving parents a clear picture of the law's mandates and expectations – that both loving, involved parents will be treated equally and will be able to play significant roles in their children's lives.
What a Jury Should Consider: Determining "Resident of the Household"
by Arnold P. Anderson
For purposes of insurance coverage, it is important to determine if the person suffering an injury was a "resident of the household" of the insured. The author explains the need for – and offers a proposal of – a uniform instruction to help guide juries in answering this not-so-simple question.
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