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Working Remotely: What Are Your Ethical Obligations?

Although lawyers' work locations may have changed as a result of the pandemic, their professional responsibilities have not. Read new State Bar ethics opinion EF-21-02, which addresses the practical and ethical considerations of working remotely.

By Professional Ethics Committee

Battle for the Ballot Box

In 2020, issues of how elections are conducted riveted public attention. The author summarizes the litigated issues that occurred in Wisconsin in 2020 and early 2021 and identifies key targets of challenges to voting laws and elections going forward.

By Leslie Anne Freehill

A Fight Over Beloit Land Rights: Lincoln Versus Carpenter

Read how Abraham Lincoln prevailed in a major property dispute against one of Wisconsin's greatest lawyers and eventually gained an important ally to his presidential administration.

By Steven M. Biskupic

As I See It: Disinformation & the Justice System

Lawyers and judges have an obligation to speak truth and combat disinformation that targets the justice system. The author provides suggestions for how to do so.

By Mark Joel Goldstein

Opinions, Voices & Ideas

President's Message
Make Wisconsin More Justice Friendly
Kathy Brost encourages you to contact your legislators in support of the State Bar's efforts to improve our justice system.

Your State Bar
Value: Your Membership Dollars at Work
Get the full value of your State Bar membership. Larry Martin urges you to use the programs, products, services, and discounts created with your professional and personal needs in mind.

Technology
Common Gaps in Business Insurance Coverage — and What to Do About It
For cyber insurance, different businesses face different risks based on how they use technology. Lora LoCoco and David Princeton provide ways lawyers can guide clients toward appropriate policies.

Ethics
New Clients & Future Conflicts of Interest
Dean Dietrich says clients can waive conflicts of interest before they occur, but for the waiver to be effective, the client must understand the specific risks involved.

Reflections
Voting: Mighty as the Pen, Mightier Than the Virus
Having served as a poll worker during the 2020 and February 2021 elections, James Santelle saw firsthand the power of the pen and of the ballot.

Managing Risk
Scams and Hacks Version 2021
One activity not slowing down during the pandemic is online scamming and hacking. Tom Watson says law firms often are targets, but there are ways to reduce the risks.

Final Thought
A Year of COVID-19: I Am Resilient
While some of Ashley Smith's coping mechanisms during this pandemic weren't as productive as others, many were therapeutic and fostered resiliency.