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Ratification of the Marsy's Law amendment of the Wisconsin Constitution might have made fewer changes to increase crime victims' rights and left more unresolved issues than the amendment's proponents promised and its opponents feared. This article discusses what Marsy's Law means for crime victims in Wisconsin.

By Rebecca M. Donaldson, Amanda R.R. Mayer, Megan E. Robson, Andrea K. Rufo, Rachel E. Sattler & Patrick Nicholas Barker Shirley

As I See It: Is Your Law Firm Truly Committed to Diversity?

Since relocating from Puerto Rico to the United States, the author has worked at national, regional, and local firms of all sizes. Based on his own experiences, he shares insights and practical tips to increase diversity in law firms.

By Carlos R. Pastrana

Employment Termination: Computing Economic Losses

Being terminated because of discrimination might be considered wrongful and provide the basis for suit against the former employer. An economist explains the methods judges and lawyers use to compute damages in wrongful-termination cases.

By Dr. Charles L. Baum

Opinions, Voices & Ideas

President's Message
What I Learned From the Pandemic: How to Videoconference
Kathy Brost says learning to use new technology is easier and there's more tolerance for errors when everyone is learning together.

Your State Bar
Learning from Lane
Larry Martin says Lane Ware’s generous nature and commitment to lawyers are evident in the efforts he championed through the Wisconsin Law Foundation.

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GAL Appointments: Am I Eligible?
Gretchen Viney answers the question: Am I eligible to accept a court appointment as a GAL? This article incorporates the changes to SCR 35, effective for family court orders entered after Jan. 1, 2021.

Managing Risk
Tips for Working Remotely During the Pandemic
Tom Watson says now is a good time to reassess your firm's working remotely practices to ensure the malpractice-related risks are low.

Marketing
Don't Settle for Snake Oil: Learn Where Your Clients Come From
Emily Kelchen says systematically collecting and tracking where your clients come from will allow you to make smart practice decisions to grow your book of business.

Reflections
Civil Justice Shortfalls and COVID-19: A Toxic Combination
As the need for civil legal services rises due to COVID-19 issues, Deanne Koll urges lawyers to increase efforts to support civil legal services.

On Balance
Why Wait for the Wake-up Call?
You don't need a major life event or wake-up call to seize the life you want. Julie Bonasso asks some evocative questions to help you get unstuck.

Final Thought
Igloos, Unicorns & Innocence
Anza D'Antonio says each of us has the ability to make a difference in the lives of others. All we have to do is take it one bite at a time.