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Feb 21, 2012

THE DARK SIDE: Reality matters, not perception

From time to time, I hear people say something like, “It’s not only important the judicial system be fair; it is important the judicial system be perceived as fair.”

Feb 20, 2012

EDITORIAL: Sleepwalking through CLE

The credibility of Wisconsin’s required legal education is fading slowly to the soundtrack of rumbling snores and rustling newspapers.

Feb 17, 2012

Lawyers in love: In relationships, winning isn’t the goal

For many lawyers, how to make time for a strong and lasting relationship is a problem.

Feb 16, 2012

BEV BUTULA: Tracking criminal activity through the Crime Alert Network

The Wisconsin Attorney General issued a press release Wednesday regarding their Crime Alert Network.

Feb 15, 2012

THE DARK SIDE: Preliminary hearings serve a valuable purpose

In my long career, only once have I had a case dismissed because after a preliminary hearing the commissioner decided that there was no probable cause to proceed.

Feb 14, 2012

BRIEFS FOR THE BRIEF WRITER: Are appellate reconsideration motions worth it?

Weighing the decision to appeal an adverse decision from the Court of Appeals is a lot like any decision these days involving money: Is it really worth it?

Feb 13, 2012

Use the power of 10 to increase revenues

Top 10 lists have long been a journalistic staple, but their ongoing role on David Letterman’s show has made their use almost a cliche.

Feb 10, 2012

Create consensus about goals

In corporate America, mission statements have long been in vogue — and decidedly vague. Most such documents promise to “do the right thing” for customers, employees and society.

Feb 9, 2012

TORT REPORT: Discovery issues in bad faith claims

Discovery disputes typically come to the forefront of most bad faith litigation.

Feb 8, 2012

THE DARK SIDE: I want the pacifists to buy me guns

Now that I’m self-employed again, a friend asked me if it worries me to not have any health insurance anymore.

Feb 7, 2012

BEV BUTULA: Code blues? Check out this administrative site

Need to research an Administrative Code section from a state other than Wisconsin? Do you know which states offer both their Code and Register online?

Feb 6, 2012

View from around the state: Term limits for Supreme Court worth studying

The independent nature of the U.S. Supreme Court often has bedeviled presidents and members of Congress who would prefer to have more control over the lower-profile but co-equal branch of government.

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