EDITORIAL: Yes, Mr. Grothman, people do need free lawyers
Logic doesn’t often prevail in the politics versus social services debate.
US Supreme Court considers housing code enforcement case affecting minorities
Many urban governments in Oregon have adopted housing codes to regulate substandard housing.
THE DARK SIDE: The polar bears don’t need your money
Wisconsin law governing fraudulent misrepresentations can fairly be described as charitable. It’s too bad the law doesn’t apply to so-called charities, which are some of the worst fraudsters operating in this state.
BLAWG LOG: Houghton on John Paul Stevens’ restraint; O’Hear on private prisons, accountability
After he retired in 2010, John Paul Stevens published "Five Chiefs: A Supreme Court Memoir."
Authenticity key to building business
If you’ve made a resolution to focus on business development in the coming year, you may be asking: “Where do I start?”
BEV BUTULA: Google and the elections
Earlier this month, Google announced that it is adding an “Elections” section to their News homepage. It is located on the left hand side of the main Google news page and selecting it will narrow your news stories to just those dealing with the election.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: Fee-suit exclusions muddy malpractice waters
The cost of malpractice insurance is an issue for every lawyer.
BLAWG LOG: Idleman on Tebowing and the Constitution; Greipp’s interview with Hylton
Much has been made of Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow’s outward expressions of his Christian faith, especially his practice of kneeling in moments of prayer—“Tebowing” as it is now called—after touchdowns, some of them admittedly a bit miraculous.
JOB CITES: How firms can take on the ‘work-life balance’ debate
According to a New York Times article written by Tara Parker Pope, about 100 million Americans, nearly half of all adults, are unmarried.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: Who owns a departing lawyer’s receivables?
Large, international law firms like Howrey and Heller Erhman that went under in the Great Recession became the targets of personnel raids before their demise.
THE DARK SIDE: The Constitution is a lot like Dorian Gray
“The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde is not just one of the most extraordinary novels ever written, but an allegory of the history of the U.S. Constitution.
BEV BUTULA: Keeping state’s score now easier than ever
The Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau just released The Wisconsin Scorecard.
Legal News
- Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
- Bryan Steil teams up with election denier Jim Jordan
- Milwaukee Bar Association releases 2024 Judicial Poll results
- Hilton Doubletree Lawsuit: 8-year-old died after being sucked into swimming pool pipe
- Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
- Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
- Man shot at Miami Hilton
- Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
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