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Jan 23, 2020

Adapting design and construction to respond to climate change

Building codes and construction regulations have long shaped the minimum requirements for the safety of our built environment.

Jan 23, 2020

TECHNOLOGY TRENDS: Innovations mean lawyers have to adapt along with industry

Technology permeates all aspects of our society, so recognizing how technology affects our roles as attorneys is critical to keeping pace with the world we live and work in.

Jan 6, 2020

Check your voter registration now

Fasten your seat belts, 2020 is here and we predict it is likely to be a barn-burner festooned with all sorts of political chicanery, attack ads and half-truths — and maybe even some foreign meddling — as we march off to the polls for a bevy of elections, including a presidential one.

Dec 26, 2019

State Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly had dozens of his political blog posts removed

Following his appointment to the bench, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly had dozens of his blog posts pulled down, including ones likening the nation’s safety net to indentured servitude and complaining President Obama’s 2012 re-election was a win for socialism, same-sex marriage, recreational marijuana and tax hikes.

Dec 6, 2019

Who wants to be friends – with a judge?

On Jan. 13, 2020, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the question of who can be friends with a judge – at least in the cyber world. The implications of the case may affect the use of ESM (Electronic Social Media) by judges and bring into play the adage “bad facts make bad law”.

Nov 27, 2019

BRINGING IT HOME: What to do when one party in a divorce is a stay-at-home parent

One statement family lawyers hear all-too frequently is, “I Googled the law and I know this is a 50-50 state!”

Nov 26, 2019

BE CANDID! Being forthcoming in mediation submissions eases way to resolution

It’s common knowledge that almost all civil cases are resolved before trial. Sometimes, lawyers and parties are able to reach a resolution by direct negotiation. Often, it is necessary to use a mediator. Thus, the importance of an excellent mediation submission is crucial.

Nov 26, 2019

VIEW FROM THE HALLWAY: Judge-turned-mediator offers advice on what works

Judges are often asked for their views on what works and what doesn’t in the courtroom. This also extends to their thoughts on what persuades them and what persuades juries, and what doesn’t.

Nov 25, 2019

Most family law cases now settle. Here are some tips on doing it right.

The greatest change in the practice of family law in recent years has been the incredibly higher rate of resolution versus settlement.

Nov 8, 2019

PFAS: Why the hysteria?

Consider this: as recently as a year ago, the term “PFAS” was relatively unknown to many lawyers, engineers and other environmental professionals.

Oct 25, 2019

Employment disputes are often emotionally charged

Employment disputes present special difficulties because of the strong emotions involved on both sides.

Oct 22, 2019

Dropbox ate my discovery requests: The current law on electronic service of legal documents

Imagine this: You’re a lawyer representing one of many defendants in a new lawsuit. You receive an email from the plaintiff’s lawyers, addressed to you as well as counsel for 19 other defendants. All that’s in the email is a link to a Dropbox folder, which contains 20 sets of discovery requests (one to each defendant).

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