No clients, and a king-size breakup bill
Every moderately successful solo practitioner has had those weeks.
Not so fast, SCOTUS
A new Twitter account, @SCOTUS_servo, alerts followers when the U.S. Supreme Court edits its decisions.
More heat than light in AG race flap
Brad Schimel, the lone Republican candidate for state attorney general, ignited a firestorm early this year with his response to a letter alleging pay-to-play politics.
Witness preparation: Not only permissible, but essential
Just settling into the witness preparation session, your client nervously asks: “What if they ask about preparation?” It’s a frequent question — and concern — from witnesses.
BENCH BLOG: Wisconsin appeals court takes on troubling trend
Drugged driving is trending in Wisconsin, an unfortunate result of the increased levels of cocaine and heroin circulating in state.
LEGAL CENTS: Put these on your summer reading list
Summer. It’s the perfect time to take a break from reading opinions, statutes and codes, horn books and the ever-popular correspondence from opposing counsel expressing consternation at your client’s actions/position.
Justices’ final thoughts on pro se rule reveal concerns
At least two state Supreme Court justices continue to show concern about the application of a newly-passed rule designed to give judges a roadmap on how to deal with pro se litigants in court.
ON THE DEFENSIVE: Children need shields from adult courts
In the past decade, there have been a series of U.S. Supreme Court decisions interpreting the Eighth Amendment, which prohibits “cruel and unusual punishment,” as it applies to juvenile defendants.
EPA ‘win’ at high court could foretell future losses
Don’t be fooled by the hype around the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent greenhouse gas decision.
BRIEFS FOR THE BRIEF WRITER: Sometimes it’s the little things that get you
I admit it. When I’m drafting a Wisconsin Court of Appeals brief, all I think about is substance.
Don’t unwittingly waive your workers’ comp exemption
Be careful of the language you use when drafting indemnity provisions in contracts.
BEV BUTULA: Legislative Reference Bureau goes viral
The Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau continues to go “above and beyond” to assist legal researchers.
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- Iranian nationals charged cyber campaign targeting U.S. Companies
- Facing mostly white juries, are Milwaukee County defendants of color truly judged by their peers?
- Milwaukee Mayor speaks in D.C. Tuesday at White House water summit
- Chicago man sentenced to prison after being caught with ‘Trump Gun’
- FTC bans non-competes
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Dane County Circuit Court
- Milwaukee man charged in dismemberment death pleads not guilty
- Democratic-led states lead ban on the book ban
- UW Madison Professor: America’s child care crisis is holding back moms without college degrees
- History made in Trump New York trial opening statements
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