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Mar 17, 2014

Legal Loop: Browser add-ons to simplify, secure your online life

With the right browser extensions, your Web surfing – both during work and at home – can be far less aggravating, and safer.

Mar 13, 2014

BENCH BLOG: Appeals court clarifies penalty enhancers

Grabbing the bull by the horns, the Court of Appeals clarified a recurring issue in those misdemeanor sentencings that involve a penalty enhancer.

Mar 12, 2014

LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: Steer away from ‘road rage’ in the law office

A Google search of “road rage” uncovered almost 90 million entries; boat rage, 24 million; air rage, 4 million; and grocery store rage — yes, you read that right, grocery store rage — 3 million.

Mar 11, 2014

Pussy Riot takes on Van Hollen

I didn’t think Pussy Riot even knew that Wisconsin existed. I guess I was wrong.

Mar 11, 2014

View from around the state: CCAP-limiting bill would remove transparency from legal system

Here's a bipartisan bill that ought to go no further — proof that members of both parties are perfectly capable of being wrong when it comes to ensuring free and open access to public records.

Mar 10, 2014

When words fail you

Legal writing is no different from any other writing: It is best when it is direct and clear.

Mar 7, 2014

BEV BUTULA: Your ad here

Here's a couple of websites dedicated to print ads and a few sites that index commercials.

Mar 6, 2014

BENCH BLOG: Thoughtful decision could have statewide effect

A new state statute trumps local governments’ residency rules in a case decided in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

Mar 5, 2014

LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: How to run your practice like a business

Some lawyers still insist that law is a profession and not a business; an attitude that is ingrained in legal training.

Mar 5, 2014

The witness’ four magic words

Witnesses have both a right and a responsibility to insist on clear and fair questions.

Mar 4, 2014

LEGAL CENTS: Take Google+ a step further to increase traffic

A little over a year ago, I wrote about the plusses of Google+, but also observed that it didn’t seem like many Wisconsin lawyers had embraced the platform for marketing.

Mar 3, 2014

ON THE DEFENSIVE: Legislature should clarify expunction complexities

Under Wisconsin law, certain young offenders are entitled to have their criminal conviction expunged from their record.

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