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Apr 8, 2020

ABA recommends path to practice for law school grads with canceled bar exams

The American Bar Association is urging state licensing authorities to let 2019-20 law school graduates who can't take the bar exam because of the coronavirus pandemic practice law under certain circumstances.

Apr 3, 2020

Attorneys offer free online COVID-19 advice to Wisconsinites

A free online legal clinic is answering Wisconsinites' legal questions arising from COVID-19.

Mar 18, 2020

3 Wisconsin attorneys recognized as ABA Pro Bono Leaders

The American Bar Association has recognized three Wisconsin attorneys as 2019 Pro Bono Leaders.

Mar 16, 2020

ABA sets up coronavirus task force to assist during pandemic

The American Bar Association is setting up a national volunteer task force to help with legal needs related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Nov 14, 2019

Report: Most men think their firms advocate for diversity, women disagree

A new report from the American Bar Association found women are far more likely than men to encounter roadblocks to success in the legal field.

Aug 6, 2019

New ABA website details regulatory landscape

The ABA Center for Innovation has released an interactive online catalog of state regulatory innovations that relate to access to justice issues and delivery of legal services.

Dec 14, 2016

High court to launch trial run specializing in civil commercial litigation

By July, Wisconsin officials plan to be testing out special courts dedicated to handling solely business matters.

Dec 1, 2016

Phasing into practice can be a daunting task for new attorneys

Starting out in the law may not be the hardest step you’ll ever take as an attorney, but it certainly not won’t be the easiest either. But at least you’re not alone.

Dec 22, 2014

States trying to lure lawyers into rural practice

By landing a steady job in a hopping metropolis, Jake Fischer achieved the dream of many who finished law school during the Great Recession. Then, he left the big-city life and moved to a small South Dakota town, lured by a program that seeks to boost the number of rural attorneys.

Nov 4, 2014

Lawyers and mobile devices trending higher

Of all the technology trends, lawyers have adapted to mobile devices the most readily.

Oct 10, 2014

8 handy gadgets for the mobile lawyer office

A mobile law practice makes it easier than ever for lawyers to practice law no matter where they happen to be.

May 12, 2014

Lawyers may Google potential jurors, ABA says

Voir dire is a desperate rush to learn as much as possible about potential jurors before jury selection is final.

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