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Rule change could channel more money to civil legal aid
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday approved a change to civil procedure that could channel more money toward civil legal services.
State Supreme Court calls on lawmakers to study access to counsel in civil matters
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is calling on state lawmakers to have a specially formed committee study what can be done to make sure that those who cannot afford to hire a lawyer in civil cases can still receive legal representation.
State hikes pro hac vice fees
A $200 increase to the fee out-of-state attorneys pay to handle cases in Wisconsin will bring a much-needed boost to the state’s Access to Justice Commission and Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation.
Silent partners: Dwindling support squeezes state’s legal service groups
State Sen. Glenn Grothman leaves no room for interpretation when summarizing the state’s stance on handouts for civil legal service.
Madison attorney looking for compromise on mandatory bar
With the Wisconsin Supreme Court scheduled to revisit a proposal to abolish the mandatory bar, petitioner Steve Levine is looking for a compromise.
Gov.’s budget cuts into legal services for poor (UPDATE)
Civil legal service providers for poor people in Wisconsin are facing substantial cuts pending the inclusion of a budget proposal that eliminates all state money for those organizations. Part of Gov. Scott Walker’s 2011-13 budget reallocates money collected by the Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation and distributed to organizations such as Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee […]
BOG in support of annual assessment
Over the last five years, Wisconsin lawyers have paid an average of about $16 a year into the Wisconsin Lawyer's Fund for Client Protection.
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