The 5 hottest practice areas for 2013
While a stagnant economy means a tough job market for many lawyers, legal staffing experts predict that attorneys with specialized skills will continue to find themselves in high demand in 2013.
What you need to know about e-discovery in 2013
Reflecting the always-changing world of technology, electronic discovery presents new challenges for lawyers in 2013. At the forefront: social media evidence, smartphone data and the judicial blessing of a new form of discovery review.
View from around the state: Political appointees, instead of judges, wrong for GAB
What we need in our elections is more politics. Specifically, what we need in the nonpartisan state agency that oversees our elections is more politics.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: Don’t stress out about the holidays — use them to take control
The stresses of what has become “the holiday season” – an all-encompassing period stretching from before Thanksgiving to after New Year’s Day – are well known.
BEV BUTULA: There’s cause for the Clause
The American Arbitration Association launched an online ClauseBuilder® Tool in beta. It is “designed to assist individuals and organizations develop clear and effective arbitration and mediation agreements.”
‘Emotional’ employment claims present specific challenges
As employment cases continue to flourish across the country, companies are spending millions of dollars litigating claims of retaliation, discrimination and harassment — the “emotional” claims that can be difficult to defend.
JOB CITES: Don’t be fooled: Labor laws apply to nonunion employers
Consider the following scenario: You are a nonunion employer who has just conducted an internal investigation into a harassment complaint by an employee (let’s call her Monica).
BEV BUTULA: Want an expert? Try the UW System
Looking for an expert on climate change, education, public policy, religion, art, transportation, psychology or nanotechnology? There are many options available, but did you know that many Wisconsin universities have expert databases.
The role of counsel in executive terminations
Say a client informs you that an executive may be discharged, and asks for advice. The executive’s high salary and superior communication skills would make this a relatively dangerous termination.
BLAWG LOG: Papke on ‘Lincoln’ and the law; Bergner on home rule begins at home
Reviewers of Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln” have rightfully praised the film for its faithfulness to history and for the fine acting of Daniel Day Lewis, Sally Field, and Tommy Lee Jones, among others. As a “lifer” in legal academics, I was intrigued by the film’s engagement with law, lawmaking, and law-related ideology.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: Goodwill is your practice’s legacy
For many lawyers, retirement is out of reach because the value of their homes, investments and retirement plans took heavy hits over the last few years. But for those lawyers who can retire, their firm typically represents a “pot of gold” in their minds. It is the asset on [...]
Tips for taking your practice paperless
A paperless law office can provide a more efficient, flexible and cost-effective practice.
Legal News
- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
- ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
- Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
- Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
- Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
- Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
- Man pleads guilty to producing videos depicting monkey torture
WLJ People
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