BEV BUTULA: New search engine PubAg beefs up agricultural research
The National Agricultural Library recently released a new search engine called PubAg.
BENCH BLOG: Decision should guide cases involving Internet advertising
Internet advertising is commonplace. But what happens when the sale of advertised goods goes awry and an out-of-state advertiser is sued in Wisconsin?
BENCH BLOG: High court muddies the waters
In a pair of decisions released on the same day, the Wisconsin Supreme Court decided that manure and septage are pollutants at the point they contaminate wells.
BEV BUTULA: Tax season doesn’t have to be taxing
With tax season upon us, many legal researchers search for basic tax rates and schedules.
BEV BUTULA: Tracking bills through the Legislature is easier than ever
The New Year brings a new legislative session. Most of us have a basic understanding of the legislative process, however many legal researchers are not familiar with every aspect of a bill’s journey.
Too much ‘play’ and too much ‘boy’
A lawyer who specializes in medical marijuana cases was charged with violating a Poway, Calif., social-host ordinance over his daughter’s Playboy mansion-themed 18th birthday party: http://bit.ly/1xBmmJZ
BENCH BLOG: Appeals court clarifies identity theft confusion
During a season when theft in all forms increases, the Court of Appeals delved into the nature of the intentionality underlying identity theft and thereby clarified the elements of the crime.
BEV BUTULA: Tax research doesn’t have to be intimidating
I have to admit that, depending on the request, I can find tax research to be a bit intimidating.
TORT REPORT: Documenting accidents in premises liability cases
For commercial property owners or managers, properly documenting an accident can be critical to defending a premises liability case.
BENCH BLOG: Service-of-process error dooms lawsuit
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has declared the fundamental importance of appropriate service of process to the viability of a lawsuit.
BEV BUTULA: Look beyond the Bureau for historical consumer goods prices
When on a quest to find historical prices for consumer goods, many legal researchers will consult the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
BENCH BLOG: Justices, judges assemble their wish lists
The Bench Blog’s Santa asked Wisconsin Supreme Court justices and Court of Appeals judges what they want in their appellate Christmas stockings.
Legal News
- (UPDATED) Tale of two cities: Pro-Palestinian protests in Milwaukee and Madison differ
- Madison protesters disrupt UW commencement in violation of agreement, attorney says
- Trump may face $100 million-plus tax bill if he loses IRS audit fight over Chicago tower
- Court rejects Avid Telecom’s attempts to dismiss illegal robocalls case
- Madison protesters reach agreement to comply with state law
- Madison protests turn violent, hate crime probes follow
- Hyundai to pay $333,941 over alleged violations of Civil Relief Act, repossessing 26 servicemembers vehicles
- Federal judge tosses Democrats’ lawsuit challenging Wisconsin absentee voting requirements
- Wisconsin woman who argued she legally killed sex trafficker pleads guilty to homicide
- Gov. Evers to become first Midwest governor to join U.S. Climate Alliance’s Executive Committee
- Wisconsin lacks clear system for tracking police caught lying
- Police confirm ‘Heil Hitler’ salute during Madison pro-Palestinian protests, suspect identified
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