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BENCH BLOG: A frustrating decision from the Court of Appeals (UPDATE)
In a decision that touches all three branches of government, the court of appeals decided that in actions for civil forfeiture pretrial discovery may be conducted.
ON THE DEFENSIVE: Criminal justice system powerless against addiction
There is a crisis in this country. Considerable numbers of otherwise good people have become addicted to opiates.
LEGAL CENTS: A niche practice with heart
If you’re looking for a niche practice, my sincere hope is you’ll consider the one taken on by Minneapolis attorney Emily Cooper.
A ‘wildcat pouncing on a porcupine’
It seems like the State Bar may be a little hurt over questions the Supreme Court asked them during a hearing Jan. 21 about a petition that seeks the ability to boot a member of the Board of Governors.
BENCH BLOG: The case for more treatment courts
Wisconsin has become a hotbed for treatment courts.
LEGAL CENTS: Employee handbooks: What to know
No Crocs at work. That’s what I recall from skimming the lengthy employee manual recently on my first day at a new job.
8 legal writing resolutions to try for 2014
Much is made about the importance of writing skills for lawyers, but an often overlooked part of strong writing is proper editing.
COURT GESTURES BLOG: Throw out the rules of conduct at rules conference
The open rules conferences that the Wisconsin Supreme Court holds are continually proving to be a time where the power struggle between two factions that divide the court get to air their grievances in public.
ON THE DEFENSIVE: The need for restorative justice
In 1993, the Wisconsin Constitution was amended to give crime victims certain privileges.
COURT GESTURES BLOG: Other CCAP-related bills don’t stand a chance
With the latest bill addressing the removal of information from CCAP popping up this week, I thought it was worth reviewing a few of the other bills introduced in the past few months that sought to address the exact same problem, yet have gone nowhere.
BEV BUTULA: Legislative histories available across US
A couple of months ago, I wrote about an excellent guide by the Legislative Reference Bureau that assists researchers when conducting a Wisconsin legislative history.
BENCH BLOG: Appeals decision should obviate further litigation
In December the Court of Appeals decided a novel insurance exclusion case involving a grade-school boy’s gun death.
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