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BENCH BLOG: Wis. justices got pivotal decision wrong
In declining to note its own precedent, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has allowed the governor and state officials to violate a declaratory judgment during the appellate process.
Commentary: Treat relationships like bank accounts
It’s not just your checking account that’s limited to going positive or negative: client relationships work much the same.
Trial attorneys need to understand appeals standards of review
After a case has concluded at the circuit court level, losing litigants often consult their trial attorney concerning their chances on appeal.
FAMILY LAW: Appeals court reaches correct conclusion in confusing way
The statutes regarding post-judgment modification and removal are confusing. And unfortunately, a recent Court of Appeals decision makes them even more so.
Social media is a 24/7 cocktail party
Want to party 24/7? Marketing experts Tim Tobin and Lisa Braziel suggest that social media is analogous to an ongoing, internet-based, 24/7 cocktail party.
ON THE DEFENSIVE: Attorneys should have freedom to discuss jury nullification
Every day, in criminal trials throughout the state, juries are instructed as follows: “If you are satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that the [elements of the crime] have been proved, you should find the defendant guilty. If you are not so satisfied, you must find[...]
JOB CITES: Joint employer liability in the employment discrimination context
Can an employer be held liable for acts of employment discrimination carried out by another employer? The quick, lawyerly answer is ... it depends.
BBB can be a useful marketing tool
The Better Business Bureau has come under fire recently for a pay-to-play business model.
BENCH BLOG: A change in course at the high court
The U.S. Supreme Court has changed course after nearly 50 years by deciding that the touchstone of Fourth Amendment jurisprudence is trespass to a property interest, not reasonable expectation of privacy.
LEGAL CENTS: New ways to feel safe in the cloud
I’ve been a longtime Dropbox devotee for sharing large files and collaborating on projects. It’s free and easy to use.
BENCH BLOG: Job well done at Court of Appeals
In a new court of appeals case, the doctrine of mutual mistake in a home sale contract meets a motion for sanctions based on frivolous claims.
View from around the state: Openness applies to lawmakers, too
Should Wisconsin legislators have complete immunity to lawsuits while they are in office and perhaps beyond?
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