Steinmann decision contains puzzling implications
Last month, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a decision in its only pending family law case, Steinmann v. Steinmann, No. 2005AP1588. This is the first of three articles that will discuss the case, and some its puzzling implications. I’ll start out by summarizing the holding itself. The case involved a 10-year marriage, the second for […]
Skype: Talk with clients, family and friends
I’ve heard many people say that when they have a technology question, they turn to their teenagers for help. In the case of Skype, however, it’s possible that your stay-at-home spouse or mom could tell you about it. That’s because, per Oprah.com, Oprah Winfrey has viewers “Skyping” from around the world for her Monday-night classes […]
Rethinking the automatic ‘no-comment’ response
As coach and counselor to c-level executives from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups, I have advised how to manage relationships and situations with employees, media, government, community activists and countless other stakeholders. Inevitably, when faced with an issue played out in public, suggestions around the strategy table range from “say nothing” to “ignore it.” There[...]
LinkedIn provides a way to stay connected
Have you heard about the latest free marketing tool for lawyers and other professionals?It’s LinkedIn, a Web site for professional networking, at www.linkedin.com. I received a few e-mails inviting me to “link” or “connect” with someone over the past few months, and thought, “Um, sure. I’ll get to that later.” The e-mails languished in my [&helli[...]
Let the faithful pray there’s no fraud
It’s become far too common to hear news reports of financial fraud at churches. Is fraud at religious non-profits increasing, or are we just hearing more about it during a time when the topic of fraud is at the forefront? I’d like to think that fraud at churches is simply more newsworthy than it used […]
Columnist seeks out good deals for law offices
Although I’ve been associated with Wisconsin Law Journal for more than a decade now, I’ve never ventured into the waters of “columnist” until now. But I like the idea. It puts me in the same category as one of my heroines, Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City. We have lots in common. We’re both […]
Extending the value of your firm’s PR efforts
The following guidelines give insight into some of the coaching we give to our agency public relations teams. From basic principles for developing stories, to seeking additional opportunities to pitch stories to media, these steps serve as a process for you to craft media coverage that matches your strategy and carries your message. Step 1: […]
Comp time off may run afoul of the law
The practice of employment law can be a thankless pursuit. A couple months ago I cautioned regarding the legal risks of holiday office parties. This article resulted in several e-mails from colleagues accusing me of being a prude, teetotaler and party-pooper. Last month I cautioned about the illegality of office betting pools. Again, I received […]
Fraud and infidelity: A match made in heaven?
What on earth do fraud and infidelity have in common? Quite a lot actually. While there may be no scientific studies available that analyze the correlation between financial fraud and infidelity, anecdotal evidence obtained while working in the field of fraud investigation for more than a decade suggests there is a correlation. A discovery of […]
Who’s to blame for media misquotes … you or them?
When coaching clients on how to work with media, I start by asking for each participant’s greatest fear. Inevitably, the majority say being misquoted or taken out of context. This is especially true with attorneys who are trained to dissect words for specific intent. Of course, most of the blame for being misquoted is placed […]
Bio
Karl Robe, APR, counsels attorneys and executives on communications strategies that support achievement of growth objectives and overcome business challenges. Contact him at Karl James & Company LLC by emailing [email protected].
Legal News
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider whether 175-year-old law bans abortion
- Wisconsin man facing bestiality and felony bail jumping charges
- Waukesha County woman indicted in National Health Care Fraud Law Enforcement Action
- Man sentenced to 15 months for fraud involving luxury vehicles
- Wisconsin Department of Justice Fire Marshal investigating fire that killed six
- Ozaukee County first responders save family of three, father and son on Milwaukee River
- Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election
- Brewers have American Family Field escalators inspected after malfunction results in 11 injuries
- US wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal crashes, lawyers say
- GOP lawmakers in Wisconsin appeal ruling allowing disabled people to obtain ballots electronically
- 11 people injured when escalator malfunctions at Milwaukee ballpark
- Judge receives ethics fine after endorsing candidate
Case Digests
- Termination of Parental Rights
- First Amendment Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Late Filing
- Real Estate-Attorney Fees
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Variance-Interpretation of Zoning Ordinances
- Sentencing
- Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause-Jury Instructions
- Unlawful Collection Practices-Evidence
- Sentencing-Vindictiveness
- Prisoner Grievances-Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies