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Editorial: Wrong road taken in Brown Deer
Brown Deer will soon find out the cost of overestimating the public’s trust in government.
FAMILY LAW: Court of Appeals’ decision important for what it didn’t do
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals’ decision in Nehls v. Nehls, No. 2011AP2330 (filed June 13), marked the first family law case recommended for publication by the appellate court since March 6, 2012.
BEV BUTULA: GAO’s Blue Book can make you happy
The U.S. Government Accountability Office conducts studies on all areas of the federal government.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: When is a flat fee refundable?
An interesting issue can be raised about one type of alternative billing arrangement, namely a fixed or flat fee with the billing rate determined and stipulated in the engagement letter, before the assignment even begins.
JOB CITES: Yes, Virginia, there is individual liability
Dear Shirley: Because you are head of Human Resources, I am aware that under company policy I need to run all recommendations for termination decisions by you and receive approval before moving forward.
5 starter tips for lawyer blogs
Savvy lawyers understand they must market their services to stay top-of-mind in the competitive race for developing new business and maintaining fruitful relationships.
BLAWG LOG: Jezebel blog on ‘Forget the glass ceiling, we have hemlines to consider’
A Mad Men-esque guide geared towards summer associates at law firms is making waves for advising ladies to wear skirts to appeal to men, makeup to look healthy and competent, and heels to appear more powerful. Ugh.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: Taking charge — in health and in law
It would seem that physicians could use something like the lawyers’ Rule of Professional Conduct 1.3: one should “act with reasonable diligence and promptness” in representing a client or in treating a patient.
THE DARK SIDE: Citation to unpublished opinions is like crying Wolff
I recently received a very nice letter from Chief Justice Abrahamson, thanking me for my service on the Supreme Court’s committee to study citation to unpublished opinions.
Overcome stress by gaining control, little by little
High blood pressure is called a “silent killer,” and one of its major causes is stress.
BEV BUTULA: Illinois’ Ledger is an open book
The state of Illinois offers a website titled the Ledger. The site is a portal to the state’s financial records, reports and analyses.
BLAWG LOG: Judge John DiMotto on the 5/6 verdict rule
When a civil case is tried to a jury the "5/6 verdict rule" applies.
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- 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
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
