BENCH BLOG: Crawford issue case shines light on expert reports
The Court of Appeals recently decided a Crawford issue in a murder trial. In so doing, it emphasized the importance of bringing in needed experts to testify.
Top 3 data privacy, security issues in-house counsel should focus on in 2015
Recent cyber attacks have caused companies to focus on privacy and security issues more than ever before.
Global market requires heightened awareness of FCPA enforcement
The time has come for every company that participates in the global economy to start paying attention to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, also known as the FCPA.
BEV BUTULA: Get the true scoop on the False Claims Act
There are a large number of websites dedicated to the False Claims Act. Attorneys and legal professionals interested in this area of law are often searching for recent cases and news to remain current.
Milwaukee County deputies: Wrong way driver too drunk for breath test
Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies say a man driving the wrong way on a major highway was too drunk to take an alcohol breath test.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: Get logical about logistics
No business, including a business of law, should begin without a plan. A plan is critical to give the business direction and keep it on track in terms of goals and finances.
Don’t mess with 100 years of workers’ comp success
Wisconsin’s lawmakers are considering a state-budget provision that would dismantle the current law and turn workers' comp into a political hot potato.
ON THE DEFENSIVE: Walker’s ‘conflict offices’ solution misses mark
Gov. Scott Walker’s recently unveiled biennial budget proposal outlines a measure to create “conflict offices” that would result in the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office retaining more criminal cases.
BEV BUTULA: Word Spy is the first word on an ever-evolving culture
For readers who appreciate how words continue to evolve with our culture, check out Word Spy.
BENCH BLOG: Appeals decision raises more questions than it answers
The Court of Appeals has decided that expressing opinions is not whistleblowing. But what constitutes opinion and what constitutes whistleblowing?
LEGAL CENTS: The marketing trick you probably haven’t tried
Content marketing isn’t new, but if you’re not doing it yet, you’re missing out.
ON ETHICS: Lessons learned from a mega-merger
Last year’s merger of Squire Sanders and Patton Boggs, resulting in mega-firm Squire Patton Boggs LLP, raised some interesting points for us ethics nerds (yes, we have a secret handshake).
Legal News
- Wisconsin attorney loses law license, ordered to pay $16K fine
- Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
- Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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