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Jan 21, 2015

Circumcision just the tip of a legal battle, protests

An estranged Florida couple's court battle over whether to circumcise their son has become a rallying cry for those who denounce the procedure as barbaric: http://nbcnews.to/1E2R8ix

Jan 21, 2015

BENCH BLOG: High court muddies the waters

In a pair of decisions released on the same day, the Wisconsin Supreme Court decided that manure and septage are pollutants at the point they contaminate wells.

Jan 20, 2015

Chief justice proposal seen as rip on Abrahamson

A measure for a proposed state constitutional amendment to change how the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s chief justice is selected is on its way to passing a second consecutive legislative session, in time to appear on the April 7 ballot.

Jan 19, 2015

BEV BUTULA: Tax season doesn’t have to be taxing

With tax season upon us, many legal researchers search for basic tax rates and schedules.

Jan 16, 2015

Judge’s affair makes it to US Supreme Court

A case involving former Wayne Circuit Court (Mich.) Judge Wade McCree over a lawsuit involving his alleged former mistress has made its way to the nation’s highest court: http://bit.ly/14Knlvz

Jan 15, 2015

Taylor man loses fake leg while running from police

LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — A 47-year-old man allegedly trying to outrun deputies through western Wisconsin surrendered when he lost his prosthetic leg: http://bit.ly/1INXlgm

Jan 14, 2015

Tools of the trade: Protecting against subcontractor defaults

The construction industry is experiencing a rise in business as a result of greater investment in facility improvements across the board, but the increase brings with it greater risk.

Jan 13, 2015

LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: The key to client satisfaction

Empowering staff is a strategic way to make clients happy.

Jan 12, 2015

FAMILY LAW: Lawyers shouldn’t rely on appeals court to bail them out

It is common, where there are minor children, for a divorce agreement to require at least the payor of child support and sometimes both parties to maintain life insurance with the children as beneficiaries.

Jan 9, 2015

BEV BUTULA: Tracking bills through the Legislature is easier than ever

The New Year brings a new legislative session. Most of us have a basic understanding of the legislative process, however many legal researchers are not familiar with every aspect of a bill’s journey.

Jan 9, 2015

The code of silence

Question. Pause. Answer. Stop. That’s the unnatural rhythm of the witness environment. And there are rules for witnesses during the first three steps.

Jan 8, 2015

BENCH BLOG: Error in service-of-process dooms tort lawsuit

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has declared the fundamental importance of appropriate service of process to the viability of a lawsuit.

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