Commentary

Apr 8, 2014

A year at the top

Serving as president of the State Bar of Wisconsin is like riding a Ferris wheel that goes around only once.

Apr 7, 2014

BENCH BLOG: Disappointing majority opinion lacks guidance

In an overly long opinion, the Wisconsin Supreme Court decided a child abuse case involving a presentence plea withdrawal without an appropriate illumination of the law.

Apr 4, 2014

FAMILY LAW: Appeals court erred in joint custody decision

In a recent opinion the District 4 Court of Appeals misapplied Wisconsin statutes regarding the meaning of joint custody.

Apr 3, 2014

BEV BUTULA: Take a trip through FDsys

Many of us seek out the Government Printing Office’s Federal Digital System to access the U.S. Code, Federal Register, and presidential documents. We go onto the website, grab the information we need, and move on.

Apr 2, 2014

Dancing around the Dahmer files

Nathan Schilz is walking a fine line by putting Jeffrey Dahmer at the center of a musical.

Apr 1, 2014

ON THE DEFENSIVE: Defense of liberty should face no obstacles

Criminal defense attorneys have few tools they can use to learn about the prosecution’s case.

Mar 31, 2014

Commentary: Keys to winning over in-house counsel

When selecting legal counsel, corporate counsel consider likability to be a key factor. But what qualities — aside from courtroom victories — make a lawyer more likable?

Mar 28, 2014

Have the jury at HELLO: In-house counsel offer unique perspective in shaping message

If you’re an in-house counsel whose case is heading for trial, make it a priority to help shape the opening statement.

Mar 27, 2014

Commentary: Quote unquote

“Lawyer walks into a bar….” You know the rest. You’re at a party and you’ve just mentioned that you practice law. Invariably, inevitably and unenviably, someone uncorks a lawyer joke.