Legal Loop: Browser add-ons to simplify, secure your online life
With the right browser extensions, your Web surfing – both during work and at home – can be far less aggravating, and safer.
BENCH BLOG: Appeals court clarifies penalty enhancers
Grabbing the bull by the horns, the Court of Appeals clarified a recurring issue in those misdemeanor sentencings that involve a penalty enhancer.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: Steer away from ‘road rage’ in the law office
A Google search of “road rage” uncovered almost 90 million entries; boat rage, 24 million; air rage, 4 million; and grocery store rage — yes, you read that right, grocery store rage — 3 million.
Pussy Riot takes on Van Hollen
I didn’t think Pussy Riot even knew that Wisconsin existed. I guess I was wrong.
View from around the state: CCAP-limiting bill would remove transparency from legal system
Here's a bipartisan bill that ought to go no further — proof that members of both parties are perfectly capable of being wrong when it comes to ensuring free and open access to public records.
When words fail you
Legal writing is no different from any other writing: It is best when it is direct and clear.
BEV BUTULA: Your ad here
Here's a couple of websites dedicated to print ads and a few sites that index commercials.
BENCH BLOG: Thoughtful decision could have statewide effect
A new state statute trumps local governments’ residency rules in a case decided in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: How to run your practice like a business
Some lawyers still insist that law is a profession and not a business; an attitude that is ingrained in legal training.
The witness’ four magic words
Witnesses have both a right and a responsibility to insist on clear and fair questions.
LEGAL CENTS: Take Google+ a step further to increase traffic
A little over a year ago, I wrote about the plusses of Google+, but also observed that it didn’t seem like many Wisconsin lawyers had embraced the platform for marketing.
ON THE DEFENSIVE: Legislature should clarify expunction complexities
Under Wisconsin law, certain young offenders are entitled to have their criminal conviction expunged from their record.
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- Vice President Harris to reveal final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
- Election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
- Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’s partial vetoes to literacy bill
- More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on Milwaukee Co. beach
- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
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