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Employment law changes throughout the years
One hundred years ago, employees had the right to work under whatever terms and conditions they and their employers may set, go work elsewhere, or not work at all. States could regulate the health and safety of the workplace, but state regulation of wages, hours, and the like was unconstitutional. Federal regulation of labor was […]
Sending the wrong message
Attorney-client privilege issues can arise from company e-mail
An Introduction to Indian law
I grew up in La Crosse in the 1970s, a pretty homogenous place at the time, and as a Caucasian, I was part of that homogeneity. I grew up knowing nothing about Native American culture. Today, despite earning a law degree, I still know very little about Indian culture, and especially about Indian law. This […]
The role of Milwaukee in recruiting diverse attorneys
Milwaukee is a diverse metropolis. The area was diverse even before the arrival of the first Europeans, and every person to arrive since then has increased the region’s diversity. In addition to diversity of race, color, and national origin, Milwaukee possesses expansive diversity of religious belief and sexual orientation, and actively promotes the success of […]
African-American legal pioneers
The stories of William T. Green and Mabel Watson Raimey
Groups help diverse lawyers make connections at law firms
In 2003, Sara J. Bolden had concerns about coming to Milwaukee to start her legal career. She is a Hispanic American from Miami, who had no prior ties to Wisconsin. Milwaukee’s Hispanic community is not nearly as large as her hometown’s. Where would she find mentors and friends who share her background? To her great […]
Unsung Heroes – Court Staff
Court Staff Gregg Moore 10th Judicial District Court Administrator, Wisconsin Supreme Court “I have worked with Gregg Moore for approximately 20 years. He is absolutely indispensable … he is one of the finest human beings that I have every met. His knowledge of the courts’ technical support system is unmatched. He is known statewide (and […]
Unsung Heroes – Human Resources
Human Resources Joyce M. Nordman Recruitment Coordinator, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP “For the past 42 years, Joyce has been a tireless contributor to the firm in a variety of positions. Currently as one of the two Milwaukee-based Recruitment Coordinators, she works with our Associate Hiring and Compensation Committees to recruit the best and brightest […]
Unsung Heroes – Information Technology
Information Technology Suzanne E. Arbet Information Technology Manager, DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C. “Suzanne’s talents and character make her literally invaluable to the entire law firm. She is extremely intelligent and knowledgeable in her field. She has an unusual ability to translate ‘techno-speak’ into plain English. She is unflappable. Suzanne helps everyone — from the […]
Unsung Heroes – Law Firm Administrator
Law Firm Administrator Tom N. Landgraf Director of Administration and Operations – Milwaukee Office, Foley & Lardner LLP “With nearly 750 personnel, Tom’s assignment present him with many interesting and challenging aspects of running a large law office, including financial and budgetary reporting, administrative support, human resources, office services, billings and collections, te[...]
Unsung Heroes – Law Firm Marketing
Law Firm Marketing Susan Steberl Client Development Manager, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP “Sue’s dedication and commitment to the firm have led to higher levels of responsibility and new challenges as she is relied upon to manage the marketing and business development efforts of 250 attorneys. Her motto is ‘I will do whatever it takes […]
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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
