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Law Day set for Tuesday
Wisconsin lawyers and judges will educate students throughout the state Tuesday on various aspects of the legal profession in recognition of Law Day.
ABA hosts Techshow
More than 1,800 people attended the American Bar Association’s ABA Techshow 2012 in Chicago.
The intersection of ethics and criminal or civil liability
It comes as no surprise that we as lawyers must avoid violating our profession’s unique ethics rules.
Poll: Americans believe politics will influence health care ruling
As U.S. Supreme Court watchers gear up for the extended oral arguments in the challenge to the health care law later this month, a new poll reveals most Americans believe the decision in the case will be based more on politics than law.
Scalia: Courts flooded with ‘nickel and dime criminal cases’
There are problems with the nation’s federal court system.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: Are some firms ‘more equal’ than others?
Last year, a group of large national and international law firms petitioned the American Bar Association with a complaint about state bar regulation, contending that, given their multi-state corporate practices, such firms are restricted by the separate state bar admission requ[...]
ABA should pause before backing digital-only laws
The American Bar Association in February will be asked to endorse a proposed uniform law aiming at new standards for state government websites that host legal materials.
Legal ethics a hot topic in 2011
Legal ethics news this year ran the gamut from high-tech – can I friend the employee of an opposing party? – to more traditional challenges, such as attorney advertising and judicial recusal.
Attorneys wary of non-lawyer ownership
As the idea of expanding law firm ownership beyond attorneys inches forward, Wisconsin practitioners doubt the business model will be an attraction.
ABA proposes change in firm ownership rules
The American Bar Association’s Ethics 20/20 Commission has proposed changing the Rules of Professional Conduct to permit other service professionals, such as accountants, social workers and public relations professionals, to partner with attorneys to own up to 25 percent of a law firm.
Rules of confidentiality evolve with e-communications explosion
In August, the American Bar Association issued two formal opinions on the same day, both dealing with electronic lawyer-client communications in a workplace setting.
BLAWG LOG: Do these Halloween laws scare you?
As a small law firm, do you carry out fun Halloween events at your firm like dress up in costumes, bring in treats, or decorate the office? If so, continue to do it because you probably are not breaking the law (and I am sure your firm is having a fun-tastic time).
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- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
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- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
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