ABA recommends path to practice for law school grads with canceled bar exams
The American Bar Association is urging state licensing authorities to let 2019-20 law school graduates who can't take the bar exam because of the coronavirus pandemic practice law under certain circumstances.
Attorneys offer free online COVID-19 advice to Wisconsinites
A free online legal clinic is answering Wisconsinites' legal questions arising from COVID-19.
3 Wisconsin attorneys recognized as ABA Pro Bono Leaders
The American Bar Association has recognized three Wisconsin attorneys as 2019 Pro Bono Leaders.
ABA sets up coronavirus task force to assist during pandemic
The American Bar Association is setting up a national volunteer task force to help with legal needs related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Report: Most men think their firms advocate for diversity, women disagree
A new report from the American Bar Association found women are far more likely than men to encounter roadblocks to success in the legal field.
New ABA website details regulatory landscape
The ABA Center for Innovation has released an interactive online catalog of state regulatory innovations that relate to access to justice issues and delivery of legal services.
High court to launch trial run specializing in civil commercial litigation
By July, Wisconsin officials plan to be testing out special courts dedicated to handling solely business matters.
Phasing into practice can be a daunting task for new attorneys
Starting out in the law may not be the hardest step you’ll ever take as an attorney, but it certainly not won’t be the easiest either. But at least you’re not alone.
States trying to lure lawyers into rural practice
By landing a steady job in a hopping metropolis, Jake Fischer achieved the dream of many who finished law school during the Great Recession. Then, he left the big-city life and moved to a small South Dakota town, lured by a program that seeks to boost the number of rural attorneys.
Lawyers and mobile devices trending higher
Of all the technology trends, lawyers have adapted to mobile devices the most readily.
8 handy gadgets for the mobile lawyer office
A mobile law practice makes it easier than ever for lawyers to practice law no matter where they happen to be.
Lawyers may Google potential jurors, ABA says
Voir dire is a desperate rush to learn as much as possible about potential jurors before jury selection is final.
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- RNC Final Day: Trump accepts GOP Nomination
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Case Digests
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- Separation of Powers- Legislative Oversight of Executive Actions
- Notice of Recommitment and Involuntary Medication Hearings
- Firearm Possession-Sufficiency of Evidence
- Motion for Substitute Counsel
- Jury Instructions
- Equal Credit Opportunity Act
- Fourth and 14th Amendment Rights-Parental Medical Neglect
- Eminent Domain
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