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2011AP2416 In re the termination of parental rights to Autumn H-R.
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10-2154 & 11-1498 Phillips v. U.S.
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Read More »Legal malpractice suits on the rise, survey finds
Law firms are facing a surge in malpractice claims, with conflict of interest issues being the leading source of exposure to liability.
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Read More »Federal law determines conflict
Wisconsin's conflict of interest rules don't apply in federal court.
On Oct. 5, applying 7th Circuit precedents, U.S. District Judge Barbara B. Crabb denied a motion for disqualification of a law firm, even if, under Wisconsin’s rules, the firm would have to be disqualified from representing its client.
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