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Justices issue order repealing dead man’s statute
It’s official — the dead man’s statute is dead starting July 1.
Dead man’s statute on its way out
The dead man’s statute is on its way to becoming ancient history, spurring attorneys to prepare for change, particularly if they practice trusts and estates law.
High court votes to repeal dead man’s statute
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to repeal an antiquated witness competency statute that has plagued some practitioners.
High court to hear testimony on repeal of dead mans’ statute, changes to rules of evidence
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear testimony on Monday involving two proposed rule changes.
Attorneys weigh in on proposed repeal of dead man’s statute, changes to rules of evidence
Government and private-practice lawyers are weighing in on petitions calling for the elimination of Wisconsin's dead man's statute and changes to the state's rules of evidence.
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WLJ People
- Evers appoints McElroy as Price County district attorney
- Evers appoints Ann Peacock to Dane County Circuit Court
- Michael Best appoints Sarah Alt to new role as chief process and AI officer
- Attorney Peter Baziano joins Murphy Desmond in its Business and Real Estate practice groups
- GRGB partner Karnes honored at Run for Justice
- DeWitt’s Miotke reappointed to SPD’s Board
- Hupy and Abraham wins award for ‘Behind the Handlebars’ video series
- Evers appoints trio to Milwaukee County Circuit Court
- Kubiak joins Amundsen Davis’ Business Litigation Service Group
- GRGB partners Jason Luczak, Nicole Masnica honored with Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers award
- Teuta Jonuzi, Joshua Hargrove promoted to equity partners at Tracey Wood & Associates
- Reinhart’s Taggatz joins International Association of Defense Counsel
