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Justices discuss proposal to make some OLR investigations public
A public hearing Monday over whether to make public certain investigations into alleged attorney misconduct dredged up concerns state justices have about the attorney discipline system.
Justices raise plea agreement possibility for attorney discipline
Eager to find ways to improve the state’s process of disciplining attorneys, Wisconsin justices recently discussed the possibility of allowing plea agreements in Office of Lawyer Regulation proceedings.
Justices question OLR director about disciplinary delays
A proposal to greatly reduce the number of referees handling attorney disciplinary cases sparked a larger debate Friday about the state of Office of Lawyer Regulation proceedings in Wisconsin.
Dangers lurk around ghost blogging
Blogging can be a cost-effective means of marketing, but when the writing is done by someone other than a lawyer, firms put themselves at risk of potential ethics violations.
Keyword ‘piracy’ doesn’t violate ethics rules, experts say
A couple of Wisconsin personal injury lawyers had the chutzpah to use the last names of rival attorneys for keyword advertising on the Internet.
Spreading the word: Testimonials can give attorneys a boost in business
The client sends an email or card saying thanks for a job well done.
Editorial: Pick a side
Lawyers can learn something from a former journalist turned political adviser.
Hidden threat: Lawyers cautioned on potential ethical pitfalls of metadata
There’s a potential ethical threat lurking in electronic documents.
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.
OLR wants to suspend former DA’s license (UPDATE)
Former Calumet County District Attorney Ken Kratz is facing a six-month suspension of his law license for 11 counts of alleged misconduct, but the unusual circumstances may warrant a different sanction.
ABA clarifies fee guidelines
An American Bar Association committee is spelling out when it’s reasonable for lawyers to change a client’s fee terms during representation.
Ethics professionals: Use caution with pay-per-lead advertising
Though Wisconsin has closed the book on investigating a controversial pay-per-lead website and other states have done the same, ethics professionals advise lawyers to use caution with similar advertising models.
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