Supreme Court: Reasoning unnecessary in appellate court’s denial of petition for interlocutory appeal
A Wisconsin Supreme Court majority has ruled that appellate courts are under no obligation to explain their reasoning for discretionary denials petitions for interlocutory appeal.
Judicial Council to discuss Wisconsin’s “clawback” rule
At its next meeting, the Wisconsin Judicial Council plans to discuss whether recent changes to the state’s rules of civil procedure warrant any modifications of separate rules concerning inadvertent disclosures of privileged information during discovery proceedings.
Walker signs tort-reform bill (UPDATE)
Gov. Scott Walker was expected on Tuesday to sign legislation making a long list of changes to the state’s civil litigation rules.
Tort-reform bill may still have chance
Following the introduction of an amendment that would scale back proposed changes to discovery procedures, a bill that would overhaul various parts of the state’s civil-litigation rules is now scheduled to go before a Senate committee on Wednesday.
Personal injury lawyers offer change to tort-reform bill
Two Republican lawmakers who are personal-injury lawyers are proposing an amendment that would scale back a so-called tort-reform bill.
Bill could decrease contractor liability, legal costs
Beyond being subject to less liability for injuries on construction projects, contractors could see a decrease in their legal expenses should lawmakers adopt a proposal that went before a legislative panel on Thursday.
Wisconsin GOP proposes shortening statute of limitations
Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill that would shorten the statute of limitations for bringing civil lawsuits.
Open discovery takes away element of surprise
Trials in Florida were never boring, but there weren’t that many surprises, either.
Debate intensifies over proposed federal discovery rules
Debate is heating up over proposed changes to federal civil procedures rules governing discovery as lawmakers, plaintiff-side attorneys and consumer advocates warn that the amendments could limit some litigants’ access to the courts.
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