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Board of Governors to discuss bar dues, vote on Keller dues, hear from top court official
The Board of Governors has a full agenda for its meeting Friday. A 52-member body elected by the state’s lawyers, the board oversees the Wisconsin State Bar’s policies and operations. Its meeting scheduled for Friday starts at 10 a.m. at the Wisconsin State Bar Center, 5302 Eastpark Blvd., Madison.
Paralegal, now homeless woman proves Social Security owes her $100K
For years, Wanda Witter has lived on the streets in Washington, D.C., trying to persuade officials that Social Security owes her more than $100,000. For years, the 80-year-old woman says people dismissed her as crazy.
State Bar moving forward with voluntary paralegal certification
The Wisconsin State Bar will begin rolling out a system allowing paralegals to get voluntary certifications.
Board of governors approves voluntary paralegal certification program
The State Bar's Board of Governors on Wednesday approved a proposal to establish and administer a statewide paralegal-certification system.
BOG to discuss voluntary paralegal certification
Paralegals would be able to obtain official state certifications under a proposal the State Bar plans to consider Friday.
Group teams with bar in third push for paralegal certification program
More than 20 years ago, the Paralegal Association of Wisconsin started looking into voluntary certification for paralegals.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: Help is at hand
It cannot be emphasized too often that disaster and recovery planning is about people. Staff concerns are especially crucial. Valuable staff members are important during normal times and indispensable in dealing with a calamity.
State Supreme Court considers OLR allegations against attorney
Law firms that grant paralegals performance-based bonuses tied to the amount of money the firm wins for its client could be in violation of Wisconsin’s ethical rules for attorneys.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: Leveraging the value of paralegals
It is well demonstrated that paralegals improve a firm's bottom line.
Bar members looking for paralegal continuing ed credit
More than a dozen State Bar of Wisconsin members are seeking permission from the state’s highest court to earn Continuing Legal Education credit for teaching a legal specialty course in a paralegal program.
Economy prompts lawyers to consider trying paralegal work
Paralegal positions, while less lucrative than starting associate jobs, are becoming an attractive option for unemployed lawyers looking for work.
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