It’s common knowledge that almost all civil cases are resolved before trial. Sometimes, lawyers and parties are able to reach a resolution by direct negotiation. Often, it is necessary to use a mediator. Thus, the importance of an excellent mediation submission is crucial.
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Investigator: Judge wrongly accused co-workers
A Wisconsin judge was wrong when he accused his co-workers of criminal misconduct, according to an investigator.
Read More »State sits out of push to keep 17-year-olds out of adult court
Even while some in Wisconsin call for a law that would prevent 17-year-olds from being tried as adults, state lawmakers have yet to take formal steps in that direction.
Read More »High court to hear dispute between judge, crime victims board
Can a government agency that reviews crime-victim complaints sanction a judge over the timing of a sentencing in a sex assault case?
Read More »State sues former UW-Oshkosh chancellor, business officer (UPDATE)
The University of Wisconsin System regents have filed a lawsuit against UW-Oshkosh's former chancellor and chief business officer over alleged improper financial transactions with the school's foundation.
Read More »Latest task force findings cause report fatigue
Forgive, me, please, but I think I have a case of report fatigue.
Read More »Bar starts its cash call-outs
The State Bar is starting a bit early in its attempts to get more money for the courts system in the next year’s budget.
Read More »ATJ commission still planning to seek more money
An influx of money from pro hac vice fees will allow Wisconsin’s Access to Justice Commission Inc. to continue its work, but questions remain about its future viability.
Read More »Bar’s Board of Governors to take another crack at removal bylaw
The State Bar’s Board of Governors may try again to gain the power to remove one of its own from office.
Read More »State Bar’s outside attorney talk ends with no action
A closed-door discussion regarding the State Bar’s procedure to hire an outside attorney ended with no decision Saturday morning.
Read More »Board of Governors opts to hold attorney hiring discussion behind closed doors (UPDATE)
The State Bar’s Board of Governors is scheduled to hold a discussion in closed session concerning the bar’s decision to hire an attorney to represent the organization in front of the state Supreme Court.
Read More »Dues fees, outside counsel on State Bar’s agenda
Wisconsin attorneys will pay $30 more in dues per year if the State Bar’s Board of Governors passes its proposed budget during its meeting Friday and Saturday.
Read More »A year at the top
Serving as president of the State Bar of Wisconsin is like riding a Ferris wheel that goes around only once.
Read More »State Bar governor criticizes money spent defending rule change
The State Bar of Wisconsin paid a high-powered attorney $27,688 to argue for a controversial rule change that would allow its Board of Governors to remove a member.
Read More »Letter to the editor: Bar proposal makes sense
I am writing in response to the Wisconsin Law Journal’s Feb. 3, 2014, editorial “Fight for your rights.”
Read More »Debate centers on cost of returning 17-year-olds to juvenile court (UPDATE)
Almost everyone who testified Thursday for a legislative bill that would place into juvenile court certain 17-year-old offenders said the idea is an admirable one.
Read More »State Bar to consider supporting term limit for justices
The Wisconsin State Bar’s Board of Governors is expected to decide this week whether to support a measure that would limit state Supreme Court justices to a single, 16-year term.
Read More »Fiedler sworn in as State Bar president
The State Bar of Wisconsin has a new president.
Passing the gavel: Judicial retirements leave gaps in state, federal court systems
Iowa County Circuit Judge William Dyke is 82, but has no plans to step down from the bench and said he is disappointed when he sees aging colleagues do so.
Fiedler investigation into UW-Madison’s Chadima costs school $43,700 in lawyer fees
A law firm has charged the University of Wisconsin-Madison about $43,700 to investigate an athletic official who resigned amid a sexual-assault investigation.
Read More »State Bar announces two candidates for president
The State Bar of Wisconsin announced two candidates Friday for 2012 president-elect.
Read More »Judge Fiedler joins Axley Brynelson
Former Dane County Circuit Court Judge Patrick Fiedler has joined Madison-based firm Axley Brynelson LLP.
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