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Why it’s time to bring etiquette back to legal proceedings
They ought to be common sense — those pleasantries and courtesies that make interactions with clients and colleagues so much more civil and productive.
Wis. justices allow lawyer to break attorney-client privilege
An Eau Claire criminal defense attorney who sent a letter to a judge containing information normally protected by attorney-client privilege did not violate any ethical rules, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
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.
Who’s Doing What: Michael Best gives back to the community; new hires
Eric Farnsworth received the Robert L. Habush Trial Lawyer of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Association for Justice at its annual dinner in Milwaukee.
Who’s Doing What: Firms name new shareholders, associates
Mario Mendoza and William Morgan were named shareholders at Murphy Desmond SC, Madison.
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.
New head of Ruder Ware shares how he got there
Stewart Etten, the newly elected president of Ruder Ware LLSC, Wausau, shifts easily between the business and legal worlds.
Who’s Doing What: Van Hecke named Judicial Commission executive director
Jeremiah Van Hecke was named executive director of the Wisconsin Judicial Commission.
Paralegal of the Year winner learned on the job
When Anita Seering started working in legal services at Ruder Ware LLSC more than 35 years ago, there was no paralegal training program offered in the area.
Who’s Doing What: Etten named Ruder Ware president; lawyers on the rise
Harvey Wendel, of Murphy Desmond SC, was honored by the Dane County Bar Association as the first recipient of an award in his name.
Who’s Doing What: Attorneys on the rise; Michael Best names partners
Joel Aziere of Buelow Vetter Buikema Olson & Vliet LLC, Waukesha, was appointed president of the firm.
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