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EDITORIAL: Penny-wise and pound-foolish
Deflation has claimed almost every possible victim in the past four agonizing years. It seems the only thing that has inflated is the rash use of the language by politicians.
Harrington finds his niche in environmental law
Attorney Art Harrington never took an environmental law course during his time at the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Bill would make all prenuptial agreements binding
A bill that would make prenuptial agreements ironclad is drawing a fight from judges and family law attorneys who argue fairness would go out the window with flexibility.
County budget targets dues, CLE reimbursements
A relatively small cut to Milwaukee’s court budget could significantly affect how some county attorneys spend money on job training.
Self-defense protections increase under bill passed by Assembly committee
Civil and criminal protections for individuals using deadly force to defend themselves would be increased under a bill passed Thursday by a state Assembly committee.
State Bar program Friday to focus on diversity
The State Bar of Wisconsin’s Diversity Outreach Committee and the Association of Corporate Counsel–Wisconsin Chapter are sponsoring a day-long program Friday in Milwaukee, promoting workplace diversity for lawyers. Attorney Sean Carter will be speaking at the program titled “Today’s Diversity: Perception and Reality.” The event includes lunch. Speakers will discuss different approaches t[...]
State Bar cuts back on meetings outside of Madison
In the face of a six-figure deficit, the State Bar of Wisconsin is juggling cutting costs with outreach efforts to its members statewide.
State Bar listening sessions prompt prediction of dues increase
A member of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Board of Governors is arguing a series of statewide listening sessions is really just a prelude to a dues increase.
State Supreme Court agrees to consider abolishing mandatory bar (UPDATE)
On Thursday, the state Supreme Court breathed life into a contentious petition to abolish mandatory participation in the State Bar of Wisconsin.
State Bar sues competing service provider over similar logo
To protect its investment in a new logo and prevent loss of business, the State Bar of Wisconsin filed a federal trademark infringement suit (PDF) against a competitor.
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.
Ten candidates apply for open Branch 17 seat
The names of six of 10 candidates – four requested confidentiality – seeking an open seat on the Milwaukee County Circuit Court bench were released Friday morning by Gov. Scott Walker’s office.
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- (UPDATED) Tale of two cities: Pro-Palestinian protests in Milwaukee and Madison differ
- Madison protesters disrupt UW commencement in violation of agreement, attorney says
- Trump may face $100 million-plus tax bill if he loses IRS audit fight over Chicago tower
- Court rejects Avid Telecom’s attempts to dismiss illegal robocalls case
- Madison protesters reach agreement to comply with state law
- Madison protests turn violent, hate crime probes follow
- Hyundai to pay $333,941 over alleged violations of Civil Relief Act, repossessing 26 servicemembers vehicles
- Federal judge tosses Democrats’ lawsuit challenging Wisconsin absentee voting requirements
- Wisconsin woman who argued she legally killed sex trafficker pleads guilty to homicide
- Gov. Evers to become first Midwest governor to join U.S. Climate Alliance’s Executive Committee
- Wisconsin lacks clear system for tracking police caught lying
- Police confirm ‘Heil Hitler’ salute during Madison pro-Palestinian protests, suspect identified
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