Leaders of the State Bar of Wisconsin will meet Friday to, among other things, consider whether to back certain proposals for court rules changes and whether to change the venue for its 2019 annual meeting.
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CRITIC’S CORNER: All ‘Riled’ Up: SCOW flops on ethics rule 1.9
In two previous columns I’ve discussed my rule 1.9 petition (written with my fellow attorney Terry Rose and supported by the attorneys Rob and Ellen Henak), in which I asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to amend ethics rule 1.9.
Read More »State Bar moving forward with voluntary paralegal certification
The Wisconsin State Bar will begin rolling out a system allowing paralegals to get voluntary certifications.
Read More »For struggling attorneys, there’s plenty of places to turn
It didn’t take long for Elizabeth Cavell’s dream job to turn into a nightmare.
Read More »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.
Read More »Retired Milwaukee County judge wins State Bar award
A former Milwaukee Circuit Court judge has been named 2016 Lifetime Jurist by the State Bar of Wisconsin.
Read More »Grant County judge wins State Bar award
A Grant County Circuit Court judge has been named the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Judge of the Year.
Read More »SCOTUS expert, political analyst to headline State Bar conference
The State Bar of Wisconsin’s annual meeting and conference will include two key speakers.
Read More »BOG to vote on search committee for new executive director
The top employee at the State Bar of Wisconsin will be stepping down next June.
Read More »State Bar’s executive director retiring
The top employee at the State Bar of Wisconsin will be stepping down next June.
Read More »Open letter to next State Bar president-elect: Lawyers should be allowed to discuss public aspects of closed cases
The next president of the Wisconsin State Bar, Paul Swanson, has promised to serve the organization's members in a variety of ways. I take him at his word, and am writing this open letter to suggest a starting point.
Read More »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.
Read More »Chief justice to speak at BOG meeting
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Pat Roggensack will speak at the April meeting of the State Bar of Wisconsin's Board of Governors.
Read More »In-house counsel urges pro bono rule change
In-house lawyers who are not licensed in Wisconsin could come into the state to perform pro bono legal services under a proposed rule the state Supreme Court considered Wednesday.
Read More »Groundbreaking study unearths insights into attorneys’ mental health, substance abuse
Since its release last month, a groundbreaking study into attorneys’ mental health and substance abuse has had little trouble making itself known throughout the legal profession.
Read More »Arbitrator sides with State Bar in dues dispute (UPDATE)
The arbitrator in a dispute over Wisconsin State Bar dues has sided with the bar.
Read More »Pair of candidates vie for State Bar’s top spot
A Minocqua family attorney and Oshkosh bankruptcy lawyer are competing for one of the top spots at the State Bar of Wisconsin.
Read More »State Bar mulls dues policy, OKs 2017 Keller reduction
After objections from government and out-of-state attorneys, the State Bar of Wisconsin's Board of Governors is retooling a proposal meant to help ensure dues recommendations are regular and predictable.
Read More »High court to discuss tribal-court transfers, civil legal services
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is scheduled Friday to take up various attempts at changing the rules related to attorney conduct, the transfer of circuit-court cases to tribal courts and the channeling of money to civil legal services.
Read More »Bar’s test program aimed at setting new lawyers up with mentors
When the State Bar of Wisconsin began searching for examples to follow when establishing a new lawyer-mentoring program, it didn’t have to look far.
Read More »Arbitration over State Bar dues underway after initial sputter
Despite a delay over the choice of an arbitrator, a dispute over mandatory State Bar dues is heading toward arbitration, with response briefs due Jan. 22.
Read More »Oshkosh, Minocqua attorneys vying for State Bar’s top spot
A general practitioner from Minocqua and a bankruptcy attorney from Oshkosh are running for State Bar president.
Read More »State Bar hosting first law, biotechnology conference
The Wisconsin State Bar is hosting its first event to bring together experts in science, business and law.
Read More »State Bar launching financial program
The State Bar of Wisconsin has launched a statewide program to teach students and adults financial literacy.
Read More »State Bar weighs in on proposed unemployment benefits ban
The state’s mandatory professional organization for lawyers is opposing a bill that would ban people who defraud the state’s unemployment insurance program for seven years.
Read More »Board of Governors supports e-filing petition, tribal court transfers
The State Bar’s Board of Governors has voted to oppose a petition that would eliminate a rule that lets the circuit courts transfer cases to the tribal system.
Read More »Paying the bar tab: Keller dues at heart of latest State Bar skirmish
The latest development in a long-festering dispute over mandatory dues finds the Wisconsin State Bar once again preparing to go to the arbitration table to fight off a challenge of its ability to collect money for purposes that members might object to.
Read More »Bar gears up for dues arbitration
The State Bar is gearing up for arbitration over the dues that members are supposed to pay for the bar's 2016 fiscal year.
Read More »Members object to some State Bar dues
Three attorneys are objecting to the State Bar dues to be paid for 2016.
Read More »Milwaukee trial lawyer to lead State Bar board
A Milwaukee trial lawyer will be the next president-elect of the State Bar Board of Governors.
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