Justices issue order changing reciprocity rules
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has officially amended its reciprocity rules to let attorneys whose out-of-state licenses are in good standing and who have practiced exclusively for a federally recognized Indian tribe be waived from having to take the Wisconsin bar exam. The justices released the order changing the language of the rule on Wednesday. It […]
Ho-Chunk Nation urges judge to reject casino lawsuit
The Ho-Chunk Nation is pushing back against a rival tribe's lawsuit seeking to halt the Ho-Chunk's plans to expand a northern Wisconsin casino, arguing in new filings that the lawsuit has little chance of success and a judge should reject it.
Reciprocity rule hampers tribal attorney’s ability to practice, sparks call for rule change
Dennis Puzz, general counsel for the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, was looking to hire some fresh talent for the tribe’s legal team. In Laura Vedder, he believed he had found the perfect fit.
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