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Attorneys offer free online COVID-19 advice to Wisconsinites
A free online legal clinic is answering Wisconsinites' legal questions arising from COVID-19.
State Bar asks for attorney exemption to ‘Safer at Home’ order
The State Bar of Wisconsin is asking Gov. Tony Evers to make attorneys exempt from his "Safer at Home" order.
Vocal state bar critic Steve Levine dies at age 71
Steve Levine, a Madison lawyer and vocal critic of the State Bar of Wisconsin, has died. The State Bar reports that he passed away Jan. 4 at age 71.
Lawyers mount challenge to Wisconsin’s mandatory bar dues
The same week that the Wisconsin State Bar’s Board of Governors approved a $2 increase in mandatory bar dues, two attorneys filed a lawsuit against the bar challenging the constitutionality of those same dues.
Solo practitioner, public-interest lawyer talk difficulties ahead for bar, profession
This year’s race to take the top leadership spot for Wisconsin lawyers pits a public-interest lawyer against a solo practitioner, both of whom work out of Milwaukee. The Wisconsin State Bar announced in December that Jill Kastner and Randall Nash had accepted nominations to run for the office. Nash is a civil litigator who earned his […]
Chief judge of 7th Circuit to speak at conference
The chief judge of the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals is among the guest speakers that will be featured at the Wisconsin State Bar’s Annual Meeting and Conference.
High court to hold public hearing on bar-dues proposal
A proposal going before the Wisconsin Supreme Court later this month would put tougher restrictions on how the Wisconsin State Bar spends lawyers’ mandatory dues.
Bar president hopefuls talk increased dues, decreasing membership
wo Madison litigators are facing off in this year’s race for State Bar president. The two were nominated by committee to run for the position and their acceptance was announced in February. Attorneys should receive ballots for the election by Friday and return them by April 28. The winner will start on July 1 on […]
Phasing into practice can be a daunting task for new attorneys
Starting out in the law may not be the hardest step you’ll ever take as an attorney, but it certainly not won’t be the easiest either. But at least you’re not alone.
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.
After seven years, State Bar to revisit proposed changes to expunction
John Birdsall has seen it happen again and again in his 20-plus years of criminal-defense practice: A client is charged with a crime but never convicted.
State Supreme Court reprimands Chicago attorney
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded a Chicago attorney for practicing while his license was suspended.
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