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Access to Justice

Vote.Tackling the defense lawyer shortage, Kim Wexler style Interrupting the School to Prison Pipeline at the Intersection of Race and Disability

Administrative

Government Agencies Launch Initiative to Address Hiring and Recruiting Challenges

ADR

Pre-Mediation Submissions: Some Practical Suggestions For Success in Mediation, Cultivate a Virtue Communications in Mediation: Not Admissible in Court?

Agricultural

Duty-Free Entry for Products Used in Agriculture and Horticulture In Theatres this March: Bad River Film Easement Rights versus Timber Rights

Antitrust Law

NCAA v. Alston: A ‘Buzzer-Beater’ Victory for College Athletes Criminal Prosecutions Have Begun for No Poach Agreements and Wage Fixing Violations

Appellate

Court of Appeals: Controlled Substance Violation Doesn't Get Hemp Regulatory Protection The End of the Textualist Era? Wisconsin Supreme Court Presented with Opportunity to Overturn Kalal Medicaid Developments Unrelated to Recent Congressional Actions

Appellate Practice

Postmark changes at the Post Office and late mail SCOW: Four justices signal willingness to revisit precedent governing statutory interpretation Seventh Circuit rejects habeas appeal focusing on 'search for the truth' jury instruction

Arbitration

Seventh Circuit Upholds Arbitration Award Reinforcing Binding Nature of Arbitration Decisions A New Jersey Case and the Insidiousness of Arbitration Agreements

Artificial Intelligence

HAL 9000's Guide to AI-Powered Law Firm Marketing The High Risk of Intellectual Property Infringement with Use of Generative AI When AI Assistants Overshare: Best Practices for Lawyers Using Gen AI Productivity Tools

Artificial Intelligence

A Practical Guide on AI Prompting for Legal Professionals Small Firms, Big Ideas; Reflections from the 2025 Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference AI in Employment-Related Decisions, Part 2: State Strategies to Address Pressure and What It Means for Employers

Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Isn’t the End: Tools Lawyers Can Use to Help Business Clients Rebuild When Will Businesses Need to Use Litigation to Collect Debts in Wisconsin?How Does A Tenant's Bankruptcy Interfere with Your Eviction?

Brewery Law

Emergency Rule 2419 Released by Wisconsin Department of Revenue Bottles Up (Revisited)When Could a Bar or Restaurant Lose its Liquor License?

Business & Corporate Law

Leveling the Playing Field? Lessons From Indiana’s House Bill 1625 Proposal on Noncompete Agreements Requesting Trump Tariff Refunds Through Protest Filings Wisconsin E-Verify Bill Poised to Pass Legislature

Business Development & Networking

Delaware Supreme Court Decision Could Impact Post-Closing Indemnification Rights in M&A Deals What Developers Need to Know About Business Improvement Districts in Milwaukee A Question of Price

Business Management

Postmark changes at the Post Office and late mail Bankruptcy Isn’t the End: Tools Lawyers Can Use to Help Business Clients Rebuild Does My Wisconsin Business Need a Liability Waiver?

Business Strategy

Does My Wisconsin Business Need a Liability Waiver?Five Considerations When Selling Your Limited Liability Company Membership Interests Trademark Trouble in Candyland: Lessons for Growing Brands from Nerds vs. Dweebs

Cannabis

Bill to Reopen U.S. Government Poised to Kill the Multi-Billion Dollar Intoxicating Hemp Products Industry Marijuana Legalization Cut From Wisconsin Governor’s Proposed Budget Marijuana Legalization Proposed Again in Wisconsin: Considerations and Potential Opportunities

Career Planning

Episode 28: Product Liability Law and Legal Writing with Trial Attorney Jesse Blocher Bottom Up Episode 28: Product Liability Law and Legal Writing with Trial Attorney Jesse Blocher Episode 27: From Steelworker to Civil Rights Lawyer - Veteran Litigator Mark L. Thomsen's Unique Journey

Chapter 51

Indiana Court of Appeals Reaffirms Limits on 'Special Conditions' in Civil Commitment Orders SCOW accepts review in Chapter 51 appeal COA affirms recommitment and involuntary medication orders over sufficiency and hearsay challenges in detailed discussion

CHIPS/JIPS

Advocating for Students with Disabilities: IDEA Basics for Wisconsin Attorneys In published decision, COA holds that corporation counsel is not a party under 48.13 when they are not a petitioner

Civil Litigation

DOJ – Civil Division Enforcement & Affirmative Litigation Branch Court of Appeals: Controlled Substance Violation Doesn't Get Hemp Regulatory Protection The Jurors Spoke. I Listened. Here’s What I’ll Do Differently Next Time

Civil Procedure

SCOW: Four justices signal willingness to revisit precedent governing statutory interpretation Justice Hagedorn Opines that There Are No Procedural Bars to Disclosure Under Public Records Laws The Statute of Repose and Statute of Limitations in Construction Contract Cases in the Wake of Wascher

Civil Rights

Summary of Davis v. Ermold and Moore Protecting Your LGBTQ+ Marriage and Family: A Comprehensive Resource Vote.

Client Communications

Postmark changes at the Post Office and late mail Should You Respond to Bad Legal Advice on Social Media?You May Not Read This Entire Post

Commercial Code

Updating the Uniform Commercial Code for a Digital Age

Commercial Real Estate

Developers Beware: How the Evolving Battle Over Wetland Permitting Is Impacting Florida Real Estate Projects Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing Commercial Lease Disputes For Milwaukee Businesses

Compliance

Compliance Officer Challenges and Commitment to Compliance Culture Why Environmental Compliance Auditing is Important in the Purchase/Sale of a Business Health Care Provider Compliance Strategies with Eye on the Post-Pandemic Environment

Condominium Law

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals’ Provides Further Guidance on the Intersection Between Volitional Acts and Occurrences New Website Requirement for Wisconsin Condominium Associations and Their Property Managers

Constitutional

Court of Appeals: Controlled Substance Violation Doesn't Get Hemp Regulatory Protection Court of Appeals: Separate Abandonment Claims Require Separate Verdicts Court of Appeals: Dangerousness Necessary to Support Recommittal

Construction & Public Contracts

Contractors – Know Your Lien Rights Avoid Project Disputes Before They Begin: The Lawyer's Role in Guiding Client Expectations Why School Districts Should Consult With Legal Counsel Before Signing a Standard AIA Contract

Consumer Law

Hang Up and Try Again: U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Gives New Life to Defenses in TCPA Lawsuits TCPA Compliance: Is the Upcoming Opt-Out Rule a Major Game Changer?Will Cuts to the Social Security Administration Impact my Private Long Term Disability Benefits?

Consumer Protection

Hang Up and Try Again: U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Gives New Life to Defenses in TCPA Lawsuits Wisconsin Appellate Court Interprets Construction Defect Exclusion and Fungi Exclusion Wisconsin’s New Regulation of AI and Deepfakes in Political Communications

Contracts

Postmark changes at the Post Office and late mail Wisconsin E-Verify Bill Poised to Pass Legislature Ironclad Prenups Aren’t Just for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift

Copyright Law

Postmark changes at the Post Office and late mail Copyright Is Not A Verb Generative Artificial Intelligence 101: Copyright Infringement Lawsuits Ahead for Tech Companies

Coronavirus

Supreme Court Stays OSHA ETS, Upholds CMS Vaccination Mandate OSHA's Vaccine or Test Rule Remains in Limbo Following Arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court United States Ends International Travel Ban With New COVID-19 Requirements

Corporate Governance

Yo-Yo-Yo: CTA is Back U.S. Government Appeals Block on CTA Enforcement Corporate Transparency Act Injunction Alert

Court System

Is a Change to Wisconsin’s Statutory Interpretation Framework Imminent?Chief Justice Karofsky Delivers 'State of the Judiciary' Address to State Judges Postmark changes at the Post Office and late mail

COVID-19

With the COVID-19 Pandemic Over, Is the CARES Act Still In Effect?School Law Update: CDC Adjusts Direction on Exposure Quarantine Requirements for Employees Supply Chain Delay Claims: A Day Late and a $1,000 Short

Creditor-Debtor

Be Proactive in Protecting Your Credit & Personal Information Significant Changes to Medical Collection Debt Reporting: How Might it Affect Business?What to Do When Your Borrower Changes Its Name

Criminal

How to Navigate Court Ordered Breath Testing In Your Car Court of Appeals: Controlled Substance Violation Doesn't Get Hemp Regulatory Protection The Jurors Spoke. I Listened. Here’s What I’ll Do Differently Next Time

Defamation

Defamation: Lessons from Dominion v. Fox News What First Amendment Hurdles Will Former Packer Brett Favre Face in Defamation Cases?

Disability Law

Disabled by Alcohol Use Disorder? You Might be Eligible for Short- or Long- Term Disability Benefits Long-Term Disability and Long COVID: Science Is Finally Catching Up Indiana Court of Appeals Emphasizes Trial Court’s Role in Credibility Determinations for Grave Disability Findings

Discovery

Postmark changes at the Post Office and late mail 3 Discovery Tools Underemployed in Family Law

Diversity

As Executive Branch Scrutiny of DEI Programs Intensifies, Companies Must Assess All Aspects of Their Policies and Business Practices to Ensure Compliance with Civil Rights Laws It’s the End of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Programs as We Know It?Diversity is the Antidote for Competition

Diversity and Law

NADOHE v. Trump Update: Oral Arguments Suggest Anti-DEI Executive Orders May Survive Legal Challenge As Executive Branch Scrutiny of DEI Programs Intensifies, Companies Must Assess All Aspects of Their Policies and Business Practices to Ensure Compliance with Civil Rights Laws It’s the End of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Programs as We Know It?

Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Episode 28: Product Liability Law and Legal Writing with Trial Attorney Jesse Blocher Bottom Up Episode 28: Product Liability Law and Legal Writing with Trial Attorney Jesse Blocher Episode 27: From Steelworker to Civil Rights Lawyer - Veteran Litigator Mark L. Thomsen's Unique Journey

Education

Seventh Circuit Revives Plaintiff’s Religious Accommodation Case Under Groff Standard Title IX Regulations Capitol Connection, June 2024 Recap

Elder Law

Contested Guardianships, Advocacy, and a Podcast: A Lawyer’s Unexpected Retirement Journey Why Estate Plans Fail – and How Attorneys Can Prevent It Saving Private Ryan's Nest Egg: The Veteran Improved Pension Program

Election Law

Wisconsin Supreme Court Limits Standing to Appeal Decisions from the Wisconsin Elections Commission Vote.Election Certification Law in Wisconsin

Employee Benefits

2026 Qualified Plan Cost of Living Increases, 2026 Social Security Taxable Wage Base The End of the Textualist Era? Wisconsin Supreme Court Presented with Opportunity to Overturn Kalal Mental Health Matters: Disability Benefits for Wisconsin Police Officers

Employment & Labor

Register Now for Breakfast Briefing Series: Wage & Hour Check-Up: Is Your Payroll Practice Keeping Up?Federal and State Employment Law Update 2026 Qualified Plan Cost of Living Increases, 2026 Social Security Taxable Wage Base

Environmental

DNR Authorized to Address PFAS Contamination without First Identifying 'Hazardous Substances' per Wisconsin Supreme Court Capitol Connection, July 2025 The Shifting Nature of the PFAS Regulatory Landscape

Equity & Inclusion

Title IX Regulations Estate Planning for the LGBTQ+ Community U.S. Supreme Court Holds That A Unilateral Job Transfer Maintaining the Same Pay and Benefits Could Be Discrimination Under Title VII

ERISA

Retirement and Health Plan Legal Updates, Compliance Deadlines 2023 HSA Limits Are Announced Department of Labor Provides Cybersecurity Guidance for Stakeholders of ERISA-Covered Plans

Estate Planning

What Business Owners in Illinois Must Fix in Their Estate Plan Before They Sell Estate Planning for Dentists Selling Their Practice in Illinois The Digital Ghosts You Leave Behind

Ethics & Professional Responsibility

A Practical Guide on AI Prompting for Legal Professionals DC Bar to Capitulating Law Firms: FAFO (plus: Ethicking is Six! And other news)Stacie’s Explainer for What the Heck Happened with Gableman Last Week

Evidence

State Supreme Court Will Review Brady’s “Material Evidence” Requirement COA: Circuit Court Erred in Imposing Jail Contempt Sanction for Refusing to Give Phone Passcode Evidence at Recommitment Hearing was Insufficient to Establish Dangerousness; Appeal of Transfer to Inpatient Treatment is Moot

Fair Dealership Law

Stafford Rosenbaum Attorneys Present on Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law for State Bar CLE The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Enters Its 50th Year: Contracting Around the WFDL The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Enters Its 50th Year: What is Good Cause?

Family & Divorce

Postmark changes at the Post Office and late mail Ironclad Prenups Aren’t Just for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Understanding the Impact of Long-Term Marriage on Prenuptial Agreements: Key Considerations for Asset Division

Farming Law

Understanding the 0.3% THC Threshold Farm Succession Planning: Build Your Succession Planning Team

Featured

FTC Not Finished with Non-Competes in Health Care – Issues Press Release and 'Warning' Letters to Some Health Care Entities The Value of No Seventh Circuit Enforces Supreme Court’s Landmark Overhaul of Standards for Title VII Employment Discrimination Claims

Financial

What Business Owners in Illinois Must Fix in Their Estate Plan Before They Sell 2026 Qualified Plan Cost of Living Increases, 2026 Social Security Taxable Wage Base Postmark changes at the Post Office and late mail

Firearms

When Can I Face Criminal Charges in Wisconsin for Using a Firearm?What Are the Penalties for Illegal Gun Possession in Wisconsin?SCOW rejects 2nd Amendment Challenge to “going armed while intoxicated” Statute

First Amendment

When is Social Media Activity by Officials Attributable to the Government?What First Amendment Hurdles Will Former Packer Brett Favre Face in Defamation Cases?

Food & Beverage

Bottles Up (Revisited)When Could a Bar or Restaurant Lose its Liquor License?When It’s Time to Pay the Piper: Music Licenses and Copyright Infringement

Food, Drug & Agriculture

Introducing Nick Heirlmeier…Don’t Choke on Your Brownie: Delta Derivative Changes Proposed Trademark Trouble in Candyland: Lessons for Growing Brands from Nerds vs. Dweebs

Fourth Amendment

American Bar Association Brings Democracy Listening Tour to Wisconsin SCOW to Review Highly Fact-specific Fourth Amendment Defense Win

Free Speech

When is Social Media Activity by Officials Attributable to the Government?Ninth Circuit Holds MAGA Hat is Free Speech

Gambling Law

Outcome Preview Doesn’t Rescue Slot-like Video Games From Gambling Ban

Government

Postmark changes at the Post Office and late mail Attorney Seep Paliwal Moderates State Bar of Wisconsin Panel on Cultural Competency in Family Law Proper Remedies Under a Void Lease: Koble v. Marquardt

Guardian ad Litem

Factoring in the Factors #1: Parent’s Wishes GAL Friend or Foe Some Thoughts on Minor Settlements and GALs in Personal Injury Cases

Guardianships & Conservatorships

The Sibling Bond: Its Importance in Foster Care and Adoptive Placement Summary Judgment on TPR Grounds Reversed The Proposed Guardian Training Requirement: Consequences for Petitioners

Health Care

Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: Government Reopens – Impact on Health Care | PwC, ULI, Revista Highlight Strong 2026 Outlook for Medical Office Real Estate | HMS Releases Handy Timeshare Structuring Guide Indiana Court of Appeals Affirms Regular Involuntary Commitment Based on Clear and Convincing Evidence DOJ – Civil Division Enforcement & Affirmative Litigation Branch

Health Insurance

Court Finds the Government Adequately Pleaded Its False Claims Act Complaint Against Third-Party Medical Billing Company When Compassion Costs You & Walmart Wisconsin DHS Issues Updated Guidance on Use of Electronic Monitoring in Assisted Living Facilities

Immigration

DHS Ends Automatic Extensions of Employment Authorization Documents: What Employers Need to Know USCIS Issues New Guidance on $100,000 H-1B Fee Proclamation USCIS Clarification on Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrants

Indian Law

Attorney Jamie Konopacky to Present at State Bar of Wisconsin’s Annual Indian Law CLE Exploring and Teaching Indian & Tribal Law Implications of Haaland and the Indian Child Welfare Act

Insurance

FL District Court Extends the Indirect Purchaser Rule to Civil RICO Claims and Ultimately Dismisses Insurance Company’s RICO Claim Against Pharmaceutical Manufacturer AI Issues in the Commercial Auto Policy: The Insurer’s Perspective More Than a Diagnosis: The Objective Evidence Gap That Sinks LTD Claims

Intellectual Property

Introducing Nick Heirlmeier…The Shut Down Shuffle Don’t Choke on Your Brownie: Delta Derivative Changes Proposed

International

USCIS Clarification on Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrants Fighting Strategic Cargo Theft: Risk Management for Rising Claims Disputesand Liability Challenges Duty-Free Entry for Products Used in Agriculture and Horticulture

Justice System

Court of Appeals: Controlled Substance Violation Doesn't Get Hemp Regulatory Protection Court of Appeals: Separate Abandonment Claims Require Separate Verdicts Court of Appeals: Dangerousness Necessary to Support Recommittal

Juvenile Law

COA affirms juvenile’s placement at Copper Lake School, rejecting argument that placement was improper until State builds facilities contemplated when Lincoln Hills was closed.The Freedom to be Kids: Observations of Charging 17-year-olds in Adult Court Gender-affirming Care Is Not Child Abuse

Land Use & Zoning

When Will Use Variances Be Required for Building Permits?Beyond Geocaching, There’s Benchmarking: Finding Markers of Property Law in the Wild Denial of Variance Request Regarding Lakefront Yard Setback Requirements

Landlord & Tenant

Infestation Injustice Variations in the Legal Rights of Residential Landlords and Tenants How Are Landlords Affected Now That The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Has Been Told to “stand down from performing any work task” by the President?

Landlord-Tenant Law

Infestation Injustice Variations in the Legal Rights of Residential Landlords and Tenants Koble Investments, the Wisconsin Consumer Act, and Residential Leases

Law Firm Marketing & Management

Postmark changes at the Post Office and late mail Five Considerations When Selling Your Limited Liability Company Membership Interests Adopt the Model, Train the Human: AI Literacy as the Parallel Track to Integration

Law Practice

New Fiscal Year, New State Bar Board of Governors The Bluebook’s New AI Citation Rule Misses the Mark The State Bar Diversity Clerkship Program: A Win-Win for Students and Employers

Lawyer Assistance

Hope and Grief in 2021

Lawyer Wellness

Starting Therapy for the First Time: What to Expect When You've Never Done This Before When Perfectionism Becomes a Problem: Understanding Workplace Perfectionism and Mental Health From Overwhelmed to Optimized: Evidence-Based CBT Techniques for Busy Professionals Managing Anxiety

Legal Academics

American Bar Association Brings Democracy Listening Tour to Wisconsin New Work Recommends Standards for Law Scholarly Impact Analyses Recent UW Law Faculty Scholarship

Legal Aid

Get Involved: Public Interest Law Volunteer Opportunities New Form Reduces Burdens on Indigent Persons to Obtain Fee Waivers

Legal Education

Is a Change to Wisconsin’s Statutory Interpretation Framework Imminent?A Practical Guide on AI Prompting for Legal Professionals Does Fee Denial Signal New Expectations for Detecting Opposing Counsel’s AI Hallucinations?

Legal History

'Whoever heard of a woman so rich as to be possessor of both a mind and heart?''What a splendid woman Charlotte Bronte was!''First principles were never more important.'

Legal Profession

Episode 28: Product Liability Law and Legal Writing with Trial Attorney Jesse Blocher Bottom Up Episode 28: Product Liability Law and Legal Writing with Trial Attorney Jesse Blocher Episode 27: From Steelworker to Civil Rights Lawyer - Veteran Litigator Mark L. Thomsen's Unique Journey

Legal Research

Is a Change to Wisconsin’s Statutory Interpretation Framework Imminent?A Practical Guide on AI Prompting for Legal Professionals Does Fee Denial Signal New Expectations for Detecting Opposing Counsel’s AI Hallucinations?

Legal Scholarship

The Bluebook’s New AI Citation Rule Misses the Mark New Work Recommends Standards for Law Scholarly Impact Analyses Senior Faculty Publish as Many Articles and More Books, Book Chapters than Younger Colleagues

Legal Writing

The Bluebook’s New AI Citation Rule Misses the Mark New Legal Scholar Ranking Offers Insight on What Makes Legal Scholarship Impactful ABA Issues Formal Opinion on Use of Generative AI

Legislation

AI in Employment-Related Decisions Part 1: Big Tech and Federal Power Issues Related to the “No Tax On Overtime” Provision Network drivers pretense

Liability Law

Keep On Keeping On Liability Defenses for Dog Bite Cases in Wisconsin Hunting Lease Issues

Liens and Mortgage Law

Responding to Wisconsin Construction Liens

Litigation

Trial Prep for the Modern Lawyer Dead Men Neither Wear Plaid Nor Render Opinions To A Reasonable Degree of Professional Certainty A Deep Dive into Wisconsin’s Economic Loss Doctrine

Marital Property

Ironclad Prenups Aren’t Just for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Estate Planning for the LGBTQ+ Community Can a Prenuptial Agreement Benefit a Couple With a High Net Worth?

Media Law

American Bar Association Brings Democracy Listening Tour to Wisconsin

Mediation

A New Jersey Case and the Insidiousness of Arbitration Agreements What Options Do Businesses Have to Resolve Partnership Disputes?Types of Civil Disputes That Can Be Resolved by Using Mediation

Medicaid/Medicare

Disabled by Alcohol Use Disorder? You Might be Eligible for Short- or Long- Term Disability Benefits Medicaid Developments Unrelated to Recent Congressional Actions You Stopped Working Months (or Years) Ago — Can You Still File for Short- and Long-Term Disability?

Medicare/Medicaid

Disabled by Alcohol Use Disorder? You Might be Eligible for Short- or Long- Term Disability Benefits Medicaid Developments Unrelated to Recent Congressional Actions Sixth Circuit Rejects FCA Claims Involving ‘Incident to’ Services and Implied Certification Theories

Motion Practice

Postmark changes at the Post Office and late mail Clearbrief MS Word Add-in Uses AI to Evaluate the Strength of a Brief

Municipal Law

The Shifting Nature of the PFAS Regulatory Landscape Variations in the Legal Rights of Residential Landlords and Tenants One Step Closer: An Update on the Constitutional Challenge to Wisconsin Act 10

Negotiations

What Options Do Businesses Have to Resolve Partnership Disputes?Is the first settlement offer the right move for your claim?Negotiating a Business Contract? Don’t Ignore Forum Selection Clauses

Nursing Homes

Wisconsin Supreme Court Update: April 2023 COVID-19 Updates for Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities Wisconsin Department of Health Services Increases Monthly Spousal Income Allowance

Open Records Law

Wisconsin Supreme Court Preserves Privacy Protections for Court Records of Voters Subject to Guardianships, Affirms Unified Nature of Court of Appeals American Bar Association Brings Democracy Listening Tour to Wisconsin When the Wind Blows

OWI Law

When Could a Bar or Restaurant Lose its Liquor License?Can an Open Container of Alcohol in a Car Lead to OWI Charges?Do OWI Arrests Increase During the Holidays in Wisconsin?

Patent & Trademark

A Beginner’s Guide to Trademarks, Part 2: USPTO Trademark Application Requirements A Beginner’s Guide to Trademarks: Part One — Trademark Basics Can I Mix it Up a Little?

Personal Injury

Proper Documents Needed for Auto Accident Claim in Wisconsin Teen Drivers, Uninsured Drivers, and Summer Traffic Increase Wisconsin Car Accident Risk Taking Legal Action After You Get Seriously Hurt at a Business

Practice Management

2026 Qualified Plan Cost of Living Increases, 2026 Social Security Taxable Wage Base Grow With Intentionality Postmark changes at the Post Office and late mail

Privacy & Data Security

Generative Artificial Intelligence 101: Evaluating the Consistency and Reliability of Generative AI for Content Creation What Are HIPAA Permissions and How Many HIPAA Defined Permissions Exist?Is Your School District Ready for the Next Round of Cyber Attacks?

Privacy & Security

State Bar of Wisconsin President Lauds Enactment of Judicial Security Bills State of the Judiciary: Chief Justice Ziegler Again Highlights Judicial Security FTC Extends Compliance Deadline for Covered Entities Under Safeguards Rule

Pro Bono

A 1L's Perspective on Pro Bono Work and Public Interest Law Get Involved: Public Interest Law Volunteer Opportunities New Form Reduces Burdens on Indigent Persons to Obtain Fee Waivers

Pro Bono & Volunteering

A 1L's Perspective on Pro Bono Work and Public Interest Law Get Involved: Public Interest Law Volunteer Opportunities Volunteering as a Lawyer: What’s the Point?

Probate & Estate Planning

Starting Fresh: Turning Post-Divorce Estate Planning into Peace of Mind What Is the Role of an Executor in Illinois Probate?Common Delays in Probate & How to Avoid Them

Professional development

Episode 28: Product Liability Law and Legal Writing with Trial Attorney Jesse Blocher Bottom Up Episode 28: Product Liability Law and Legal Writing with Trial Attorney Jesse Blocher Episode 27: From Steelworker to Civil Rights Lawyer - Veteran Litigator Mark L. Thomsen's Unique Journey

Professional Licensure

5 Reasons Doctors Are Criminally Indicted Can Nurses Lose Their License For Coming to Work Drunk? | WI

Property Law

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals’ Provides Further Guidance on the Intersection Between Volitional Acts and Occurrences Use of the ASTM E1527-21 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Standard Practice is Now Required to Meet CERCLA Liability Protections In Theatres this March: Bad River Film

Property Tax

Capitol Connection, July 2025 The TCJA and Estate Taxes- Start Preparing Now Solar and Wind Lease Agreements

Public Health

Capitol Connection, July 2025 School Law Update: CDC Adjusts Direction on Exposure Quarantine Requirements for Employees CDC Adjusts Direction on Exposure Quarantine Requirements for Employees

Public Interest

Proper Remedies Under a Void Lease: Koble v. Marquardt Infestation Injustice Under the Radar – Quiet Changes to Medicare by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Public Records

Justice Hagedorn Opines that There Are No Procedural Bars to Disclosure Under Public Records Laws

Real Estate

Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: Our Top 10 Takeaways from The Real Deal: Health Care Strategy, Growth & Transactions Summit in Scottsdale, AZ Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing

Real Estate & Construction

Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: ASC Volumes Continue to Expand | 30% of Telemed Visits Paused During Shutdown | Intermountain Expands Outpatient Imaging Chain in WA Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing - Sept. 29

Regulatory

2026 Qualified Plan Cost of Living Increases, 2026 Social Security Taxable Wage Base Court Finds the Government Adequately Pleaded Its False Claims Act Complaint Against Third-Party Medical Billing Company Wisconsin E-Verify Bill Poised to Pass Legislature

Restaurants & Taverns

Cheers to Change: The New Wis. Stat. 125 – Changes for Wedding Barns and Other Venues Wisconsin’s Proposed Alcohol Regulations: Major Reforms Impacting the Industry Fish Fry and an Old Fashioned, To-Go Please

Scam Alert

Scam Alert: Fraudulent Phishing Emails Purport to Come from Bar Leaders Avoiding Social Security Scams in Wisconsin

School Law

Advocating for Students with Disabilities: IDEA Basics for Wisconsin Attorneys Capitol Connection, July 2025 Why School Districts Should Consult With Legal Counsel Before Signing a Standard AIA Contract

Secured Transactions

Updating the Uniform Commercial Code for a Digital Age

Social Media

American Bar Association Brings Democracy Listening Tour to Wisconsin When is Social Media Activity by Officials Attributable to the Government?

Social Security Law

Class representatives for the Wisconsin SSDI eligibility ban case Advisory Council agreed-on bill does little to nothing for workers or anyone else Five Common Surprises About Long-Term Disability Benefits

Sports Law

NCAA to Move to Single Transfer Portal for DI Football 7th Circuit Reverses District Court Injunction in Fourqurean NCAA Eligibility Case Wisconsin's NIL Lawsuit Against Miami Could Shake Up College Recruiting

State Bar News

Rebecca Taibleson Confirmed as Seventh Circuit Appeals Court Judge New Fiscal Year, New State Bar Board of Governors Michelle Behnke, of Wisconsin, is the Newest President of the American Bar Association

Student Loans

Minimize PSLF Payments by Maximizing Retirement Contributions

Supply Chain

Recent Robinson-Patman Act Cases Demonstrate Size Doesn’t Always Matter

Tax

Postmark changes at the Post Office and late mail IRS Provides Critical Transition Relief for New Tips and Overtime Reporting Requirements: What HR Needs to Know Now 2025 Illinois Tax Amnesty Program Provides Chance to Eliminate Penalties and Interest on Outstanding Tax Liabilities

Technology

A Practical Guide on AI Prompting for Legal Professionals The Digital Ghosts You Leave Behind Small Firms, Big Ideas; Reflections from the 2025 Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference

Telecommunications

American Bar Association Brings Democracy Listening Tour to Wisconsin Narrow Auto-Dialing Definition Broadens Text

Termination of Parental Rights

COA rejects numerous IAC claims, affirms jury verdict in TPR appeal COA affirms challenge to TPR disposition under erroneous exercise of discretion standard COA reverses grant of summary judgment in TPR, holds that issues of material fact exist as to abandonment and failure to assume

Torts

A Deep Dive into Wisconsin’s Economic Loss Doctrine Insurance Coverage & Contractors Who Can Be at Fault for Truck Accidents in Wisconsin?

Traffic

COA finds preserving electric vehicle’s battery no defense for driving too slowly on the expressway Leading causes of trucking accidents in Wisconsin What Are the Most Common Injuries in Bicycle Accidents?

Transactional

The Deal is in the Details Taking Stock of Trade Issues in 2025 Solar and Wind Lease Agreements

Tribal Law

Recent UW Law Faculty Scholarship In Theatres this March: Bad River Film

Trusts & Estates

How to Protect Your Assets with a Revocable Living Trust Estate Planning for Second Marriage What is a Trust Protector and Why You Might Need One

Unemployment Law

The End of the Textualist Era? Wisconsin Supreme Court Presented with Opportunity to Overturn Kalal Legislative unemployment bills going to the governor You Stopped Working Months (or Years) Ago — Can You Still File for Short- and Long-Term Disability?

Veterans and Military

Capitol Connection, July 2025

Water Law

EPA Issues Final Lead & Copper Rule Improvements with $2.6 Billion Allocated to Support Replacement of All Lead Drinking Water Pipes in the US Trends in Riparian Rights: Update What are Riparian Rights & Why are They Important?

Wellness

Grow With Intentionality Small Firms, Big Ideas; Reflections from the 2025 Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference Invisible Injuries, Real Claims: Mental Health and Worker’s Compensation Claims in Wisconsin

Work-Life Balance

Grow With Intentionality Memory and Compute in Everyday Practice Small Firms, Big Ideas; Reflections from the 2025 Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference

Worker's Compensation

You Stopped Working Months (or Years) Ago — Can You Still File for Short- and Long-Term Disability?Think Your Doctor’s Opinion Is Enough to Beat a Worker’s Compensation Denial? Not Without This Form Pain and Suffering in Wisconsin Work Injuries: Understanding Your Compensation Options

Young Lawyers

Bottom Up Episode 28: Product Liability Law and Legal Writing with Trial Attorney Jesse Blocher Episode 28: Product Liability Law and Legal Writing with Trial Attorney Jesse Blocher Bottom-Up Episode 27: From Steelworker to Civil Rights Lawyer - Veteran Litigator Mark L. Thomsen's Unique Journey