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WisLawNOW is a community of Wisconsin legal bloggers established by the State Bar of Wisconsin in partnership with LexBlog. Through this syndicated network, Wisconsin legal bloggers reach a wider audience and build their reputations in their areas of practice, while helping expand their understanding of the law, all in one place.
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von Briesen & Roper, s.c. announced continued expansion of its Chicago Office with three attorneys joining the Firm: Linnea A. Agner, Thomas J. Burns and Abosede Odunsi. Linnea A. Agner is an Associate in the Trusts and Estates Section. Agner focuses her practice on estate and succession planning with an emphasis on tax minimization. She ..read more
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Here is the latest faculty scholarship from the University of Wisconsin Law School Legal Studies Research Papers series vis SSRN. Defining Law but Not Justice by Franciska Coleman, UW Law School Remedying the Google Dual Bottleneck Monopoly in Search and Text Advertising by Peter Carstensen, UW Law School and Darren Bush Interdisciplinary Expertise in Law ..read more
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Categories Categories Archives Family Law Videos WI Court Opinions Legal Publications By Attorney Gregg HermanDecember 2, 2024 Frederick P. Kessler died on November 12, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Judge Joan Kessler, two daughters and grandchildren. He was first elected to the Wisconsin Assembly before his 21st birthday and served ..read more
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Dec. 2, 2024 – David T. Prosser Jr., former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at age 81. Justice Prosser served 18 years on the court, from 1998 to 2016. He was appointed by Gov. Tommy G. Thompson, and subsequently was elected to 10-year terms in 2001 and 2011. “Justice Prosser ..read more
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Nov. 27, 2024 – As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season, we reflect on our commitment to upholding justice and the rule of law. Each of you – lawyers, judges, and justices – play a critical role in maintaining fairness and trust in our legal system. Together, you help ensure that our shared legal ..read more
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A recent Wisconsin Court of Appeals case complicates residential leases by applying the Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA) to residential leases and uniquely calculating pecuniary loss under Wis. Stat. section 100.20(5) for a violation of Wis. Admin. Code § ATCP 134.08(10). The case is Koble Investments v. Marquardt.1 A petition to review the decision is currently ..read more
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In this episode of the Bottom Up Podcast, produced by the State Bar of Wisconsin, co-hosts Emil Ovbiagele and Sam Huddleston Baker talk with Mike Sneathern, chief legal officer for the Milwaukee Bucks. Mike has worked 20-plus years for the 2021 NBA champs. The conversation explores Mike’s journey from his native California to Wisconsin, his ..read more
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In April 2017, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, acting in response to a request of the Business Court Advisory Committee, established a pilot large claim commercial case docket for the assignment of commercial cases. The purposes of the pilot commercial court (which some refer to as the business court) were to ensure that large claim cases ..read more
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The Impact of Vehicular Homicide Convictions on Civil Liability Posted on November 26,2024 in Criminal Defense In Wisconsin, if you have been convicted of the crime of vehicular homicide, your liability may not end with the conviction. You may also face a separate civil lawsuit related to the conduct that led to the vehicular homicide ..read more
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Hailey M. Anick is an attorney in Meissner Tierney’s litigation practice group. She represents insurers and their insureds in various matters, including general liability and insurance coverage issues. Where are you from? Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. What was your first job? Barista. Do you have any hobbies? I’m an avid political podcast listener. Some of my favorites ..read more