State Bar news from WisBar.org. en-us http://www.wisbar.org/ Copyright 2010, State Bar of Wisconsin webmaster@wisbar.org Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:00:27 GMT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/Graphics/Template/logobwprint-new.gif http://www.wisbar.org/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WisBarStateBarNews/~3/2AYfO-hC8K8/Template.cfm July 27, 2010 – Practical advice for State Bar of Wisconsin members and others impacted by the recent severe weather is available on the State Bar's website, which includes a disaster resources page to help members get back up and running. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:00:00 CDT /AM/Template.cfm?Section=News&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=94886 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=News&Template=%2FCM%2FContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=94886 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WisBarStateBarNews/~3/7Ntnpy6AAf8/Template.cfm Aug. 4, 2010 – The State Bar is changing the Annual Convention format in 2011. The State Bar's PINNACLE Seminars Division will present several multi-day CLE institutes over the course of 2011 - 12, one of which will include special events that were held during the Annual Convention. The institutes, which will be held in various locations around the state, will offer a greater depth of programming and increase the opportunity to socialize and network with colleagues with similar interests. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:00:00 CDT /AM/Template.cfm?Section=News&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=94913 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=News&Template=%2FCM%2FContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=94913 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WisBarStateBarNews/~3/nly2MouQdgw/Template.cfm July 21, 2010 – Have you wondered what you get for your State Bar membership dues? Visit WisBar to access your guide to exclusive State Bar member benefits. The offerings in this guide represent hundreds of tools and resources specifically designed to help you succeed in your practice, and enrich your career and personal life. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:00:00 CDT /AM/Template.cfm?Section=News&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=94556 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=News&Template=%2FCM%2FContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=94556 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WisBarStateBarNews/~3/LLsnKBTq7EY/Template.cfm As a 13 year old, State Bar President Jim Boll was just as eager to shoot hoops on a basketball court as he was to sit quietly in a courtroom watching a trial. With an athlete’s energy and attorney’s focus, Boll aims to team with members to improve member awareness of the Bar’s offered benefits and services, strengthen local bars, and help young lawyers make connections, among other concerns. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:00:00 CDT /AM/Template.cfm?Section=News&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=94266 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=News&Template=%2FCM%2FContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=94266 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WisBarStateBarNews/~3/n8f0EFVxJqo/Template.cfm July 7, 2010 – The State Bar's Board of Governors rejected a draft petition that would have sent the bar membership status debate to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, but acted unanimously to oppose a county ordinance that would limit the county's exposure to litigation and took a clear stance with regard to two federal amicus briefs. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:00:00 CDT /AM/Template.cfm?Section=News&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=94224 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=News&Template=%2FCM%2FContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=94224 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WisBarStateBarNews/~3/1NodyhPGiHA/Template.cfm July 7, 2010 – The warm summer months are fast approaching – and so are many Wills for Heroes clinics. Attorney volunteers are needed to step up and be a hero for the men and women in our community who are willing to risk their lives to help others. Eligible first responders, including police, firefighters, and EMTs receive free, basic estate planning education and estate plans in Wisconsin Wills for Heroes clinics. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:00:00 CDT /AM/Template.cfm?Section=News&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=94225 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=News&Template=%2FCM%2FContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=94225 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WisBarStateBarNews/~3/H29pnN1L5YY/Template.cfm June 28, 2010 – The State Bar’s Board of Governors narrowly rejected a draft petition that would have sent the bar membership status debate to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, but acted unanimously to oppose a county ordinance that would limit the county’s exposure to litigation and took a clear stance with regard to two federal amicus briefs. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:00:00 CDT /AM/Template.cfm?Section=News&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=94106 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=News&Template=%2FCM%2FContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=94106 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WisBarStateBarNews/~3/ICKM4X4piNE/Template.cfm June 25, 2010 – By the narrowest of margins, the State Bar's Board of Governors voted to not advance a petition regarding the association's mandatory (integrated) structure to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, among other actions taken at the Board's June 25 meeting at the State Bar Center in Madison. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:00:00 CDT /AM/Template.cfm?Section=News&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=94047 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=News&Template=%2FCM%2FContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=94047 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WisBarStateBarNews/~3/jGX0FlOY9DU/Template.cfm June 15, 2010 – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on June 14 held that a Wisconsin judge or judicial candidate may announce political party membership, but cannot endorse partisan candidates or personally solicit campaign contributions. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:00:00 CDT /AM/Template.cfm?Section=News&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=93706 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=News&Template=%2FCM%2FContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=93706