For this week’s blog post, I am highlighting a yearly legal conference for Wisconsin Lawyers to engage in a multi-day event offering breakout sessions, dine-arounds, plenaries, and networking opportunities, with options for both in-person attendance and virtual participation: The Wisconsin
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Evers' Judges: Michael C. Schindhelm
”Evers’ judges” is our effort to present information about Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees to the bench. The information is taken from the appointees’ own judgeship applications.
Italics indicate direct quotes from the application. Typos, including punctuation errors, come from the
Italics indicate direct quotes from the application. Typos, including punctuation errors, come from the
Exercise Your Voting Rights: Be Ready to Vote on Nov. 3
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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. A few minutes of planning now can make voting quick and stress-free, whether you’ve voted in every election or this is your first midterm. One free website can help you confirm your registration,
Why Parentage Matters When Setting Conditions for Return in CHIPS Cases
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October 29, 2026
When parentage has not been established in a CHIPS case, courts face important legal limitations on setting conditions for return. Deanna Weiss examines those limitations and explains why waiting until parentage is determined is the best practice.
Seventh Circuit: Deputy Involved in Fatal Crash Gets Qualified Immunity
Oct. 27, 2026 — A Milwaukee County sheriff’s deputy whose distracted driving resulted in a fatal accident has qualified immunity, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit decided in Estate of Ceaser Stinson v. Joel Streicher, No.
Licensed to assist: A proposal to allow limited legal advocate certification
By Alexandria Staubach
The Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission and the Quarles & Brady law firm have formally proposed a Supreme Court rule to create a limited-license, nonlawyer practitioner program to address the need for legal representation in many parts
The Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission and the Quarles & Brady law firm have formally proposed a Supreme Court rule to create a limited-license, nonlawyer practitioner program to address the need for legal representation in many parts
Public hearing on unemployment for 2026; recap of the 2024 public hearing
Every two years in November, the Department of Workforce Development and the Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council conduct a public hearing to listen to people about their thoughts and concerns with how Wisconsin unemployment can be improved.The public hearing in 2026
Book review: In superb book, journalist Tony Messenger condemns court fines and justice system fees
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Applies “Violation of Law” Exclusion
On April 9, 2026, the Court of Appeals of Wisconsin issued a decision addressing the applicability of the “Violation of Law” exclusion to injuries caused by the accidental discharge of a firearm by a minor defendant, when that defendant was
New Wisconsin Court Policy Addresses Generative AI
Key takeaways on AI use in court filings, disclosure requirements, and potential consequences for violations in Wisconsin’s Fourth Judicial District.
As Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) becomes integrated into legal practices, new policies are needed to ensure its safe and ethical