Much as I would prefer any other topic for my column this month, the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan was the biggest story in local law in, well, forever.
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Mental health and the law
With a lump or two in my throat, I’m going to address one of the most difficult issues in the area of law — the complicated situation of those suffering with mental health conditions who are involved in our legal…
High court shuns truth in advertising
Permit me to fantasize for a moment. Fifteen years ago, our Supreme Court had an opportunity to rule that “truth in advertising” applied to Supreme Court elections. It failed to do so. It also failed to rule to the contrary. Instead,…
Swing and a miss!
The Super Bowl is over. Days are getting longer. The best words in the English language are: “Pitchers and catchers report.” Baseball will soon return!
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Never a dull legal moment in 2024
I’m sorry to report that we’ve lost a true giant in the judiciary and legislature.
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Remembering Judge Frederick P. Kessler
I’m sorry to report that we’ve lost a true giant in the judiciary and legislature.
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Advice to Wisconsin Trial Courts
I now have some advice for Wisconsin trial courts (including court commissioners): Serve at the convenience of the parties and lawyers, not by your own, archaic and sometimes inefficient rules.
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Finality at last. Maybe.
In last month’s column, I made several very useful suggestions (if I may say so myself) to the Wisconsin Supreme Court for improvements during their new term. Shockingly, not one member of the court thanked me for the helpful advice,…
Advice to the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Before April 24, 2024, Roger G. Merry was a licensed lawyer in the State of Wisconsin despite numerous disciplinary actions.
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Tackling the defense lawyer shortage, Kim Wexler style
In Better Call Saul, Jimmy McGill, the (ethically challenged but charming) main character, can’t get hired at his brother’s fancy law firm. So when he’s left with no other options, he does criminal defense work.
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