Wisconsin, like most states, has a growing shortage of skilled civil trial lawyers, especially in rural areas throughout the state. Jeffrey Muszynski discusses the steps Wisconsin is taking to address this issue and urges members of the bar to do
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Beyond Best Interests: Rethinking Child Representation
July 27, 2026In family court you will encounter a lot of voices – parents, their attorneys, maybe a child support attorney, and often, a guardian ad litem representing the best interests of the child.
In Wisconsin, a guardian ad litem
Profound Changes Afoot to EEOC’s Guidelines and Enforcement in Disparate Impact Cases
As part of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) new National Enforcement Plan (NEP), the commission stated its intent to “eliminate the use of disparate impact liability theories in investigations,” and vowed “not [to] commence, develop, or continue to pursue
Can I Reopen My Prior Social Security Disability Application?
If you applied for Social Security disability benefits, were denied, and did not appeal before the deadline, you may be wondering whether the Social Security Administration (SSA) can reopen your prior application. In some cases, SSA may accept a late
Plans to Replace Milwaukee County’s Safety Building
Marquette Poll results beyond the governor's race
By Erik ReinthalerWJI Intern
Growing opposition to proposed data centers, persistent concerns about the cost of living, and renewed public opinion on Act 10 were among the findings in the latest Marquette University Law School Poll, released Wednesday. The latest poll
Growing opposition to proposed data centers, persistent concerns about the cost of living, and renewed public opinion on Act 10 were among the findings in the latest Marquette University Law School Poll, released Wednesday. The latest poll
Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: Nearly 1 in 10 US Hospitals Now PE-Owned | Pearl Innovation District Generates $224M in Economic Impact | AdventHealth Continues Land Banking
If It’s Good Writing, So What if They Used AI?
If it’s good writing, so what if they used AI? That’s the question at the heart of a recent essay by writer Abi Awomosu, “Writing Was Never a Test of Who Could Think” (How Not To Use AI, June 14,
What Employers Should Know About Recent TPS Changes
On June 25, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Mullin v. Doe, 609 U.S. ___ (2026), in which the Court allowed the Trump Administration to proceed with the termination of Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) designations for
Marital Property Agreements: Planning for the Future, Not Planning for Divorce
One of the most rewarding parts of estate planning is guiding individuals and families as they prepare for the future. We discuss protecting children, preserving family assets, planning for retirement, and creating a legacy for the next generation. Occasionally, those