A group of proponents for the proposed rule petition to create non-lawyer legal advocates spoke at the Sept. 18 Board of Governors meeting.
Sept. 22, 2026 — The 53-member State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors (Board) learned the details
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It’s not just a hot new technology trend. It’s also become the newest cocktail party question people ask criminal defense attorneys, especially the ones who handle drunk driving cases:“Can I still get an OWI if I’m using the self-driving mode…
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (“DHS”) recently announced that it is extending the current civil rights compliance period for recipients of federal financial assistance through DHS. Under the extension, the current compliance period, which began January 1, 2022, will…
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The Indiana Department of Health (“IDOH”) has issued a second public comment notice regarding its proposed amendments to Indiana’s Residential Care Facility (“RCF”) regulations. The proposal, first published earlier this year, would significantly expand resident rights, incorporate federal Home and…
Today is Constitution Day. This year’s observance carries extra weight as the nation marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence and 239 years since the signing of the U.S. Constitution. President
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