The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed the continuation of a patient’s regular commitment, finding the trial court erred by conducting the review hearing remotely without sufficient good cause, but the error was harmless because the patient meaningfully participated
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TCPA Update: FCC Seeks to Overhaul Consent Revocation Rules
On September 9, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) circulated proposed revisions to its consent-revocation rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) docketed for consideration at the FCC’s September 30, 2026, Open Meeting. If adopted substantially as proposed, these
Voters beware: What to know about constitutional amendment ballot questions before voting in the November election
Wisconsin voters will encounter three constitutional amendment referendum questions on the Nov. 3 ballot. In a series of posts over the next two weeks, Wisconsin Justice Initiative will help you become an informed voter on constitutional amendment referendums generally and
Skilled Nursing Update: CMS Deregulatory Effort for Skilled Nursing Facilities at OMB
The Trump administration continues to pursue regulatory reform initiatives across the health care sector. A proposed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) rule affecting Medicare-participating providers, including skilled nursing facilities, is currently under review by the Office of Management
Why Integrated Estate and Business Planning Works
If you’re a Business Owner, your estate plan and business plan need to work together. If you could not act tomorrow, the same event could affect payroll, clients, partners, employees, and your family. This is where the question is
The AI – Monkey Connection
U.S. copyright law protects works created by humans. The Copyright Office will not register content produced entirely by a non-human source. Courts have applied this rule to works attributed to animals, supernatural beings, and natural forces. Not monkeys, not oceans,
State Bar Board Discusses Non-Lawyer Legal Advocate Rule Petition, Other Matters
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
‘But the Car Was Driving, Not Me!’ Self-Driving Is Not a Defense in Wisconsin
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
Wisconsin Extends Civil Rights Compliance Period Through 2028
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
Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: Alice Walton Foundation and Mercy Break Ground on 120-Acre Whole Health Campus I Sutter Health Invests in Expansion Projects I Renown Health to Build Children’s Hospital
