Most Popular Wisconsin Blawgs Expanded View List View

RSS Subscribe: Latest 20 posts | Latest 100 posts
Blogs 1 - 31 of 31
Sorted by Popularity | Sort by Name | Sort by Last Post Date
Today | This Week | This Month | All Time |

Althouse

Althouse

Covers the law and news. From University of Wisconsin Law Professor Ann Althouse.

http://althouse.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 172

Madison Bike Blog

Madison Bike Blog

Focuses on Wisconsin bicycle laws, advocacy, biking issues, bike races, bicycle legal news. By Clayton Griessmeyer.

http://www.madisonbikeblog.com/
  • May 1

    Interesting Read On the Ethics of Breaking Traffic Law

    Interesting Read On the Ethics of Breaking Traffic Law
    In a recent article in outsideonline, Eben Weiss makes some points about why he chooses to violate traffic laws while riding a bicycle. He argues that personal safety whilst riding is more important that technically following the law. I…
  • Feb 28

    Bike O Rama Madison Wisconsin Bicycle Expo March 9, 10, and 11 2018

    Bike O Rama Madison Wisconsin Bicycle Expo March 9, 10, and 11 2018
    When Friday March 9 noon to 9 p.m. thru Sunday March 11 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.What- A huge event of all things bicycle.Where: Alliant Energy Center MadisonCost: Free but be sure to bike there to avoid a charge for parking a motor vehicle.What…
  • Jan 22

    Can You Ride An EBIKE on Bike Trails in Wisconsin?

    Can You Ride An EBIKE on Bike Trails in Wisconsin?
    States all over the U.S. are having to create new laws for e-bike usage.  Common issues include where a person can ride the e-bike, speed limits, and their classification.In Wisconsin, the DNR allows electronic bicycle use on certain…
Rank this Week: 368

WisBlawg

WisBlawg

Covers legal research and Internet news & information with an emphasis on Wisconsin. From the University of Wisconsin Law Library and librarian Bonnie Shucha.

http://wisblawg.law.wisc.edu/
  • May 21

    Instantly Create and Share a Bibliography with ZoteroBib – Even in Bluebook

    Instantly Create and Share a Bibliography with ZoteroBib – Even in Bluebook
    When I’m writing a document or article and I need to manage a bunch of citations, my go-to tool is Zotero.  It’s an incredibly powerful citation manager that helps you collect, organize, cite, and share research – and…
  • May 17

    News on the Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau

    News on the Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau
    A recent article from Madison’s local newspaper, The Isthmus, outlines some significant cuts to the staff and services of the Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau, particularly in the LRB research and library services department.…
  • Apr 6

    Book Review- Table for 9: Supreme Court Food Traditions & Recipe

    Book Review- Table for 9: Supreme Court Food Traditions & Recipe
    Brand new for your reading leisure!  This delightful book takes you way behind the scenes of the Supreme Court, and spotlights the culinary traditions that have been a part of the institution since its first session in 1790. From cover…
Rank this Week: 507

von Briesen Legal News

von Briesen Legal News

By von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

http://www.vonbriesen.com/legal-news
  • May 16

    Not So Simple Estate Planning Considerations After 2017 Tax "Simplification"

    Not So Simple Estate Planning Considerations After 2017 Tax "Simplification"
    In December 2017 when Congress passed and the President signed the new tax bill, often referred to as the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act," there was a great deal of publicity about its impact on individual and business income taxes. What has not…
  • May 1

    The Wisconsin Court of Appeals Reverses A $68 Million Judgment In An Environmental Insurance Coverage Case

    The Wisconsin Court of Appeals Reverses A $68 Million Judgment In An Environmental Insurance Coverage Case
    Johnson Controls, Inc. v. Central National Insurance Company of Omaha, No. 2014AP2050, unpublished slip op. (Wis. App. Apr. 25, 2018) In Johnson Controls, Inc. v. Central National Insurance Company of Omaha, No. 2014AP2050, unpublished…
  • Apr 4

    OIG Work Plan Monthly Updates (January, February, and March 2018)

    OIG Work Plan Monthly Updates (January, February, and March 2018)
    As previously explained in von Briesen's Legal Update OIG Work Plan Moves from Annual to Monthly Updates, the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (the "OIG") has decided to update its…
Rank this Week: 884

Tristan's Landlord-Tenant Law Blog

Tristan's Landlord-Tenant Law Blog

Discusses various aspects of landlord-tenant law and comments on various court decisions within the areas of real estate and property law. By Tristan Pettit.

http://petriepettit.com/blog/landlord-tenant
  • May 13

    New and Improved Residential Rental Agreement Form Available Now

    New and Improved Residential Rental Agreement Form Available Now
    As many of you know, there was a large Landlord-Tenant law that was enacted last month. If you were not aware of this you should take a look at my earlier post on Act 317. As a result of that new law, it was necessary for me to add a new…
  • Apr 16

    New Landlord-Tenant Law - Act 317 - Is Effective on April 18, 2018.

    New Landlord-Tenant Law - Act 317 - Is Effective on April 18, 2018.
    On April 16, 2018 Governor Walker signed into law 2017 Wisconsin Act 317 which is Wisconsin's newest Landlord-Tenant law. The law was published yesterday, April 17th, which means that it will become effective tomorrow, April 18, 2018.It is a…
  • Apr 16

    New Landlord-Tenant Law - Act 317 - Is Effective on April 18, 2018.

    New Landlord-Tenant Law - Act 317 - Is Effective on April 18, 2018.
    On April 16, 2018 Governor Walker signed into law 2017 Wisconsin Act 317 which is Wisconsin's newest Landlord-Tenant law. The law was published yesterday, April 17th, which means that it will become effective tomorrow, April 18, 2018.It is a…
Rank this Week: 583

Gray On Claims

Gray On Claims

Covers claim construction and patent law. By Justin E. Gray.

http://www.grayonclaims.com/
  • Oct 16

    All Quiet on the Eastern District of Texas Front? (Further Update)

    All Quiet on the Eastern District of Texas Front? (Further Update)
    Over four months have passed since the Supreme Court's TC Heartland decision.  New patent case activity in the Eastern District of Texas remains low, as demonstrated by the chart below, which shows the number of new patent cases…
  • Jun 12

    All Quiet on the Eastern District of Texas Front? (Updated)

    All Quiet on the Eastern District of Texas Front? (Updated)
    Three weeks have passed since the Supreme Court's TC Heartland decision.  New patent case activity in the Eastern District of Texas remains low, as demonstrated by the chart below, which shows the number of new patent cases filed in the…
  • May 30

    All Quiet on the Eastern District of Texas Front?

    All Quiet on the Eastern District of Texas Front?
    The U.S. Supreme Court decided TC Heartland on May 22, just over a week ago.  Since that decision, only four new patent cases have been filed in the Eastern District of Texas (all filed last Friday, May 26).  Below is a chart…
Rank this Week: 469

Lakeblawg

Lakeblawg

Covers consumer and business bankruptcy, and mortgage foreclosure defense. By Lake Law.

http://www.lakelaw.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 672

Swendson Fey Law Blog

Swendson Fey Law Blog

Covers elder law and estate planning.

https://smll.wordpress.com/
  • Jun 23

    Who said the law is intuitive?

    Who said the law is intuitive?
    You should not trust your instincts, but check things out with an attorney before acting.  Sometimes, it just takes a phone call.   A recent Wisconsin Law Journal article gives a good example.  A mother got a loan from a bank…
  • May 2

    Providing Flexibility by Adding Trust Protectors to Your Estate Planning

    Providing Flexibility by Adding Trust Protectors to Your Estate Planning
    Trust protectors (aka Trust Advisors) have long been used in British Commonwealth countries, originating with offshore asset protection trusts.  With these trusts, their role was limited mostly to overseeing the foreign trustee and to…
  • Dec 23

    A Unique Opportunity

    A Unique Opportunity
    The new tax law (2010 Tax Relief Act) creates an once-in-a-lifetime planning opportunity that ends at midnight, December 31, 2010.   Generally, transfers (greater than $13,000 per year) to generations younger than children are subject to…
Rank this Week: 689

Wisconsin Probate & Estate…

Wisconsin Probate & Estate Planning Blog

Covers estate planning, trusts and wills. By Krause Donovan Estate Law Partners, LLC

http://www.madisontrustlaw.com/
  • May 25

    What Happens to My “Digital Property” After I Die?

    What Happens to My “Digital Property” After I Die?
    Probate in Wisconsin has traditionally dealt with two kinds of property – the physical and the intangible. The latter, intangible, refers to assets like bank accounts or stocks that lack a physical form yet serve as a defined store of…
  • May 18

    What Happens if the Trustee of My Trust Fails to Follow My Instructions?

    What Happens if the Trustee of My Trust Fails to Follow My Instructions?
    Although trusts are not difficult to create, they do require a certain degree of administration. If you are presently serving as a trustee, particularly of an irrevocable trust, you must take care to faithfully execute the trust…
  • May 11

    Should My Child’s Bankruptcy Affect My Own Estate Planning?

    Should My Child’s Bankruptcy Affect My Own Estate Planning?
    One of the biggest estate planning concerns that we hear about from parents is that they are reluctant to leave a potentially sizable inheritance to their financially irresponsible adult children. This raises an interesting question that you…
Rank this Week: 3227

Bucher Law Group, LLC Blog

Bucher Law Group, LLC Blog

Covers criminal law.

https://www.bucherlawgroup.com/milwaukee-county-lawyer
  • May 25

    Common Mistakes Made During a Military Divorce

    Common Mistakes Made During a Military Divorce
    While divorce is complex for all couples, this is particularly true for military couples. If you or your spouse is in the military, and you are undergoing a divorce, you should seek legal representation from a lawyer who is well-versed in…
  • May 17

    What to Do After Your Divorce Is Final

    What to Do After Your Divorce Is Final
    If your divorce has recently been finalized, you are likely relieved and wondering how to move on with your life. We have compiled this list of tips to help you live the high quality of life you deserve post-divorce: 1. Change Your…
  • May 11

    New Wisconsin OWI Law Affects People With Multiple Conviction

    New Wisconsin OWI Law Affects People With Multiple Conviction
    In March 2018, a new Wisconsin OWI law was passed by Governor Scott Walker. The purpose of this law is to permanently revoke the driver’s licenses of individuals who have been convicted of four or more offenses related to drunk driving.…
Rank this Week: 2053

Wisconsin Workers' Compensation…

Wisconsin Workers' Compensation Experts

Covers trends and developments in workers’ compensation law, in Wisconsin and throughout the United States. By Domer Law.

http://www.wisworkcompexperts.com/
  • May 17

    Work-Related Death in Milwaukee

    Work-Related Death in Milwaukee
    Another sad day at a Wisconsin workplace.  The news came out that a worker was killed in a traumatic incident at a major Wisconsin employer: Oak Creek man killed in Caterpillar accident. Such tragedies are becoming more and more…
  • May 7

    Workers’ Memorial Day…and the Decline in Worker Safety

    Workers’ Memorial Day…and the Decline in Worker Safety
    Last week (April 28) was Workers’ Memorial Day, remembering and honoring all those workers who have been injured or killed in the workplace.  While we’ve come a long way in our country toward protecting workers, current…
  • Apr 16

    Trump Policies Bad for Workers’ Compensation

    Trump Policies Bad for Workers’ Compensation
    Dr. Richard Victor Dr. Richard Victor, an economist who founded the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) 35 years ago, just presented a paper at the WCRI National Conference in Boston.  He indicated that federal policies…
Rank this Week: 3476

Wisconsin Business Law Blog

Wisconsin Business Law Blog

By Schober & Mitchell, S.C.

http://www.wisconsinbusinesslawblog.com
  • May 9

    Wisconsin Supreme Court Takes Aim at Non-Solicitation Clause

    Wisconsin Supreme Court Takes Aim at Non-Solicitation Clause
    How does a business stop a former employee from poaching the business’s employees after the employee has left employment of the business? Generally, to achieve this goal, employers have entered into a contract with the employee that…
  • Feb 23

    Mergers & Acquisitions and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

    Mergers & Acquisitions and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
    This article was originally posted on the “State Bar of Wisconsin’s Business Law Section Blog,” and was written by Attorney James Phillips.   The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act brings significant changes to the…
  • Jan 28

    Wisconsin Benefit Corporations, a Profit/Non-Profit Hybrid

    Wisconsin Benefit Corporations, a Profit/Non-Profit Hybrid
    We do a lot of non-profit work. Oftentimes, we are working with new startups that are driven by strong social motivation, but to form and survive need investment capital. This puts us at a crossroad: do we go non-profit and non-stock or…
Rank this Week: 3592

The Startup Stream

The Startup Stream

By McAvoy & Murphy Law Firm. Covers estate planning, real estate, immigration, bankruptcy, and business.

https://thestartupstream.wordpress.com/
  • Mar 22

    Brendan McAvoy has started a donation page for the Alzheimer’s Association “Longest Day” drive.

    Brendan McAvoy has started a donation page for the Alzheimer’s Association “Longest Day” drive.
    Dear Friends and Family, and Blog Readers, I, Brendan McAvoy, am participating in a fundraising event for the Alzheimer’s Association® called The Longest Day®. To show my love for all those affected by Alzheimer’s…
  • Mar 6

    McAvoy & Murphy, Waukesha area attorneys, receive Top 40 under 40 award

    McAvoy & Murphy, Waukesha area attorneys, receive Top 40 under 40 award
    On behalf of the Startup Stream, we wish a congratulations to both Attorney Brendan McAvoy and Attorney Thomas Murphy for being awarded the prestigious Top 40 under 40 recognition by the National Advocates.  Both attorneys received their…
  • Dec 11

    Answering Common Questions Regarding Estate Planning

    Answering Common Questions Regarding Estate Planning
    Q: I am interested in hearing more about estate planning services. What documents are part of an estate plan? At McAvoy & Murphy, one of the first things we bring up at our free initial consults is that there is no “one size fits…
Rank this Week: 1710

Milwaukee Divorce Lawyer Blog

Milwaukee Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers family law. By Reddin & Singer, L.L.P.

https://www.milwaukeedivorcelawyerblog.com/
  • Mar 20

    Wisconsin Court Upholds Contempt Finding Against Father Who Failed to Pay

    Wisconsin Court Upholds Contempt Finding Against Father Who Failed to Pay
    The Wisconsin courts take child support payments very seriously and demand that parents pay close attention to ensure that they are meeting their obligations. While many may think that child support is something that can be put on hold for a…
  • Mar 20

    Wisconsin Court Holds Credit Card Debt Is Community Debt In Marriage

    Wisconsin Court Holds Credit Card Debt Is Community Debt In Marriage
    During a divorce, most couples think primarily about how the assets they have will be split up. They want to know who will get the house, the retirement accounts, and the most time with the kids. What many couples may not realize is that the…
  • Mar 20

    Wisconsin Supreme Court Confirms Unmarried Spouses Can Bring Unjust Enrichment Claim

    Wisconsin Supreme Court Confirms Unmarried Spouses Can Bring Unjust Enrichment Claim
    Wisconsin law and public policy give significant preference to marriage and marital families. The structures of family law and divorce revolve around the idea that a couple who love each other will get married, have children in wedlock, and…
Rank this Week: 2551

Wisconsin Unemployment

Wisconsin Unemployment

Covers Wisconsin unemployment law. By Victor Forberger.

https://wisconsinui.wordpress.com/
  • Mar 14

    Still more money for program integrity

    Still more money for program integrity
    Program integrity at the Department of Workforce Development is about to get a big infusion of cash. NOTE: While program integrity is intended to examine employers who mis-classify their employees as independent contractors, the main focus…
  • Feb 20

    Wages are flat because unemployment IS so low

    Wages are flat because unemployment IS so low
    The New York Times had a feature on February 2nd on why wages continue to lag despite the extremely low unemployment rates at the moment. There is a basic presumption in this article that is no longer valid, however: namely … Continue…
  • Jan 30

    Tips for filing for unemployment benefits in Wisconsin

    Tips for filing for unemployment benefits in Wisconsin
    As noted here and here (and too many others to list), filing for unemployment benefits in Wisconsin is dangerous. Any mistake you make on a claim can lead to a concealment/fraud charge by the Department of Workforce Development against you.…
Rank this Week: 1887

The Virtual Attorney Blog

The Virtual Attorney Blog

Covers estate planning and business law. By Michael Brennan.

http://thevirtualattorney.com/blog
  • Mar 6

    Give Your Business a Quick Legal Check Up for 2018

    Give Your Business a Quick Legal Check Up for 2018
    In the words of Benjamin Franklin, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."  Few places is that more evident than in the field of law, where taking proper measures to protect one's interests preeminently can ward off…
  • Feb 28

    Be Reasonable | An Excerpt from "Solo Out of Law School"

    Be Reasonable | An Excerpt from "Solo Out of Law School"
    The following is an excerpt from "Solo Out of Law School--A How Can Guide to Starting a Law Firm as a New Attorney" Solo out of Law School is a book for both law students thinking about a solo career and attorneys looking to open their own…
  • Feb 8

    This is the Right Way to Make Gifts to Children

    This is the Right Way to Make Gifts to Children
    There are numerous considerations for parents and grandparents when contemplating making gifts to minor children. Outright gifts are frowned upon because, under the eyes of the law, children are under a legal disability, which means that they…
Rank this Week: 3344

Wisconsin Estate Planning

Wisconsin Estate Planning

Covers Wisconsin estate planning, elder law, probate and trust administration, real estate law, business organization, and individual income tax preparation. By Tesar Law Group, S.C.

http://blog.tesarlaw.com/
Rank this Week: 2692

Wisconsin Criminal Defense -…

Wisconsin Criminal Defense - Defending Your Innocence

Plain talk about Wisconsin's criminal laws and OWI DUI laws, Wisconsin courts, the legal system & the application and effect of Wisconsin's laws on people. By Amber Ritschard, Jonas Bednarek and David Saperstein.

http://defendingyourinnocence.blogspot.com/
  • Dec 24

    News Block Chain

    News Block Chain
    ICO CALENDAR FOR THE UPCOMING WEEKblockchain news DecemberIAntiqMall – Antiques marketplace on blockchain.ICrediSco – Blockchain based fraud detection with AI machine learning elements. DecembercarVertical – First…
  • Dec 24

    midiasociaisonline

    midiasociaisonline
    Começando no Bandwagon do TwitterSe você ainda não possui uma conta no Twitter, é provável que não tenha pensado sobre o que é tão encantador quanto a isso que cada um de seus povos…
  • Dec 24

    Internet Game Exchange

    Internet Game Exchange
    AS one of the hottest MMORPGs, The Elder Scrolls Online （ESO）now support continues to evolve even when gamers aren’t present. While some gamers’ lives consist of jobs, families and daily chores, others are still…
Rank this Week: 2527

Law Rules

Law Rules

Covers dispute resolution and civil litigation. By Michael A. Pollack.

http://lawrules.squarespace.com/journal/
  • Oct 23

    Reclaim Civility in Conflict

    Reclaim Civility in Conflict
    For the past seven years, the American Bar Association has been celebrating the third week in October as Mediation Week. This year’s theme is “Mediation, Civility and the Power of Understanding.” In conjunction with…
  • Jun 19

    Twice is nice

    Twice is nice
    Last week, I was on a panel of attorneys at a continuing legal education seminar dealing with mediation. The session was part of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Annual Meeting and Conference and was interactive. Attendees were asked…
  • Apr 24

    Home Sweet Home (sometimes)

    Home Sweet Home (sometimes)
    I am a baby-boomer. That means that many of my friends and relatives are at that point in life where they are in the process of, or considering, selling the single family home in which they raised their children and moving to a condominium or…
Rank this Week: 4402

Wisconsin Family Lawyer Blog

Wisconsin Family Lawyer Blog

Covers child placement, property division and other family law issues. By Wessel, Lehker & Fumelle Inc.

http://www.wisconsinfamilylawyerblog.com/
  • Aug 31

    RETROACTIVE REVISIONS OF CHILD SUPPORT

    RETROACTIVE REVISIONS OF CHILD SUPPORT
    In general, any revision of a child support order is prospective from the time that notice of one’s motion to revise child support is provided to the other party. In other words, retroactive revisions of child support are generally not…
  • Feb 22

    LEGAL CUSTODY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN WISCONSIN

    LEGAL CUSTODY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN WISCONSIN
    As discussed elsewhere in this blog and in our website, legal custody is the right to make major decisions for your minor child, such as whether to allow your child to marry, enter the military, or change schools. Under Wisconsin law, there…
  • Aug 11

    Health Insurance and Divorce in Wisconsin

    Health Insurance and Divorce in Wisconsin
    One of the major issues couples face when they are ending their marriage is continuation of health insurance coverage.  People who receive coverage through their spouse’s employer worry that they will lose that coverage when the…
Rank this Week: 3148

Wisconsin Employment & Labor Law…

Wisconsin Employment & Labor Law Blog

Focuses on recent developments and news in labor and employment law in Wisconsin and at the federal level. By Randy T. Enochs.

http://milwaukeeemploymentlawyer.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 2996

Startup Blawg

Startup Blawg

For Wisconsin and Illinois startups. By the Gauthier Law Group, LLC.

http://startupblawg.com/
  • Aug 3

    What Every Startup Founder Needs to Know About Securities Law

    What Every Startup Founder Needs to Know About Securities Law
    When you were pacing your room at midnight dreaming up the idea that would be the next big thing, you probably were not thinking about the securities laws, and, honestly, who can blame you?  Now that you want to make … Continue…
  • Aug 3

    What Every Startup Founder Needs to Know About Securities Law

    What Every Startup Founder Needs to Know About Securities Law
    When you were pacing your room at midnight dreaming up the idea that would be the next big thing, you probably were not thinking about the securities laws, and, honestly, who can blame you?  Now that you want to make … Continue…
  • Aug 3

    Why the Securities Laws Matter to Your Startup

    Why the Securities Laws Matter to Your Startup
    When you were pacing your room at midnight dreaming up the idea that would be the next big thing, you probably were not thinking about the securities laws, and, honestly, who can blame you?  Now that you want to make … Continue…
Rank this Week: 2275

Wisconsin-Consumer Blog

Wisconsin-Consumer Blog

Information for consumers on their legal rights in consumer and employment matters. By Gordon Leech.

http://wisconsin-consumer.com/
Rank this Week: 3314

The Tax Law Forum

The Tax Law Forum

Covers Federal and Wisconsin tax law issues. By Rob Teuber.

http://www.taxlawforum.com/
  • May 28

    IRS Hacked.

    IRS Hacked.
    Of all the targets available, it really isn’t surprising that hackers would try to gain access to the substantial database of financial information at the IRS.  Unfortunately, a successful breach of the security protocols was…
  • May 21

    Planning ahead - 2015 Forms 1040 will be due on April 18,2016 (for most)

    Planning ahead - 2015 Forms 1040 will be due on April 18,2016 (for most)
    You get an extra weekend to file your tax returns in 2016 thanks to an uncommon mix of holiday's and weekends.  Ordinarily an unextended Form 1040 Individual Income Tax Return is due on April 15th of any given year.  However, when…
  • May 20

    “The IRS is calling…and threatening to arrest me!”

    “The IRS is calling…and threatening to arrest me!”
    A few days ago, I received a call from a panicked former client.  Two years back we had gone through an IRS tax audit and worked out a reasonable payment plan to resolve the remaining tax debt.  The client had been honoring all…
Rank this Week: 3676

BIZ LAW DDS

BIZ LAW DDS

Law blog for Wisconsin and Illinois dentists. By the Gauthier Law Group, LLC.

http://www.bizlawdds.com
  • Sep 5

    How to Negotiate Your Dental Office Lease

    How to Negotiate Your Dental Office Lease
    One of the most valuable assets of a health care practice is its location. If you do not own that location, it is extremely important that you secure the value of this key asset through a well-drafted medical office lease. … Continue…
  • Sep 5

    How to Negotiate a Dental Office Lease

    How to Negotiate a Dental Office Lease
    One of the most valuable assets of a health care practice is its location. If you do not own that location, it is extremely important that you secure the value of this key asset through a well-drafted medical office lease. … Continue…
  • May 8

    Wisconsin Senate Approves Non-Covered Services Legislation

    Wisconsin Senate Approves Non-Covered Services Legislation
    Yesterday, the Wisconsin Senate, by an overwhelming vote of 30 to 3, passed a bill that prohibits insurers from setting fees for dental and related services not covered by their policies.  This non-covered services bill was approved by…
Rank this Week: 2353

The Real Estate Blawg

The Real Estate Blawg

Covers Wisconsin and Illinois real estate law.

http://www.therealestateblawg.com
  • Sep 5

    How to Negotiate Your Medical Office Lease

    How to Negotiate Your Medical Office Lease
    One of the most valuable assets of a health care practice is its location. If you do not own that location, it is extremely important that you secure the value of this key asset through a well-drafted medical office lease. … Continue…
  • Sep 5

    How to Negotiate Your Medical Office Lease

    How to Negotiate Your Medical Office Lease
    One of the most valuable assets of a health care practice is its location. If you do not own that location, it is extremely important that you secure the value of this key asset through a well-drafted medical office lease. … Continue…
  • Aug 26

    4 Tips on Negotiating Startup Office Lease

    4 Tips on Negotiating Startup Office Lease
    Ready to move your startup out of the garage and into real office space? Here are 4 tips on negotiating your startup office lease: 1.  Don’t lease too much, or too little, space. For a startup, one of the most … Continue…
Rank this Week: 2556

Not Guilty!

Not Guilty!

A forum for those who feel they have been blind-sided by the justice system and seek to defend their rights and their innocence. By Sydne French.

http://sfrenchlaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 8

    Holding Probation Agents Accountable: A Call to Arms!

    Holding Probation Agents Accountable: A Call to Arms!
    Holding Probation Agents Accountable: A Call to Arms!,  is the first post in what I hope will be a collaborative series of posts exposing the lack of accountability that has gone unchecked for far too long in the Department of…
  • May 6

    Another Article Points to - Too Many Prisoners in US

    Another Article Points to - Too Many Prisoners in US
    Too Many Prisoners is yet another article on the failing +prison system in America. I recently posted a blurb on my blog citing to a Frontline article on the very same issue, quoting the same sources.For more on the Frontline article, visit…
  • May 2

    Frontline Reveals Report Showing "Unprecedented” Growth in US Prison

    Frontline Reveals Report Showing "Unprecedented” Growth in US Prison
    A new article by Jason M. Breslow from Frontline's Locked Up in America series reveals what most of us have known for a long time - that tough on crime policies has resulted in overcrowded prisons with little deterrent effect or social…
Rank this Week: 3861

Drunk Driving in Wisconsin

Drunk Driving in Wisconsin

Covers drunk driving laws, studies and surveys. By Tracey A. Wood.

http://drunkdrivinglawwi.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 4

    Drug Dog's Nose Violates 4th Amendment Right

    Drug Dog's Nose Violates 4th Amendment Right
    The Supreme Court issued its opinion in Florida v. Jardines today, holding that a dog sniff at the front door of a house where the police suspected drugs where being grown constitutes a search for purposes of the Fourth Amendment. …
  • Jan 27

    Is http://www.VanWagnerWood.com Authoritative?

    Is http://www.VanWagnerWood.com Authoritative?
    Is the VanWagnerWood.com website authoritative?We often receive phone calls from students asking if they can cite our website in their papers due to the tremendous volume of informative data and interpretations on it (most of the thanks for…
  • Sep 13

    Are BB Guns Firearms?

    Are BB Guns Firearms?
    Question: Is a BB gun a firearm for purposes of Wisconsin’s laws prohibiting possession of a firearm by a felon?Answer: A BB gun is not a firearm under Wisconsin laws.As well, air guns, spring guns and blow guns are not classified as…
Rank this Week: 4031

Wisconsin Criminal Law

Wisconsin Criminal Law

Covers Wisconsin criminal laws and cases. By Christopher Van Wagner.

http://wisconsincriminallaw.blogspot.com/
  • Oct 26

    THE SCORN OF KIDDIE PORN, OR JUST AN INNOCENT MISTAKE, OFFICER?

    THE SCORN OF KIDDIE PORN, OR JUST AN INNOCENT MISTAKE, OFFICER?
    “THE SCORN OF KIDDIE PORN, OR JUST AN INNOCENT MISTAKE, OFFICER?”
  • Nov 4

    When can you pull the gun?

    When can you pull the gun?
    Caller: What is the definition of the word threatened? What does it mean? When can you pull the gun?If a person is carrying concealed, they will be more likely to use a gun to protect themselves.
  • Nov 4

    Carrying Concealed Weapon Law & Protecting Family, Home & Property

    Carrying Concealed Weapon Law & Protecting Family, Home & Property
    Caller: Can I use a gun to protect my family in my home and my property with the new CCW law?Let’s break that down into two questions. First, does the new concealed carry law allow you to protect your family in your home?
Rank this Week: 4030

Divorce in Wisconsin

Divorce in Wisconsin

Covers divorce and family law issues in Wisconsin. By Lakeland Law Firm.

http://divorceinwisconsin.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 14

    Waukesha County Specific Rule Change

    Waukesha County Specific Rule Change
    Normally, I try to make blog postings Wisconsin specific, not county specific. However, there has been a rule change in Waukesha County that will effect anyone paying or receiving child support under a Waukesha County order. If your child…
  • Sep 16

    Recommended Read

    Recommended Read
    For anyone looking for information about the impact divorce or legal separation on children of various ages, I recommend a book by Marc J. Ackerman titled Does Wednesday Mean Mom's House or Dad's? (ISBN 978-0-470-12753-7). Less than 250…
  • Jan 31

    Non-Divorce

    Non-Divorce
    With this recession has come a variety of articles about the non-divorce or roommate living arrangement between spouses. Whatever you call it, staying together because you cannot afford to live in two households can work. However, there are…
Rank this Week: 4451

Presumption of Innocence

Presumption of Innocence

Covers Wisconsin criminal and DUI laws. By the Birdsall Law Offices.

http://presumptionofinnocence.blogspot.com/
  • Feb 9

    A Wall of Justice....

    A Wall of Justice....
    Recently the court of appeals basically attacked former Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Joseph Wall in opinion vacating the sentence of Landry Harris on drug charges because, they said, his comments at sentencing were capable of being…
  • Jan 26

    Computer Kiddie Porn Acquital

    Computer Kiddie Porn Acquital
    I have just finished a very complicated (on one level) and simple (on another level) case involving kiddie porn that was found on a computer. The complicated part was challenging the fact that digital imaging technology is of such a…
  • Nov 3

    Prison for OWI's not the answer

    Prison for OWI's not the answer
    Apparently the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has been purchased by the Mother's Against Drunk Drivers. For the last two weeks, the state's largest newspaper has run a series of very long articles detailing the tragedy of drunk driving -…
Rank this Week: 4029