State Bar of Wisconsin | Rotunda Report : Latest News

Attorney Patrick Fiedler Elected President-elect of State Bar

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:00:00 CDT

May 9, 2012 – Attorney Patrick Fiedler will be the next president-elect of the organization. Fiedler’s term will begin on July 1, when Kevin Klein of Phillips, WI, succeeds outgoing president Jim Brennan of Milwaukee, WI.

Rule Allowing Citation of Unpublished Opinions to Continue Unchanged

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:00:00 CDT

May 9, 2012 – The Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided not to modify a procedural rule adopted in 2009 that permits the citation of certain unpublished court of appeals opinions as persuasive authority.

Eighteen Appointed to Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:00:00 CDT

May 9, 2012 – The governor announced last week that eighteen people have been appointed to the new Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. According to the governor’s office, the Council’s goal is to assist in directing, collaborating and coordinating the services of state and local governmental agencies and non-governmental entities in the criminal justice system to increase efficiencies, effectiveness and public safety.

WisconsinEye

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:00:00 CDT

May 9, 2012 – WisconsinEye is celebrating its fifth anniversary of helping the public have unprecedented access to the inner workings of the courts and the Legislature.

Watching Out for Seniors

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:00:00 CDT

May 9, 2012 – May is Older Americans Month and a good time to sit down with seniors in your life and make sure they know how to avoid financial schemes.

50-year Members: Boyle and McCann Share Unique History, Including Infamous Case

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:00:00 CDT

May 2, 2012 – Most people know Jerry Boyle as the lawyer who represented Jeffrey Dahmer, the serial killer who made Milwaukee nationally infamous 20 years ago. Others know Mike McCann as the Milwaukee County district attorney who helped put Dahmer behind bars.

Supreme Court adopts rule relating to Pro Bono following major disasters

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 CDT

April 27, 2012 – The Wisconsin Supreme Court has adopted a new rule intended to streamline the provision of pro bono legal services following a major disaster, and has tentatively adopted another rules petition that will allow judges presiding over treatment courts to engage in ex parte communications.

Supreme Court Adopts Rule Relating to Pro Bono Following Major Disasters/Ex Parte Communications in Treatment Courts

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 CDT

April 27, 2012 – The Wisconsin Supreme Court has adopted a new rule intended to streamline the provision of pro bono legal services following a major disaster, and has tentatively adopted another rules petition that will allow judges presiding over treatment courts to engage in ex parte communications.

No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 CDT

Lawyers and judges throughout the state will celebrate Law Day on May 1, meeting with members of the community to promote understanding of the important role courts play in our democracy.

Xavier Students Representing Wisconsin Second Year in a Row

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 CDT

Xavier High School is pulling off a repeat, going to the National High School Mock Trial Championship after winning the Wisconsin High School Mock Trial Tournament for the second year in a row.

Remembering Victims of Crime

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 CDT

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Wisconsin Crime Victims Council will host a ceremony to commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in the State Capitol Rotunda today at Noon.

Wisconsin’s 2011-12 Legislative Session Produced 286 Acts

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:00:00 CDT

Gov. Scott Walker signed a number of bills this month – including ones related to agriculture, public safety, abortion, employment discrimination, abstinence education, and DNR permitting – concluding a 2011-12 legislative session that produced a total of 286 acts.