Rotunda Report : Latest News en-us http://www.wisbar.org/ Copyright 2009, State Bar of Wisconsin webmaster@wisbar.org Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:00:15 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/Graphics/Template/logobwprint-new.gif http://www.wisbar.org/ http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87742 Nov. 17, 2009 – To support Wisconsin's first responders who are prepared to pay the ultimate price in the line of duty, a group of volunteers from several groups and organizations have worked with the State Bar pro bono program to launch the Wisconsin Wills for Heroes program. The program offers free preparation of basic estate planning documents. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87742 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87617 Nov. 16, 2009 – Today the Federal Nominating Commission announced its recommendations for the pending vacancy on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. The opening results from Judge Terence T. Evans' announcement in July that he will be taking senior status in January 2010. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87617 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87635 Nov. 16, 2009 – After a busy year, Wisconsin's Federal Nominating Commission has concluded its consideration and recommendation of applicants for five vacant federal positions subject to presidential appointment, including a vacancy on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago, two judicial openings in Wisconsin's Western district and the U.S. attorney positions for both the Eastern and Western districts. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87635 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87493 Nov. 11, 2009 – The State Bar of Wisconsin is hosting a full-day, 7.5-credit Continuing Legal Education seminar on Lawyers, Lobbyists and Legislators on Friday, December 11, 2009 in Madison. Co-produced by the State Bar's Government Relations Team, the seminar will teach participants how lawyers can play an active role in crafting and shaping administrative rules and how to effectively use legislative resources to research the legislative history and intent of a statute. The seminar will also examine the unique ethical challenges that face a lawyer who runs for office as well as the logistics of initiating a campaign for office, including filing requirements and the basics of campaign finance regulation. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87493 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87460 Nov. 11, 2009 – A monthly profile of each of the 19 lawyer-legislators in the Wisconsin Legislature. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87460 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87452 Nov. 11, 2009 – The Wisconsin Legislature concluded its regular fall 2009 floor period on Nov. 6, drawing to a close a highly productive lobbying year for the State Bar of Wisconsin. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87452 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87450 Nov. 11, 2009 – Veterans Day is observed across America each year to honor the past service and sacrifices made by the nation's nearly 25 million military veterans. But in Wisconsin, Veterans Day 2009 offers an opportunity to look forward to the benefits of a new court program shaped by the state's legal community and others to respond to the unique needs of combat veterans processing through the criminal justice system. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87450 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87406 Nov. 6, 2009 – Anti-identity theft rules originally scheduled to go into effect on May 1 have been delayed again at the request of members of Congress, says the Federal Trade Commission. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87406 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87453 Nov. 6, 2009 – Accomplishing a major public policy goal of the State Bar of Wisconsin, both houses of the Wisconsin Legislature passed the Impartial Justice Bill on Nov. 5, sending the legislation to Governor Doyle, who has said publicly he will sign it into law. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87453 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87403 Nov. 4, 2009 – In her 2009 State of the Judiciary Address Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson highlighted eight justice-related initiatives recently undertaken in Wisconsin counties. The programs, addressing drug, veteran, foreclosure mediation, tribal relations, child welfare, mental health, court interpreter, and substance abuse issues "demonstrate our creativity and commitment, and all foretell success in the years ahead." Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87403 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87454 Nov. 4, 2009 – The First Amendment outweighed due process arguments when the Wisconsin Supreme Court declared on Oct. 28 that judges are not required to recuse themselves from cases featuring campaign contributors or parties who made independent expenditures. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87454 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87291 Nov. 4, 2009 – Following a public hearing on Nov. 2, the Wisconsin Supreme Court approved petition 09-06, which the State Bar filed this summer to amend Supreme Court Rule 10.04(1) to permit non-resident members of the State Bar to hold office as treasurer, secretary and chairperson of the Board of Governors. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87291