Rotunda Report : Latest News en-us http://www.wisbar.org/ Copyright 2009, State Bar of Wisconsin webmaster@wisbar.org Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:00:06 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=87363 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=87363 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 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87180 Nov. 2, 2009 – The Wisconsin Supreme Court has unanimously approved a rule-making petition filed by the State Bar of Wisconsin to clarify the class of judicial membership in the Bar. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87180 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87138 Oct. 29, 2009 – The American Bar Association today welcomed a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia barring the Federal Trade Commission from applying its Red Flags Rule. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87138 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=86957 Oct. 28, 2009 – The Impartial Justice Bill – Senate Bill 40 and Assembly Bill 65 – received a public boost at several press conferences held around Wisconsin on Oct. 19, 22, and 27. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=86957 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87094 Oct. 28, 2009 – In a 4-3 vote, the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to adopt petitions amending the Code of Judicial Conduct so that the receipt of a campaign contribution or an independent expenditure by a party to the proceedings does not require a judge's recusal. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87094 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87096 Oct. 27, 2009 – Following the U.S. House of Representative's 400-to-zero vote in favor of a bill to exclude some lawyers from the Federal Trade Commission's anti-identity theft rules, the legislation heads to the Senate. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87096 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87014 Oct. 27, 2009 – The Wisconsin Supreme Court kicks off three days of rule-making hearings this week and next on a total of ten pending rules petitions, starting with testimony on judicial recusal related to campaign contributions. On Oct. 28, the court will hold a public hearing and open administrative conference at 9:30 a.m. on four petitions relating to recusal: 08-16, 08-25, 09-10 and 09-11. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87014 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87035 Oct. 26, 2009 – A Fond du Lac County assistant district attorney will put down his law degree and pull up his bootstraps. Scot Mortier wants citizens of Fond du Lac County to decide how he can continue serving the public even when he and fellow ADAs take their first of at least five furlough days on Nov. 13. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87035 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87019 Oct. 21, 2009 – Take part in National Pro Bono Celebration activities, Oct. 25-31, to recognize the service that so many lawyers provide for the public good. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87019 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87023 Oct. 21, 2009 – "The judicial branch is the least understood branch of government in our country," Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson told 16 middle and high school teachers at the Wisconsin Judicial Teaching Institute, held Oct. 8 - 10 in Madison. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87023 http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87033 Oct. 20, 2009 – The Alternative Dispute Resolution Section submitted testimony to lawmakers considering a bill to grant distressed homeowners a right to mediation in foreclosure. The section sought to ensure the mediator remains neutral in whatever procedure lawmakers adopt. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00:00 CDT http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=87033