https://www.wisbar.org/Pages/RSS.aspx60https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31654https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31654Jay D. JerdeThe City of Milwaukee Election Commission’s deputy director successfully requested three military absentee ballots to show how easy election fraud was, and thereby committed election fraud, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals affirmed.2026-06-05 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/Absentee-ballot-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31654https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31653https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31653Jay D. JerdeAll justices agreed that due process doesn’t require a colloquy for a stipulation to an involuntary commitment and medication order, but applying that principle leaves critical questions unanswered.2026-06-05 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/Digital-Video-Meeting-Abstract-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31653https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31635https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31635Janelle RamselWorried about your job prospects? It took Janelle Regis more than 70 applications before landing the position she wanted after law school. She shares how she learned to stay resilient, make backup plans, and keep moving forward through a difficult job search.2026-06-04 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/LawStudentBlogHeader-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31635https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31634https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31634More than a quarter of the State Bar of Wisconsin members live and practice outside the state. The Nonresident Lawyers Division (NRLD) chapters are a great way to stay connected – we need chapter leaders to organize activities in your area. Here’s more about it.2026-06-04 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/NRLDBlog_Social.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31634https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31621https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31621Matthew IversonThe law school hiring cycle has accelerated to a point where students are signing contracts for their 1L and 2L summers well before they take their first exams. Matthew Iverson discusses this accelerated process, which has the potential to harm our profession and the quality of legal education that law students receive.2026-05-26 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/LTGNBlog_Social.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31621https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31620https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31620Breeanna T. BrockBusinesses with Department of Defense contracts may soon need to prove they have strong cybersecurity practices that protect sensitive government information. Breeanna Brock provides an overview of the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 framework and its implications for government contractors and subcontractors. 2026-05-26 00:00:00https://wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/BUSIBlog_Social.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31620https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31619https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31619Naomi R. SwainWorkplace injuries trigger overlapping obligations under worker’s compensation, ADA/WFEA, and leave laws. Naomi Swain highlights key risk areas, compliance pitfalls, and practical considerations for both sides during the return-to-work process.2026-05-22 00:00:00https://wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/LEBlog_Social.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31619https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31618https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31618Evan McCarthyGov. Tony Evers announced the creation of an executive commutation process, the first opportunity in 25 years for prisoners in Wisconsin. Evan McCarthy reviews what we know about the process, and discusses possible hurdles and opportunities for applicants, and ways that Wisconsin attorneys could make a life-changing difference for prisoners requesting commutations.2026-05-22 00:00:00https://wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/PUBLBlog_Social.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31618https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31617https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31617From community service and statewide networking events to leadership roles and mentoring programs, these offerings help students build connections and gain practical experience.2026-05-21 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/LawStudentBlogHeader-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31617https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31612https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31612Hamza JakaMaking your law firm website accessible can help you reach more clients, reduce legal risk, and better serve people with disabilities. Hamza Jaka explains why website accessibility matters and how lawyers can begin improving their online content.2026-05-21 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/blindness-website-accessibility-internet-screen-reader-alt-text-visually-impaired-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31612