https://www.wisbar.org/Pages/RSS.aspx60https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31846https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31846Delanie BreuerAs demand for electricity from data centers grows, Wisconsin utilities are rethinking how large customers pay for service. Delanie Breuer explores the common features of four large-load tariffs and their implications for utilities, customers, and regulators.2026-11-04 00:00:00https://wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/UTILBlog_Social.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31846https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31839https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31839Jay D. JerdeA Milwaukee sheriff's deputy who ran a red light and killed a driver because he was looking at a screen has qualified immunity, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held, because the act, no greater than "grossly negligent," didn't "shock the conscience."2026-10-27 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/police-car-lights-flashing-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31839https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31833https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31833Ryan S. StippichA recent Delaware Supreme Court decision highlights the risks of one-sided non-reliance clauses in M&A transactions. Ryan Stippich explores the “double-liar” doctrine and the lessons it offers attorneys seeking to protect their clients from fraud claims.2026-10-28 00:00:00https://wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/BUSIBlog_Social.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31833https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31827https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31827Andrea J. FarrellThe Civil Rights & Liberties Section encourages members to get involved in two important initiatives. Attorneys can volunteer for the ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation’s nonpartisan Election Protection program this November and help spread the word about the section’s statewide essay contest for Wisconsin high school students.2026-10-20 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/CIVRBlog_social.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31827https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31826https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31826Deanna M. WeissWhen parentage has not been established in a CHIPS case, courts face important legal limitations on setting conditions for return. Deanna Weiss examines those limitations and explains why waiting until parentage is determined is the best practice.2026-10-29 00:00:00https://wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/CHILBlog_Social.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31826https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31820https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31820Jay D. JerdeState v. Mann-Tate, argued last month at the Wisconsin Supreme Court, places the reverse waiver statute under constitutional scrutiny. What does a hearing to request juvenile court jurisdiction require in predicting a child's development? 2026-10-14 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/wisconsin-supreme-court-fisheye-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31820https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31819https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31819Katelyn P. SandfortWisconsin’s dog injury statute applies to more than bites. Katelyn Sandfort explains the state’s strict liability statute, comparative negligence, insurance issues, and potential defenses.2026-10-13 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/LTGNBlog_Social.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31819https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31793https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31793David Krekeler & Ann WangA surprisingly powerful provision of the Bankruptcy Code can help your clients with their pesky liens. David Krekeler offers “Miracle Lien Avoidance” — that is, how farmers and other rural debtors can use this provision to make certain liens disappear.2026-10-13 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/dollar-money-financial-protection-defend-security-lock-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31793https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31792https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31792Mark E. SchmidtWisconsin’s theft by contractor law imposes strict obligations on contractors handling project funds. Understanding those duties can help attorneys advise clients before a payment dispute becomes a larger problem — here are five tips from Mark Schmidt.2026-09-30 00:00:00https://wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/CONSBlog_Social.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31792https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31791https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31791Julia VeenendaalThe Older Americans Act provides critical support for older adults facing economic hardship, social isolation, abuse, and other challenges. Julia Veenendaal examines the law’s programs, funding, and role in expanding access to legal assistance.2026-09-30 00:00:00https://wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/ELDLBlog_Social.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31791