https://www.wisbar.org/Pages/RSS.aspx60https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=41&ArticleID=31841https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=41&ArticleID=31841Jay D. JerdeSCOTUS Watch appears monthly in InsideTrack Weekly to give members a brief snapshot of the major decisions and issues before the U.S. Supreme Court. 2026-11-04 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/supreme-court-scotus-capitol-federal-usa-government-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=41&ArticleID=31841https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=41&ArticleID=31842https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=41&ArticleID=31842Peter KraemerCan the way a brief looks make a difference in how persuasive it is? Joseph Diedrich shares practical tips for making appellate briefs more readable and effective. 2026-11-04 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/Video-thumbnail-Why-Appellate-Brief-Design-Matters-for-Your-Case-Joseph-Diedrich-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=41&ArticleID=31842https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=41&ArticleID=31843https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=41&ArticleID=31843Shannon GreenCelebrating excellence in the legal profession and a commitment to public service, the Wisconsin Law Foundation welcomed 36 new Fellows and honored former Chief Justice Ann Walsh Bradley. 2026-11-04 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/wlf-fellows-2026-SB2_0861.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=41&ArticleID=31843https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=41&ArticleID=31844https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=41&ArticleID=31844Shannon GreenFormer Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Ann Walsh Bradley received the Wisconsin Law Foundation’s 2026 Charles L. Goldberg Distinguished Service Award for her lifetime of service to the law and the public. 2026-11-04 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/wlf-fellows-2026-SB3_4568.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=41&ArticleID=31844https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=41&ArticleID=31845https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=41&ArticleID=31845For nearly a decade, attorney Patricia McKinney-Lins stepped away from practicing law after overwhelming stress led to debilitating headaches. When she returned, she knew something had to change.2026-11-04 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/Listening-to-Lawyers-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=41&ArticleID=31845https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=13&Issue=20&ArticleID=26727https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=13&Issue=20&ArticleID=26727Joe ForwardDo you find continuing legal education (CLE) rules confusing? You have enough to worry about. In about five minutes, learn what you need to know about earning, tracking, and reporting CLE.2026-11-02 00:00:00http://www.wisbar.org/SiteCollectionImages/WisBarNews/light-house-guide-350x234.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=13&Issue=20&ArticleID=26727https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=40&ArticleID=31834https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=40&ArticleID=31834Jay D. JerdeA job-jumping lawyer has to tell a client if the lawyer plans to work for the business or its lawyers that the client hired the lawyer to oppose. A client may consent to the personal conflict or seek a new lawyer.2026-10-28 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/two-faces-divided-split-disloyalty-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=40&ArticleID=31834https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=40&ArticleID=31835https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=40&ArticleID=31835A new nationwide study on lawyer mental health and burnout that updates a 10-year old benchmark and reveals substantial distress, burnout and risky alcohol use within the legal sector. 2026-10-28 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/Quiet-pressure-at-the-desk-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=40&ArticleID=31835https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=40&ArticleID=31836https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=40&ArticleID=31836Christine Nadolski & Annette AshleyFor many small law firms, providing health insurance can be a difficult decision. Costs continue to rise, employees want competitive benefits, and finding coverage that works for both the firm, and its employees can be challenging. 2026-10-28 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/healthcare-insurance-medical-magnifying-glass-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=40&ArticleID=31836https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=40&ArticleID=31838https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=40&ArticleID=31838Jay D. JerdeAI is changing legal practice, but checklists, careful listening, and even courtroom flip charts still have their place. Attorneys at the 2026 Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference shared ways to combine new technology with tried-and-true techniques to better serve clients, reduce risk, and run their firms more effectively. 2026-10-28 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/wssfc-2026-10-22-SB3_4667-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=40&ArticleID=31838https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=39&ArticleID=31828https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=39&ArticleID=31828Jay D. JerdeWisconsin joined more than two-thirds of the states in enacting a law that limits transactions into cryptocurrency ATMs because the machines facilitate fraud, especially against older people. 2026-10-21 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/cryptocurrency-bitcoin-money-financial-digital-phishing-scam-caution-danger-hook-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=39&ArticleID=31828https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=39&ArticleID=31829https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=39&ArticleID=31829Stephen KelleyThe Wisconsin Supreme Court brought Justice on Wheels to Chippewa Falls, giving students, attorneys, and community members a firsthand look at the Court's work.2026-10-21 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026-justice-on-wheels-1792000024671.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=39&ArticleID=31829https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=39&ArticleID=31830https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=39&ArticleID=31830The following Wisconsin circuit court rules have been updated.2026-10-21 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/wisconsin-state-flag-lady-justice-court-judicial-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=39&ArticleID=31830https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=39&ArticleID=31831https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=39&ArticleID=31831Navigating property rights, worker's compensation claims, juvenile proceedings, or probate matters? Reliable resources are essential. Four updated PINNACLE books offer Wisconsin-specific guidance, practical tools, and analysis of legal developments. 2026-10-21 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/books-bookmarks-colorful-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=39&ArticleID=31831https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=39&ArticleID=31832https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=39&ArticleID=31832Paige JuelA good mentor can make a lasting difference in a new lawyer's career. Paige Juel explains why the State Bar's Ready. Set. Practice. Mentoring Program makes finding the right match easier. Submit your materials by Oct. 31.2026-10-21 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/mentorship-mentoring-ready-set-practice-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=39&ArticleID=31832https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=38&ArticleID=31821https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=38&ArticleID=31821A new law that increases the circuit court fees collected by clerks of circuit court and registers in probate becomes effective on Nov. 1, 2026. 2026-10-14 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/courts-money-fees-justice-gavel-dollar-sign-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=38&ArticleID=31821https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=38&ArticleID=31822https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=38&ArticleID=31822Peter KraemerWhat if you could watch a full trial unfold, but also hear why experienced lawyers made key decisions, have the judge explain rulings in real time, and then listen as jurors deliberate? That's the secret sauce that makes the Annual Institute of Trial Practice such an impactful program. 2026-10-14 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/Video-thumbnail-Better-Trial-Advocacy-Your-Front-Row-Seat-Ed-Vopal-and-Amy-Risseeuw-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=38&ArticleID=31822https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=38&ArticleID=31823https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=38&ArticleID=31823The G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy is celebrating 10 years of developing leaders across Wisconsin's legal community. You are invited to celebrate its impact and welcome the next generation of leaders at a reception on Friday, Nov. 13. 2026-10-14 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/leadership-academy-2016-Lindsay-Healless-and-Michael-Moore-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=38&ArticleID=31823https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=38&ArticleID=31824https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=38&ArticleID=31824Daphne GoldfinchSolo and small-firm attorneys don't need a big-firm budget to access useful legal research resources. Law librarian Daphne Goldfinch highlights free, open access, and remote library-provided resources that attorneys can use to access case law, e-books, and more. 2026-10-14 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/tools-research-problem-solved-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=38&ArticleID=31824https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=37&ArticleID=31814https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=37&ArticleID=31814Jay D. JerdeSCOTUS Watch appears monthly in InsideTrack Weekly to give members a brief snapshot of the major decisions and issues before the U.S. Supreme Court. 2026-10-07 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/supreme-court-capitol-scotus-elections-red-blue-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=37&ArticleID=31814