<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xml:base="https://www.wisbar.org" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>InsideTrack | State Bar of Wisconsin</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/Pages/RSS.aspx</link><description></description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Circuit Court Fee Increases Take Effect Nov. 1, 2026 </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=38&amp;ArticleID=31821</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=38&amp;ArticleID=31821</guid><description>A new law that increases the circuit court fees collected by clerks of circuit court and registers in probate becomes effective on Nov. 1, 2026. </description><pubDate>2026-10-14 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/courts-money-fees-justice-gavel-dollar-sign-1200x630.jpg</url><title>Circuit Court Fee Increases Take Effect Nov. 1, 2026 </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=38&amp;ArticleID=31821</link></image></item><item><title>Better Trial Advocacy: Your Front Row Seat </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=38&amp;ArticleID=31822</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=38&amp;ArticleID=31822</guid><dc:creator>Peter Kraemer</dc:creator><description>What 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. </description><pubDate>2026-10-14 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/Video-thumbnail-Better-Trial-Advocacy-Your-Front-Row-Seat-Ed-Vopal-and-Amy-Risseeuw-1200x630.jpg</url><title>Better Trial Advocacy: Your Front Row Seat </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=38&amp;ArticleID=31822</link></image></item><item><title>Celebrate 10 Years of Leadership Academy on Nov. 13 </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=38&amp;ArticleID=31823</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=38&amp;ArticleID=31823</guid><description>The 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. </description><pubDate>2026-10-14 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/leadership-academy-2016-Lindsay-Healless-and-Michael-Moore-1200x630.jpg</url><title>Celebrate 10 Years of Leadership Academy on Nov. 13 </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=38&amp;ArticleID=31823</link></image></item><item><title>Free and Accessible Legal Research Tools for Wisconsin Lawyers </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=38&amp;ArticleID=31824</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=38&amp;ArticleID=31824</guid><dc:creator>Daphne Goldfinch</dc:creator><description>Solo 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. </description><pubDate>2026-10-14 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/tools-research-problem-solved-1200x630.jpg</url><title>Free and Accessible Legal Research Tools for Wisconsin Lawyers </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=38&amp;ArticleID=31824</link></image></item><item><title>SCOTUS Watch: Election Disputes Predominate in 'Perpetual Emergency' Interim Docket</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=37&amp;ArticleID=31814</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=37&amp;ArticleID=31814</guid><dc:creator>Jay D. Jerde</dc:creator><description>SCOTUS Watch appears monthly in InsideTrack Weekly to give members a brief snapshot of the major decisions and issues before the U.S. Supreme Court. </description><pubDate>2026-10-07 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/supreme-court-capitol-scotus-elections-red-blue-1200x630.jpg</url><title>SCOTUS Watch: Election Disputes Predominate in 'Perpetual Emergency' Interim Docket</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=37&amp;ArticleID=31814</link></image></item><item><title>Looking for Guidance? Ready to Mentor? Mentorship Program Deadline is Oct. 31</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=37&amp;ArticleID=31815</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=37&amp;ArticleID=31815</guid><description>Build connections, gain practical guidance, or help another legal professional grow through the State Bar's mentoring program. Submit your materials by Oct. 31. </description><pubDate>2026-10-07 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/mentorship-mentoring-hallway-young-lawyers-division-professional-1200x630.jpg</url><title>Looking for Guidance? Ready to Mentor? Mentorship Program Deadline is Oct. 31</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=37&amp;ArticleID=31815</link></image></item><item><title>10 Practical Cybersecurity Steps Law Firms Can Take Today</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=37&amp;ArticleID=31816</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=37&amp;ArticleID=31816</guid><description>Improving your law firm's cybersecurity doesn't have to begin with a big purchase. Brent Hoeft explains how everyday habits, staff training, and clear procedures can help protect client information and keep your practice operating. </description><pubDate>2026-10-07 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/Practice-Pulse-podcast-practice411-1200x630.jpg</url><title>10 Practical Cybersecurity Steps Law Firms Can Take Today</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=37&amp;ArticleID=31816</link></image></item><item><title>Legal Ethics 2026: Program Clip</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=37&amp;ArticleID=31817</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=37&amp;ArticleID=31817</guid><description>At Legal Ethics 2026, you'll also get up to speed on recent Wisconsin ethics opinions, including EF-26-01 addressing a lawyer's reporting obligations under SCR 20:8.3.</description><pubDate>2026-10-07 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/Legal-Ethics-2026-1200x630.jpg</url><title>Legal Ethics 2026: Program Clip</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=37&amp;ArticleID=31817</link></image></item><item><title>Open Comment Period for Revised and Restated Wisconsin Rules of Evidence</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=37&amp;ArticleID=31818</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=37&amp;ArticleID=31818</guid><dc:creator>Margo S. Kirchner</dc:creator><description>The Wisconsin Judicial Council seeks public input on its proposed revision of the Wisconsin Rules of Evidence.</description><pubDate>2026-10-07 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/speech-bubble-comments-1200x630.jpg</url><title>Open Comment Period for Revised and Restated Wisconsin Rules of Evidence</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=37&amp;ArticleID=31818</link></image></item><item><title>West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31782</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31782</guid><description>A selection of recent Wisconsin case verdicts are shared below.</description><pubDate>2026-09-23 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/SiteCollectionImages/WisBarNews/scales-justice-courtroom-trial-jury-verdict-1200x630.jpg</url><title>West's Jury Verdicts, Bench Decisions, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31782</link></image></item><item><title>Jury Appreciation: Recognizing Citizens Who Preserve Our Rights </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31784</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31784</guid><dc:creator>Jay D. Jerde</dc:creator><description>Right to trial by jury is a cornerstone of our state and federal constitutions. Juries bring community values as fact-finders and decision-makers. Wisconsin's three branches have proclaimed September as Juror Appreciation Month, in recognition of juror service. </description><pubDate>2026-09-23 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/jury-box-jurors-courtroom-1200x630.jpg</url><title>Jury Appreciation: Recognizing Citizens Who Preserve Our Rights </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31784</link></image></item><item><title>Ethics Watch: Does AI-Charged Practice Change Ethical Billing Practices?</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31785</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31785</guid><dc:creator>Jay D. Jerde</dc:creator><description>Although generative artificial intelligence (GAI) seems like it is transforming everything, the ethics rules for billing have not changed. Billing must be reasonable, and an hour of work is billed as an hour of work. </description><pubDate>2026-09-23 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/digital-money-currency-ai-artificial-intelligence-dollars-crypto-1200x630.jpg</url><title>Ethics Watch: Does AI-Charged Practice Change Ethical Billing Practices?</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31785</link></image></item><item><title>Plan Your CLE: Two Weeks of Upcoming Programs </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31786</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31786</guid><description>Looking to earn CLE credits or stay current in your practice area? Thirty-four State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® programs will run between Sept. 23 and Oct. 7. </description><pubDate>2026-09-23 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/calendar-dates-pushpin-red-1200x630.jpg</url><title>Plan Your CLE: Two Weeks of Upcoming Programs </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31786</link></image></item><item><title>A Gift for the Future: Wisconsin Law Foundation Introduces Legacy Gift Program </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31787</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31787</guid><description>Want to make a lasting investment in Wisconsin's legal profession? The Wisconsin Law Foundation’s new Legacy Gift Program offers State Bar members an opportunity to support its programs and initiatives through legacy giving. </description><pubDate>2026-09-23 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/gift-investment-in-future-1200x630.jpg</url><title>A Gift for the Future: Wisconsin Law Foundation Introduces Legacy Gift Program </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31787</link></image></item><item><title>WSSFC Is Almost Here: Save $50 Through Sept. 28 </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31789</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31789</guid><description>Practical CLE, networking, practice resources, and more await at the 2026 Wisconsin Solo &amp; Small Firm Conference. Register by Sept. 28 to save $50 with early-bird pricing. </description><pubDate>2026-09-23 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2024-wssfc-SB1_1107-1200x630.jpg</url><title>WSSFC Is Almost Here: Save $50 Through Sept. 28 </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31789</link></image></item><item><title>WisBar has a New Marketplace Starting Sept. 28</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31790</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31790</guid><description>The new WisBar Marketplace makes it easier to discover, purchase, and register for the resources you need. Please note that you may need to set a new password to log into this new Marketplace for the first time (using the reset your password option). </description><pubDate>2026-09-23 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/online-shopping-cart-store-digital-internet-marketplace-1200x630.jpg</url><title>WisBar has a New Marketplace Starting Sept. 28</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=36&amp;ArticleID=31790</link></image></item><item><title>Automatic Renewals: The Regulation of Internet-based Subscriptions</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=35&amp;ArticleID=31775</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=35&amp;ArticleID=31775</guid><dc:creator>Jay D. Jerde</dc:creator><description>The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) vacated "Click to Cancel" rule highlighted the problem of automatic subscription renewals. FTC enforcement continues, a new rule is in the works, and Wisconsin offers protections. </description><pubDate>2026-09-16 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/subscriptions-cancellations-unsubscribe-1200x630.jpg</url><title>Automatic Renewals: The Regulation of Internet-based Subscriptions</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=35&amp;ArticleID=31775</link></image></item><item><title>Build Your Career in Rural Wisconsin: Apply by Oct. 26 </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=35&amp;ArticleID=31776</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=35&amp;ArticleID=31776</guid><dc:creator>Shannon Green</dc:creator><description>New lawyer Adam Weber says rural practice offers both professional opportunity and community connection. The State Bar's Rural Practice Development Program can help: Applications are open through Oct. 26. </description><pubDate>2026-09-16 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/Weber-Adam-1200x630.jpg</url><title>Build Your Career in Rural Wisconsin: Apply by Oct. 26 </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=35&amp;ArticleID=31776</link></image></item><item><title>Updated Law, Forms, and Guidance: The Latest from PINNACLE </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=35&amp;ArticleID=31778</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=35&amp;ArticleID=31778</guid><description>Three updated State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE titles give Wisconsin practitioners current law, revised forms, recent case developments, and practical guidance for guardian ad litem (GAL) and business law matters. </description><pubDate>2026-09-16 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/books-balance-head-reading-learning-understanding-knowledge-1200x630.jpg</url><title>Updated Law, Forms, and Guidance: The Latest from PINNACLE </title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=35&amp;ArticleID=31778</link></image></item><item><title>New Discount Program: Civille Helps Law Firms Navigate Search and AI</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=35&amp;ArticleID=31779</link><guid>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=35&amp;ArticleID=31779</guid><description>Looking to improve your law firm's website, search visibility, or presence in AI-driven search? A new State Bar of Wisconsin member benefit offers 25% off all services from Wisconsin-based Civille. </description><pubDate>2026-09-16 00:00:00</pubDate><image><url>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/civille-logo-1200x630.jpg</url><title>New Discount Program: Civille Helps Law Firms Navigate Search and AI</title><link>https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&amp;Issue=35&amp;ArticleID=31779</link></image></item></channel></rss>