Litigation Blog | State Bar of Wisconsinhttps://www.wisbar.org/Pages/RSS.aspx60Important Lessons from the Back of the Courtroomhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31521https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31521Dayna EricksonObservation bridges the gap between theory and practice, and helps students understand how lawyers think, act, and adapt in their practice. Law student Dayna Erickson discusses why learning from talented litigators is vital, and that learning opportunities are the blueprint for future practice.2026-03-26 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/courtroom-trial-lawyers-judge-bench-1200x630.jpgImportant Lessons from the Back of the Courtroomhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31521Wisconsin’s Safe Place Statute: Methods and Processes Still Matterhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31365https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31365Adam R. Roznowski, Ashley M. SchuttThe Safe Place Statute requires employers to adopt methods and processes to keep employment and places of employment safe. Although limited case law discusses the extent of this duty, the Wisconsin Legislature has never removed the requirement from the statute. Adam Roznowski and Ashley Schutt explain why practitioners should revisit this often overlooked duty. 2025-12-11 00:00:00https://wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/LTGNBlog_Social.jpgWisconsin’s Safe Place Statute: Methods and Processes Still Matterhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31365Knowing the Intersection of Settlements and Public Benefits https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31330https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31330Bradley YankeSettlement checks can unintentionally jeopardize SSI and other public benefits your client relies on. Bradley Yanke explains how to spot these issues early and when to consider tools like special needs trusts.2025-11-24 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/money-stop-settlement-disbursement-benefits-caution-warning-1200x630.jpgKnowing the Intersection of Settlements and Public Benefits https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31330The Jurors Spoke. I Listened. Here's What I'll Do Differently Next Timehttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31293https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31293Heather L. NelsonFrom courtroom demeanor to expert clarity to the power of a well-placed banana, jurors had a lot to say about what works at trial. Defense litigator Heather Nelson shares their frank reactions and her own takeaways when she spoke with jurors from two of her trials.2025-11-10 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/jury-courtroom-foreman-jurors-trial-verdict-1200x630.jpgThe Jurors Spoke. I Listened. Here's What I'll Do Differently Next Timehttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31293Trial Prep for the Modern Lawyerhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31172https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31172Cristina M. KerrWhen a case advances to trial, litigators should be prepared from both a substantive and logistical standpoint. Cristina M. Kerr discusses tools to prepare for trial, including components of a trial box or trial notebook, and how to prepare these materials for the start of a case.2025-08-04 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/Litigation-trial-table-jury-1200x630.jpgTrial Prep for the Modern Lawyerhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31172Litigating Cases Involving the White Cane Lawhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31094https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31094Katelyn P. SandfortMotor vehicle accidents involving blind or visually impaired pedestrians raise unique legal and evidentiary challenges under Wisconsin’s White Cane Law. Katelyn Sandfort discusses key considerations for navigating liability, gathering effective evidence, and employing expert insights in cases involving Wis. Stat. section 346.26(1).2025-06-16 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orgLitigating Cases Involving the White Cane Lawhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31094Some Thoughts on Minor Settlements and GALs in Personal Injury Caseshttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=30868https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=30868Kristen S. ScheuermanTo be most effective on behalf of minors, you have to understand the ins and outs of a personal injury case. Kristen Scheuerman offers advice on how to effectively approach settlements offered to minors working with a guardian ad litem (GAL).2025-02-14 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orgSome Thoughts on Minor Settlements and GALs in Personal Injury Caseshttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=30868Snowplow Accident Cases: Proceed with Cautionhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=30783https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=30783Christopher A. DuesingWinter is here, and snowplows will soon again be traveling on Wisconsin highways. Chris Duesing discusses the applicable statutes and other essential considerations in handling snowplow accident cases.2024-12-12 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/snowplow-winter-traffic-350x234.jpgSnowplow Accident Cases: Proceed with Cautionhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=30783ABA Issues Formal Opinion on Use of Generative AIhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=30653https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=30653Paul D. CurtisThe American Bar Association (ABA) recently issued Formal Opinion 512 on the use of generative artificial intelligence tools. Paul Curtis discusses the 15-page opinion, which addresses the use of generative artificial intelligence in the practice of law.2024-09-27 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/ai-artificial-intelligence-generative-data-creative-create-creativity-cloud-350x234.jpgABA Issues Formal Opinion on Use of Generative AIhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=30653Expert Witnesses: Preparing Your Case for the Juryhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=30534https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=30534Corey G. LorenzThe strength and preparation of your expert witnesses can make or break your case, says Corey Lorenz. Preparation should begin early in the case and continue through trial.2024-07-10 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/trial-expert-witness-testimony-courtroom-defense-prosecution-350x234.jpgExpert Witnesses: Preparing Your Case for the Juryhttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=30534