https://www.wisbar.org/Pages/RSS.aspx60https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31515https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31515Emily S. KelchenEmily Kelchen reflects on a visit to the site of the Scopes "Monkey" Trial, exploring the restored courthouse and the town’s preserved history. She explores how a community once defined by national ridicule now presents itself with pride, hospitality, and a more complicated view of the trial’s lasting legacy.2026-03-19 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/NRLDblog-Kelchen-2967_1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31515https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31260https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31260Trent KubasiakA high school visit from the Iowa Supreme Court offers a reminder of how courts can build public trust through visibility and engagement. Trent Kubasiak reflects on the importance of bringing the judiciary closer to the people it serves.2025-10-06 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/NRLDblog-Oct25-Kubasiak-IACourt-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31260https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=29185https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=29185Daniel C. RisloveIn this second of (what we hope is) a series, Dan Rislove discusses the important legal lessons he learned from the 1980 hit comedy 'Caddyshack.' Cute but clever gophers aside, the story reveals a few points to remember for your practice, he says.2022-06-14 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/golf-ball-course-hole-350x234.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=29185https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=29084https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=29084Kathryn M. Bullon“One of the finest (and definitely most fun) networking and learning opportunities I’ve found over the years is our very own State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Meeting & Conference,” writes NRLD Director Kathryn Bullon. “I urge all NRLD members to join us for this exciting conference!”2022-05-04 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=29084https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=29059https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=29059Emily S. KelchenIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of ‘The Godfather,’ Emily Kelchen reflects on legal lessons she learned from the movie. While the characters in the movie may care more about skirting the law than following it, there are still moments in the film that carry important legal lessons.2022-04-22 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=29059https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28620https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28620Emily S. KelchenPhysical property markers are powerful indicators of property law – and finding them is a hobby called “benchmarking.” Emily Kelchen points out how there are countless physical reminders of property law all around the U.S.2021-09-20 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28620https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28304https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28304James J. CaseyThe ABA House of Delegates in February 2020 passed a resolution urging voter preregistration for 16- to 18-year-olds. James Casey talks about the resolution – and how it reinforces the importance of civics education in U.S. schools. 2021-03-22 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28304https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28057https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28057James J. CaseyThe recently formed Task Force on Wisconsin Lawyer Well-Being is at work to research ways to better address substance abuse and mental health issues that affect lawyers. James Casey, a member of the task force, provides an update on its work.2020-11-19 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=28057https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=27704https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=27704Ann M. HeapsIn the age of COVID-19, law school graduates are facing postponed bar exams. What would diploma privilege look like outside Wisconsin? Ann Heaps discusses the issue from the point of view of an attorney who took the exam to become a Wisconsin lawyer.2020-04-27 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=27704https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=27639https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=27639Emily S. KelchenMissouri’s legal history includes slaves’ struggle for freedom and women’s fight for the right to vote. Learn more about the Old Courthouse and other sites for legal tourism as Emily Kelchen talks about the history she learned during a recent visit to St. Louis. 2020-04-08 00:00:00/SiteCollectionImages/Blog/NRLD_Arch_Courthouse_350x234.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=27639