https://www.wisbar.org/Pages/RSS.aspx60https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31618https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31618Evan McCarthyGov. Tony Evers announced the creation of an executive commutation process, the first opportunity in 25 years for prisoners in Wisconsin. Evan McCarthy reviews what we know about the process, and discusses possible hurdles and opportunities for applicants, and ways that Wisconsin attorneys could make a life-changing difference for prisoners requesting commutations.2026-05-22 00:00:00https://wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/PUBLBlog_Social.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31618https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31529https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31529Matthew KlineGun laws are often the center of tense policy discussions, and that dynamic is no different in Wisconsin. Matthew Kline briefly discusses the latest push to make changes to Wisconsin’s concealed carry laws: permitless carry.2026-04-10 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/gun-concealed-carry-purse-firearm-weapon-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31529https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31472https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31472Rosathea E. MonhautRepresenting survivors of intimate partner requires trauma-informed skills and an understanding that Wisconsin’s legal definition of domestic abuse can limit available remedies. Rose Monhaut offers five practical tips to help attorneys support survivors as they take their next steps.2026-02-27 00:00:00https://wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/PUBLBlog_Social.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31472https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31424https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31424Nathan OeschVolunteering for pro bono work not only provides you with the opportunity to offer life-changing help for the clients, it can also accelerate your development as an advocate. Nate Oesch talks about the opportunities that are available for Wisconsin lawyers for pro bono work and highlights why it should be a regular part of your practice.2026-02-03 00:00:00https://wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/PUBLBlog_Social.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31424https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31379https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31379Heidi J. MangelsenReentry Legal Services (RLS) of Legal Action of Wisconsin helps formerly incarcerated people secure essential benefits to reduce barriers to successful reentry. Heidi Mangelsen talks about the numbers and impact for the 2025 fiscal year.2025-12-22 00:00:00https://wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/PUBLBlog_Social.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31379https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31366https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31366Haley BjornMany parents enter family court believing that 50/50 placement is the default, but Wisconsin law and case decisions tell a very different story. Haley Bjorn explains how courts balance statutory directives, case law, and best-interest factors to reach individualized placement outcomes.2025-12-12 00:00:00https://wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/PUBLBlog_Social.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31366https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31281https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31281Samuel M. HutchisonA current case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court speaks to remedies for tenants when landlords omit required provisions in their lease agreements, making them void and unenforceable. Sam Hutchison discusses the case and arguments made on each side regarding the proper remedy.2025-11-04 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/house-keys-apartment-red-real-estate-landlord-tenant-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31281https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31263https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31263Mitchell T. YurkowitzPests in rental housing are more than a nuisance – they threaten health, safety, and a tenant’s ability to fully use their home. Mitchell Yurkowitz highlights how Wisconsin statutes place the duty on landlords to address infestations and what options tenants have when landlords fail to act.2025-10-07 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/bugs-insects-bedroom-cockroach-apartments-housing-homes-landlord-tenant-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31263https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31199https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31199Christine J. HubertyThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act, now enacted as H.R. 1, impacts a number of health care programs. Christine Huberty discusses the effects the new law will have on the Medicare program and its beneficiaries. 2025-08-28 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.orghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31199https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31139https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31139Jacob A. HallerJacob Haller reflects on the 2025 State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Meeting & Conference (AMC) in Madison, where lawyers gathered to navigate rapid changes in law and technology, especially the rise of artificial intelligence in legal practice. Amid disruption, the conference provided a crucial space for connection, learning, and collaboration across the profession.2025-07-22 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/trends-future-professional-touch-innovations-insights-data-connections-networking-digital-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31139