https://www.wisbar.org/Pages/RSS.aspx60https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31585https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31585Joseph A. BugniAs we grow in mastery over our craft, trial lawyers can yet stray from the ideal, letting bad habits unconsciously creep into our practice. Learn about the psychology that underlies and informs why lawyers lose sight of that ideal and how to combat it. Whether trying a case to a jury or the bench, there are lessons to be learned or relearned in how we present our cases.2026-05-08 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/05/wl-2026-05-trial-lawyers-different-eyes-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31585https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31586https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31586Robert B. CorrisThe rules may be familiar. But new technology, evolving case law, and familiar doctrines in unfamiliar settings are creating fresh challenges for Wisconsin business litigators.2026-05-08 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/05/wl-2026-05-trending-topics-business-litigation-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31586https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31587https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31587Caleb Raymond GerbitzIn a years-long trend, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals is taking longer to decide cases than it did at the turn of the century. Lawyers, judges, and justice system participants, including this author, will continue to debate the potential reasons; in the meantime, the author offers tips for speeding a case’s journey to the goal of a decision by the court of appeals.2026-05-08 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/05/wl-2026-05-wisconsin-court-of-appeals-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31587https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31588https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31588Stephen SmithWith multiple layers of insurance frequently operating in the background, a proper evaluation requires identifying which insurers paid for the incident, what right each payor claims, and who has priority when settlement funds finally come in. Consider all the issues before the money moves.2026-05-08 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/05/wl-2026-05-introduction-liens-subrogation-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31588https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31589https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31589Dan Denker GartzkeIn family law as in other practice areas, it is always possible to present our clients' best arguments in court, with civility as a guidepost in all facets of legal representation.2026-05-08 00:00:00http://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2025/10/Gartzke-Dan-D-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31589https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31590https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31590Jill RothsteinEmbrace the power of connection at the State Bar's Annual Meeting & Conference. Join us, engage, and connect. Our shared journey enriches us all and advances the profession we proudly serve.2026-05-08 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/AMC_2026-logo-vert2-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31590https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31591https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31591Shannon GreenJudge William C. Griesbach has spent decades serving Wisconsin on both the state and federal bench. From helping establish a permanent federal court presence in Green Bay to continuing his work in senior status, Judge Griesbach reflects on a long career defined by thoughtful service and deep respect for the judicial role.2026-05-08 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/05/wl-2026-05-judge-william-griesbach-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31591https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31592https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31592Alison E. HellandSome individuals want to leave part or all of their estates to organizations or causes that are meaningful to them. Here are tips for estate planning attorneys to help clients think about the legacy they want to leave, connect them with the resources they need to develop their legacy giving plan, and ensure their desired beneficiaries can receive their gifts.2026-05-08 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/05/wl-2026-05-nuts-and-bolts-help-leave-legacy-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31592https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31593https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31593Laura A. Brenner & Sadie HobbsEven as FTC enforcement cools down, price discrimination litigation remains hot. The authors discuss the Robinson-Patman Act, the key federal price discrimination law.2026-05-08 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/05/nuts-and-bolts-price-discrimination-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31593https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31594https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31594Stacie H. RosenzweigGood lawyers make mistakes. Ethical lawyers deal with them. Hiding errors doesn't fix them, and when lawyers are afraid to speak up, small problems can get much bigger. What if you could build a practice culture in which people feel comfortable owning up to mistakes, addressing them early, honestly, and in ways that prevent the next one?2026-05-08 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/05/wl-2026-05-ethics-building-ethical-error-culture-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31594https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31595https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31595Melynda L. BenjaminDysfunctional executive function – the brain's operating system – is not due to a lack of discipline or work ethic. Rather, it is most often associated with neurodivergent conditions or traumatic brain injury, anxiety, chronic stress, and aging. Here are tools to help alleviate dysfunctional executive functioning.2026-05-08 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/05/wl-2026-05-listening-to-lawyers-navigating-executive-function-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31595https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31596https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31596Brent J. HoeftLike humans, artificial intelligence (AI) tools sometimes make things up. Lawyers must understand that hallucinations are common and that the ramifications of missing a hallucination – potentially sanctions, discipline, or losing a case – leave no choice but to verify every citation produced by an AI tool.2026-05-08 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/05/wl-2026-05-practice-pulse-ai-hallucinations-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31596https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31597https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31597James PearsonOlder adults, like people in other age groups, can benefit from artificial intelligence tools but also must be aware of the risks that AI can pose in their personal and work lives.2026-05-08 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/05/wl-2026-05-technology-ai-at-my-age-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31597https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31598https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31598Diane S. DielMany aspects of law practice are nearly unrecognizable in 2026 as compared to 1976. Diane Diel highlights some of the changes.2026-05-08 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/05/Diel-Diane-S-2026-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31598https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31599https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31599Interesting facts, trends, tips, bits and bytes in the news.2026-05-08 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/05/wl-2026-05-briefly-1976.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31599https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31600https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31600Daniel D. Blinka & Thomas J. HammerIn this column, Prof. Daniel D. Blinka and Prof. Thomas J. Hammer summarize all decisions of the Wisconsin Supreme Court (except those involving lawyer or judicial discipline).2026-05-08 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/SiteCollectionImages/wisconsinlawyer/wisconsin-state-capitol-supreme-court-chambers-doors-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31600https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31601https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31601Daniel D. Blinka & Thomas J. HammerIn this column, Profs. Daniel D. Blinka and Thomas J. Hammer summarize select published opinions of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Full-text decisions are linked below.2026-05-08 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/SiteCollectionImages/wisconsinlawyer/courthouse-steps-columns-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31601https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31602https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31602The Wisconsin Supreme Court permits the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) to publish, for educational purposes, a summary of facts and professional conduct rule violations in matters in which the OLR imposed private reprimands.2026-05-08 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/wisconsin-supreme-court-fisheye-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31602https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31603https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31603Who's become a partner, changed firms, received an award, and more. Share your own announcement!2026-05-08 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/05/wl-2026-05-members-only.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=5&ArticleID=31603https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=4&ArticleID=31533https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=4&ArticleID=31533Jeffrey O'BrienPrince's belief that contracts were immoral led to his decision not to put a proper estate plan in place, triggering significant tax liabilities for his estate and obstacles for his family members in terms of the administration of his estate and in benefiting from his remaining musical assets. Ultimately, this newfound "moral" opposition to contract law would lead to one of the messiest estates in Minnesota history. 2026-04-09 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/04/wl-2026-04-princes-views-estate-planning-purple-rain-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=4&ArticleID=31533