https://www.wisbar.org/Pages/RSS.aspx60https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=30&ArticleID=31730https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=30&ArticleID=31730Sarah E. PetersonEven after the termination of a representation, a lawyer has certain duties to their former clients. Sarah Peterson discusses a lawyer's duty to respond to requests for information from a former client or successor counsel, a topic addressed in recently released ABA Formal Opinion 520. 2026-08-12 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/telephone-call-80s-90s-clipart-talking-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=30&ArticleID=31730https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=30&ArticleID=31731https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=30&ArticleID=31731Peter KraemerCan you help a longtime client with a contract in another state? Erin Rome discusses how lawyers can continue serving growing clients while complying with professional rules and managing risk involving multijurisdictional practice. 2026-08-12 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/Video-thumbnail-Representing-Businesses-Across-State-Lines-Erin-Rome-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=30&ArticleID=31731https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=30&ArticleID=31732https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=30&ArticleID=31732Franky NewcombSocial media can blur the lines between employee privacy, free speech, and workplace rights. This article points legal researchers to key statutes, agency guidance, case law, workplace policies, and secondary sources for navigating social media issues in public- and private-sector employment. 2026-08-12 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/free-speech-social-media-communication-liberty-statue-lamp-1st-amendment-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=30&ArticleID=31732https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=30&ArticleID=31733https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=30&ArticleID=31733Peter KraemerBoost your public-speaking confidence, tighten your time-management game, and build a statewide referral network – all in just six days. Annie Stanford shares how the G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy program left her wishing she could sign up "every year."2026-08-12 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/Video-thumbnail-Leadership-Academy-Annie-Stanford-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=30&ArticleID=31733https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=30&ArticleID=31734https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=30&ArticleID=31734The following court rules have been updated recently: Columbia and Ozaukee Counties.2026-08-12 00:00:00http://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/wisconsin-state-flag-lady-justice-court-judicial-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=30&ArticleID=31734https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=29&ArticleID=31725https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=29&ArticleID=31725Jay D. JerdeSCOTUS Watch appears monthly in InsideTrack Weekly to give members a brief snapshot of the major decisions and issues before the U.S. Supreme Court. 2026-08-05 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/scotus-supreme-court-washington-dc-building-dusk-hazy-sky-red-blue-lines-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=29&ArticleID=31725https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=29&ArticleID=31726https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=29&ArticleID=31726Shannon GreenFor 34 years, the Diversity Clerkship Program has connected Wisconsin law students with legal employers for meaningful summer work. Participants in the 2026 program describe how the experience strengthened legal skills, introduced new practice areas, and created relationships that can last well beyond the clerkship. 2026-08-05 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/diversity-clerkship-program-reception-2026-SB3_3044.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=29&ArticleID=31726https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=29&ArticleID=31727https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=29&ArticleID=31727Navigate injury claims against schools, stay current on Wisconsin public records and open meetings law, and examine the latest employee benefits developments with three upcoming State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE programs. 2026-08-05 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/conference-seminar-event-audience-smile-learning-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=29&ArticleID=31727https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=29&ArticleID=31728https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=29&ArticleID=31728You do not need to be an experienced pro bono attorney to help expand access to justice. At the virtual 2026 Equal Justice Conference, Aug. 13-14, lawyers can learn from experienced practitioners, broaden their understanding of access-to-justice issues, and become better prepared to help people in need. 2026-08-05 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/equality-justice-access-pro-bono-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=29&ArticleID=31728https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=29&ArticleID=31729https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=29&ArticleID=31729Effective leadership requires more than legal knowledge. The G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy helps Wisconsin lawyers strengthen essential leadership skills. Recruitment for the 2026-27 G. Lane Ware Leadership Academy is open through Sept. 14. 2026-08-05 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/bold-leadership-confidence-bog-volunteer-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=18&Issue=29&ArticleID=31729https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31724https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31724Nadelle E. GrossmanSome corporations are leaving Delaware, but Dexit may not be right for every business. Nadelle Grossman examines the trend and the factors Wisconsin lawyers should consider when advising business clients about where to incorporate.2026-07-30 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/corporate-corporation-moving-desk-chair-office-box-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31724https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31706https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31706Jeffrey A. MuszynskiWisconsin, like most states, has a growing shortage of skilled civil trial lawyers, especially in rural areas throughout the state. Jeffrey Muszynski discusses the steps Wisconsin is taking to address this issue and urges members of the bar to do more to keep alive the tradition of highly skilled advocates in the state.2026-07-28 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/young-lawyer-courthouse-steps-confident-trial-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31706https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31696https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31696Morgan GulledgeNeighboring states use statewide oversight, broader professional backgrounds, more extensive training, and separate roles for children’s attorneys. Morgan Gulledge explores these models, which offer ideas for enhancing Wisconsin’s guardian ad litem system.2026-07-27 00:00:00https://wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/PUBLBlog_Social.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31696https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31705https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31705Martin C. KuhnThe EEOC has announced that it will no longer pursue disparate impact claims, while a new Justice Department opinion proposes significant limits on employer liability. Martin C. Kuhn details recent changes related to disparate impact cases and assesses the potential consequences for litigants moving forward.2026-07-27 00:00:00https://wisbar.org/blog/PublishingImages/Social/LEBlog_Social.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/Pages/General-Article.aspx?ArticleID=31705https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=7&ArticleID=31707https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=7&ArticleID=31707Jonathan R. Ingrisano, Mark Ong Thomson & Xavier JenkinsThe largest wave of wealth transfer in U.S. history is underway, as the relatively affluent Baby Boomer generation has now reached retirement age en masse. This article explores the phenomenon and its causes, examines its key effects on Wisconsin legal practice and the courts, and offers practical strategies for weathering the storm.2026-07-27 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/07/wl-2026-07-storm-surge-probate-trust-litigation-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=7&ArticleID=31707https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=7&ArticleID=31708https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=7&ArticleID=31708Shannon GreenStephen Sawyer's path to becoming president of the State Bar of Wisconsin has taken him from Navy helicopters to Milwaukee finance law and from rescue missions at sea to criminal defense in Stevens Point. As he begins his term, Sawyer brings a message shaped by service, rural practice, and the belief that kindness and humility belong at the center of the profession.2026-07-27 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/07/wl-2026-07-stephen-sawyer-profile-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=7&ArticleID=31708https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=7&ArticleID=31709https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=7&ArticleID=31709Jackie Messler & Peter J. WyantAs the population ages, there is a growing need for attorneys to help clients plan for what will happen to their property after they die. If a person dies with more than $50,000 in assets, and those assets cannot be transferred through a probate-avoidance or summary mechanism, probate administration is necessary. This article provides a step-by-step guide to probate administration, the second in a series on post-death administration in Wisconsin. Additional articles will appear in future issues of Wisconsin Lawyer.2026-07-27 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/07/wl-2026-07-intro-handing-probate-administrations-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=7&ArticleID=31709https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=7&ArticleID=31710https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=7&ArticleID=31710Michael BezoianAlthough cryptocurrencies were conceptualized in the 1980s and blockchain technology was first implemented almost 20 years ago, many attorneys remain unfamiliar with these digital assets and the technology that enables their use. This first of two articles explains the concepts and underlying laws to help trusts and estates attorneys advise clients who own cryptocurrencies.2026-07-27 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/07/wl-2026-07-blockchain-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=7&ArticleID=31710https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=7&ArticleID=31711https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=7&ArticleID=31711Jill RothsteinJill Rothstein describes welcoming a new cohort of Wisconsin lawyers as both a celebration of their achievements and a renewal of the promise we made upon entering this profession. 2026-07-27 00:00:00http://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/Rothstein-Jill-Portrait-2025-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=7&ArticleID=31711https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=7&ArticleID=31712https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=7&ArticleID=31712Julijana EnglanderA crucial aspect of merger and acquisition transactions is allocating exposure to the target company's risks and liabilities and determining who bears the financial burden if the seller's claims about the company prove inaccurate. Representations and warranties insurance is an option for dealing with this risk and thus an important concept for transactional lawyers to familiarize themselves with, whether they're counseling buyers or sellers.2026-07-27 00:00:00https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/PublishingImages/Article%20Images/2026/07/wl-2026-07-nuts-and-bolts-representations-warranties-insurance-1200x630.jpghttps://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/WisconsinLawyer/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=99&Issue=7&ArticleID=31712