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50-year lawyers: Trubek, Froehlich, and Basting Make Lasting Contributions
May 16, 2012 – Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson recently helped honor the many lawyers who forged impressive careers after taking the oath in 1962. This article, from the latest edition of WisBar InsideTrack, highlights three in particular.
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Employer Did Not Have a Statutory Right to Cross Examine Independent Doctor
May 15, 2012 – An employer who questioned the extent of an employee’s injury-related disability did not have an automatic statutory or due process right to cross-examine the independent physician appointed to examine the employee, the state supreme court recently ruled.
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New PINNACLE Director Brings Her Experience to Legal Education and Information Delivery in Wisconsin
May 14, 2012 – Trish Carrera has a lot of ideas about how the State Bar should deliver its CLE programs and practice books. Carrera joined the State Bar of Wisconsin as its new PINNACLE® director in late March.
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Wisconsin Corporate Law Does Not Control Federal Jurisdiction in Stock Appraisal Suit
May 11, 2012 – An investor who challenged the value of stock acquired through a freezeout merger recently lost his federal appeals fight to move appraisal proceedings to state court based on Wisconsin corporate law and subject matter jurisdiction.
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New Appellate Practice Checklist Makes Brief Writing Easier
May 10, 2012 – The Appellate Practice Section has created an Appellate Brief Filing Checklist outlining requirements to help lawyers during the brief-writing process.
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Sneak Peek: Wisconsin's Treatment of False Political Speech Tops May Wisconsin Lawyer
May 9, 2012 – Political speech is a highly charged issue these days. In the cover story of the May Wisconsin Lawyer, now available online and in mailboxes soon, author David Pritchard explains how Wisconsin regulates false political speech.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Clarifies Rights of Billboard Owner in Takings Case
May 8, 2012
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Defendant can’t withdraw guilty plea after appeal waiver, federal court clarifies
May 7, 2012
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50-year Members: Boyle and McCann Share Unique History, Including Infamous Case
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Supreme Court Resolves Contract Issue Involving Delivery of Two-party Check
May 3, 2012
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