Featured articles from Inside the Bar. en-us http://www.wisbar.org/wl/ Copyright 2009, State Bar of Wisconsin webmaster@wisbar.org Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:00:09 CST Saturday Sunday http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InsideTheBarFeatureArticles/~3/471352089/template.cfm After this issue, the State Bar of Wisconsin is retiring Inside the Bar, published monthly for more than 25 years under various titles. Next month, Inside the Bar will be replaced with an electronic newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox – with a new name, focus, frequency, and other benefits of electronic delivery. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.wisbar.org/am/template.cfm?section=inside_the_bar1&template=/cm/contentdisplay.cfm&contentid=76038&feed=itb_features http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InsideTheBarFeatureArticles/~3/460997893/template.cfm The most trusted Web search tool – Google™ – now powers throughout WisBar content and performs a comprehensive search delivering the most relevant results first. To access the new site search features, use the search box in the upper right hand corner or select the Legal Research tab located on all WisBar pages. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.wisbar.org/am/template.cfm?section=inside_the_bar1&template=/cm/contentdisplay.cfm&contentid=76036&feed=itb_features http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InsideTheBarFeatureArticles/~3/439056488/template.cfm The State Bar recently launched a new member benefit offering free, unlimited access to a comprehensive 50-state and federal case-law database. State Bar members now have online access to free legal research powered by Fastcase. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.wisbar.org/am/template.cfm?section=inside_the_bar1&template=/cm/contentdisplay.cfm&contentid=75271&feed=itb_features http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InsideTheBarFeatureArticles/~3/442466024/template.cfm On Oct. 14, the Wisconsin Supreme Court adopted in principle Judicial Council petition 08-02 to amend Wis. Stat. § Rule 809.23(3) to allow citation of unpublished opinions for their persuasive value and unanimously adopted Board of Bar Examiners petition 08-04 relating to procedures for reporting CLE credits. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.wisbar.org/am/template.cfm?section=inside_the_bar1&template=/cm/contentdisplay.cfm&contentid=75383&feed=itb_features http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InsideTheBarFeatureArticles/~3/401875664/template.cfm At its Sept. 12- 13 meeting the Board of Governors took up 10 petitions – from electronic filing to unpublished opinions to Board of Bar Examiners (BBE) rule changes, among other actions. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.wisbar.org/am/template.cfm?section=inside_the_bar1&template=/cm/contentdisplay.cfm&contentid=74643&feed=itb_features http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InsideTheBarFeatureArticles/~3/401875665/template.cfm On Nov. 1, the newest State Bar of Wisconsin member benefit will become available when the State Bar and Fastcase, Inc. release a new service to members. With this new service, members will have 24/7 access to free, online legal research through Fastcase's national database of caselaw, statutes, administrative codes, and court rules. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.wisbar.org/am/template.cfm?section=inside_the_bar1&template=/cm/contentdisplay.cfm&contentid=74636&feed=itb_features http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InsideTheBarFeatureArticles/~3/401875666/template.cfm The State Bar recently launched a new CLE benefit, the Ultimate Pass, offering unlimited access to live, video, webcast, telephone, and OnDemand™ State Bar CLE Seminar-sponsored seminars for one year. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.wisbar.org/am/template.cfm?section=inside_the_bar1&template=/cm/contentdisplay.cfm&contentid=74631&feed=itb_features http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InsideTheBarFeatureArticles/~3/401875667/template.cfm In fiscal year 2007 - 08, the State Bar Legal Assistance Committee granted $14,850 to support three pro bono programs and now is soliciting proposals for the next round of grants. Grants of up to $5,000 are available for individuals or organizations to develop or expand pro bono legal assistance projects in their communities. Applications are due Nov. 14. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.wisbar.org/am/template.cfm?section=inside_the_bar1&template=/cm/contentdisplay.cfm&contentid=74633&feed=itb_features