Attorneys need to be at peace with the pieces when combining resources
From first-timers to veteran partners, attorneys agree that a good cultural fit is the biggest contributor to the success of firm mergers. The post Attorneys need to be at peace with the pieces when...
View Article(Key)stroke of genius: Routine irritation turns into new keyboard for attorneys
It all started with the pesky section symbol. The post (Key)stroke of genius: Routine irritation turns into new keyboard for attorneys first appeared on Wisconsin Law Journal - WI Legal News &...
View ArticleNew ethics rules attempt to keep pace with how lawyers conduct business
The New Year has brought a new turn for the state's ethics rules for the use of technology. The post New ethics rules attempt to keep pace with how lawyers conduct business first appeared on Wisconsin...
View ArticleThe name game: As law firms grow up, so do their naming conventions
Mark Bartels has one regret about his firm changing names from Stellpflug Law to One Law Group. “I think we should have done it sooner,” said Bartels, president of the 10-attorney firm, which has...
View ArticlePreparation can help you weather the storm during an economic downturn
Economic winter is coming. Eventually. Probably. Maybe. The post Preparation can help you weather the storm during an economic downturn first appeared on Wisconsin Law Journal - WI Legal News &...
View ArticleBeware the ransomware: Protecting your data more important than ever
With an unprecedented ransomware attack against hospitals, universities, businesses and others in large swaths across Europe and Asia, there could hardly be a better time to think about security. The...
View ArticleProtecting your cyber data worth the time, expense
When it comes to protecting your online data, assuming the worst may not be going far enough. Just ask anyone whose computer was caught up in the ransomware attack that struck about 150 countries...
View ArticleNew rules coming to family law
On paper, the new rule appears simple: Starting July 1, lawyer-mediators will be able to draw up settlement documents in family law cases. In practice, though, it's far from easy. The post New rules...
View ArticleTips for dealing with pandemic-induced stress levels, mental health
There has been a lot to lose sleep over lately — skyrocketing COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin, contested election results, the racial inequality that permeates so many parts of society. The post Tips for...
View Article‘Set up for failure,’ student debt forgiveness not likely to lighten debt load
As the federal government contemplates $10,000 in student debt forgiveness, lawyers say it won't make much difference to their high loan balances. The post ‘Set up for failure,’ student debt...
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