Archived Editions

Spring 2018

President’s Message: The Disappearing Defense Lawyer: Still Here After 20 Years
Authors: Fred Strampe, President, Wisconsin Defense Counsel
Seventh Circuit Deals Significant Blow to Copyright Trolling in Residential House Plans
Authors: John Healy, Corneille Law Group, LLC
Trial Practice Series: To Expert or Not To Expert: That is the Question
Authors: Michael P. Crooks, von Briesen & Roper, s.c. and William R. Wick, Nash, Spindler, Grimstad & McCracken, LLP
A Second Opinion Can Be Helpful, Or Not.
Authors: James J. Mathie, Mathie Mediation Services
Defense Cost Issues Under D & O Policies
Authors: Thomas R. Schrimpf, Mollie T. Kugler, and Andrew P. Trevino, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Is Your Reducing Clause Valid? An Individual Case Study.
Authors: William Salmonowicz, Winner, Wixson & Pernitz, LLC
News from Around the State: Trials and Verdicts

Winter 2017

President’s Message: Ask Not What WDC Can Do For You, Ask What You Can Do for WDC!
Authors: Fred Strampe, President, Wisconsin Defense Counsel
Children (Usually) Have No Claim for Wrongful Death Benefits When A Parent’s Death was Caused by the Negligence of the Surviving Spouse
Authors: Vincent J. Scipior, Coyne, Schultz, Becker & Bauer, S.C.
Trial Practice Series - Protecting the Record: To Object or Not to Object, That Is the Question
Authors: Monte Weiss, Weiss Law Office, S.C. and William R. Wick, Nash, Spindler, Grimstad & McCracken, LLP
Making a Millionaire? The Civil Implications for Overturning the Brendan Dassey Conviction
Authors: Benjamin E. Reyes, McCoy, Leavitt, Laskey, LLC
Pleading the Fifth – Civilly Speaking
Authors: David Piehler and Alyson Dieckman, Piehler & Strande, S.C. and Monte Weiss, Weiss Law Office, S.C.
News from Around the State: Trials and Verdicts

Summer 2017

President’s Message: Join the Ocean Club!
Authors: Laura M. Lyons, President, Wisconsin Defense Counsel
Beware the Landmines: Ethical Considerations in Defending Employment Cases
Authors: Aaron J. Graf and Jonathan E. Sacks, Mallery & Zimmerman, S.C.
Trial Practice Series Opening Statements: A Preview of Coming Attractions
Authors: Emile H. Banks, Jr., Emile Banks & Associates, LLC and William R. Wick, Nash, Spindler, Grimstad & McCracken LLP
The Stimac Decision: Cutting Corners on the Four-Corners Rule
Authors: Jeff Leavell, Jeffrey Leavell, S.C.
Summer in Wisconsin: A Recreational Immunity Update
Authors: Samuel M. Mitchell, Coyne, Schultz, Becker & Bauer, S.C.
Digital Forensics and Civil Litigation
Authors: John C. Mitby and Peyton Engel, Hurley, Burish & Stanton, S.C.
Making a Difference—One Suit at a Time
Authors: Amy F. Scholl, Coyne, Schultz, Becker & Bauer, S.C.