Archived Editions

Spring 2017

President’s Message: Major, Destructive Changes to Workers’ Compensation Proposed in Governor Walker’s 2017-19 Biennial Budget
Authors: Laura M. Lyons, President, Wisconsin Defense Counsel
Trial Practice Series - It Depends on the Twelve You Get: A Look at the Jury Selection Process
Authors: William R. Wick and Katelyn P. Sandfort, Nash, Spindler, Grimstad & McCracken LLP
In Seifert v. Balink, the Wisconsin Supreme Court Misses Its Chance to Clarify Daubert
Authors: Ryan M. Wiesner and Brent A. Simerson, Leib Knott Gaynor LLC
“Direct,” “Indirect,” and “Convincing Mosaic”: The Four Forbidden Words in Seventh Circuit Employment Discrimination Cases
Authors: David R. Friedman, Friedman Law Firm
Tackling Your First Appellate Oral Argument
Authors: Kathryn A. Harrell, Boardman & Clark LLP
Recent Decision Puts Brakes on Runaway Copyright Infringement Litigation
Authors: John Healy, Corneille Law Group, LLC

Winter 2016

President’s Message: Food for Thought and a Call for Action
Authors: Laura M. Lyons, President, Wisconsin Defense Counsel
Responding to Discovery Requests Directed to Expert Witnesses
Authors: Kimberly Poyner and Gabriel Houghton, Ryan Law Firm LLC
An Overview of Wisconsin’s Safe Place Statute and Confusion Over Its Inconsistent Application
Authors: Travis J. Rhoades and Ashley E. Webber, Crivello Carlson, S.C.
Managing the Duty to Defend and Some Practical Approaches
Authors: Jeff Leavell, Jeffrey Leavell S.C.
Court of Appeals Clarifies Liability Under Wisconsin’s Patient Confidentiality Laws
Authors: Ryan M. Wiesner, Leib Knott Gaynor LLC
Recent Wisconsin “Occurrence” Decisions Need Clarification
Authors: Mollie T. Kugler, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Summer 2016

Non-Competes and Other Restrictive Covenants—Alive and Kicking in Wisconsin
Authors: Josh Johanningmeier, Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Expenses and Fees on Failure to Admit Under Wis. Stat. § 804.12(3)
Authors: Sarah “Sally” Fry Bruch, Crivello Carlson, S.C.
Dilger Signals End to Claim File Discovery in Wis. Stat. § 628.46 Interest Cases
Authors: Sara C. Mills, Crivello Carlson, S.C.
Non-Competes and Other Restrictive Covenants—Alive and Kicking in Wisconsin
Authors: Josh Johanningmeier, Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
What’s Your Batna?
Authors: James J. Mathie, Mathie Mediation Services LLC
Wisconsin Pharmacal’s Impact on Insurance Coverage
Authors: Joanna R. Glaser, Jeffrey Leavell, S.C.
President’s Message
Authors: Jeff Leavell, President, Wisconsin Defense Counsel