Archived Editions

Spring 2012

Defending Claims for Violations of Patient Privacy
Authors: Gina Meierbachtol, Corneille Law Group, LLC
Brethorst v. Allstate: A Turn in the Tide of Wisconsin Bad Faith Law?
Authors: Jason P. Gehring and James M. Ryan, Kasdorf, Lewis & Swietlik, S.C.
Confidentiality Agreements in the Settlement of a Lawyer's Professional Liability Claim—Why Do We Want Them, What Should We Ask For, and What Should We Expect to Receive?
Authors: Russell M. Ware, SmithAmundsen LLC
President’s Message: The Extinction of the Insurance Defense Lawyer?
Authors: Michael W. Gill, President, Wisconsin Defense Counsel
Schinner and Sustache: When is Intentional Assault Accidental?
Authors: Mark Malloy and Christina Katt, Lieb & Katt, LLC
Olson v. Farrar: When Insurance Coverage Litigation Moves Beyond the Four-Corners Rule
Authors: R. Michael Waterman, Mudge, Porter, Lundeen & Seguin, S.C.
Eliminating Phantom Damages—It’s Time to Amend Wisconsin’s Collateral Source Rule
Authors: Andrew Cook, The Hamilton Consulting Group, LLC

Winter 2011

Alice in Civil Defense Land: A View Through The Looking Glass
Authors: Virginia L. Newcomb, Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen, S.C.
What Do Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton Have To Do With Trial Presentation?
Authors: J. Ric Gass, Gass Weber Mullins, LLC
The WDC - Increased Relevance for You in Changing Times
Authors: Michael W. Gill, President, Wisconsin Defense Counsel
Legislative Update: Governor Walker and Legislature Continue Focus on Civil Liability Reforms
Authors: Andrew Cook, The Hamilton Consulting Group, LLC
Anonymous Designation of a Plaintiff: An Overview
Authors: Sarah “Sally” Fry Bruch, Crivello Carlson, S.C.
Avoiding “Punitive” Post-Judgment Interest
Authors: Joshua B. Cronin, Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen, S.C.

Summer 2011

President’s Message: The Future Looks Bright for the Wisconsin Defense Counsel
Authors: Bryce H. Tolefree, President, Wisconsin Defense Counsel
Liability Considerations in Bicycle Accident Cases: A Bike Law Refresher
Authors: John Rather and Joseph McCarthy, Peterson, Johnson & Murray, S.C.
Clergy Sexual Misconduct: Claims for Negligent Misrepresentation by Religious Institutions Are Neither Covered by Liability Insurance Nor Constitutionally Viable
Authors: Linda S. Schmidt, Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Affirmative Defenses in the Wake of Twombly and Iqbal
Authors: Kevin D. Trost, Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA
Moving Forward: Asbestos Litigation
Authors: Elissa M. Bowlin, Jacobson Legal Group, S.C.