Dane Co Legal Resource Center Blawg

SCR 20 conference

2006-08-14T12:54:00.000-05:00

Supreme Court Order 04-07, dated 8/7/06, announces the open administrative conference where the Court will discuss the final issues relating to the proposed draft to amend Supreme Court Rules Chapter 20, the Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys and will determine the appropriate effective date for amendments to be held on Oct 25, 2006 at 9:30 am.

(FYI "As this matter has already been the subject of a public hearing, general public testimony will not be entertained at the open conference.")

For the full-text of this order, see the court system website:
http://www.wicourts.gov/supreme/sc_hearing_rules.jsp

LegalTrac Users: Look for a New Interface

2006-08-03T11:05:00.001-05:00

Users of the LegalTrac database will notice a new homepage and changes in how search results are displayed and organized. Watch for more info about these changes in an upcoming newsletter of the State Law Library.

Thanks to WSLL staff for pointing these changes out.

Changes coming to Statutes online!

2006-08-03T11:05:00.000-05:00

Users searching the Wisconsin statutes using the FOLIO interface will notice that they are presented with a screen asking them to choose the old display using SiteDirector or a new display using the Nxt site. Both are current. The new display will go into full effect this fall. The challenge screen also goes into more detail about what's different in the new interface and where to go for help or linking.

2 New SC Orders

2006-08-01T14:34:00.000-05:00

Order 06-02, dated 7-26-06, announces the public hearing and conference on the DWD's petition to amend Wis. Stat. s.(rule) 809-19(3) stating that a respondent who is not a party in interest to an appeal may file a statement that no brief will be filed.

Order 06-05, dated 8-1-06, announces the public hearing and conference on the petition for adoption of a procedure to suspend or deny the license to practice law of a person certified as delinquent in payment of Wisconsin state taxes.

For the full-text of these orders, see the court system website:
http://www.wicourts.gov/supreme/sc_hearing_rules.jsp

From Angela S. at the State Law Library.

DCLRC Staff Changes

2006-07-31T15:58:00.000-05:00

Friday August 4 is Branch Librarian's Paula Seeger's last day at DCLRC after 5 years of service. Library Associate Lisa Winkler will work full time until a new Branch Librarian is named. A search is currently underway for a new Branch Librarian.

DCBA increases mediation fee

2006-07-31T15:55:00.000-05:00

Effective June 1, 2006, the Dane County Bar Association’s Case Mediation Program increased from $50 to $75 the required contribution for participation in the program.

If you have any questions regarding the fee increase or the program, please contact Le Jordan at (608) 848-1477 or mediate@dcba.net.

August LAW luncheon features AG candidates

2006-07-26T11:27:00.000-05:00

The Legal Association of Women announces their August luncheon:

When: August 9, 2006 at 12:00 noon.

Topic: "Candidates for Wisconsin Attorney General Debate"

Speaker: Peg Lautenschlager and Kathleen Falk have confirmed their participation. J.B. Van Hollen is tentatively scheduled to participate.

Location: The Edgewater Hotel, 666 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison, WI. Free parking is available in the Edgewater Hotel's parking lot.

Menu:
1. Edgewater Chef's Salad Bowl: ham and turkey, Swiss and cheddar cheeses, cucumber, egg and tomato wedges on a bed of mixed greens; choice of 3 dressings.
2. Chicken Florentine: tender spinach leaves blended into a savory bread stuffing, encompassed by a boneless breast of chicken, baked and topped with "supreme sauce" and served over a bed of white rice.
3. Ravioli Florentine: tender pillows of pasta stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese, served with a marinara sauce.

Program: Candidates for Wisconsin Attorney General will participate in an informal debate on a wide range of issues. If you would like to submit a question for possible inclusion in the debate, please e-mail Kelda Helen Roys at kelda@elitemail.org.

RSVP: Please RSVP by Friday, August 4, 2006, to Margit Kelley, mkelley@staffordlaw.com or 259-2611.

Price: $13 members and $17 non-members.

August DCLRC Newsletter Available

2006-07-26T11:25:00.000-05:00

The August issue of the DCLRC Newsletter is now online. Check it out at: http://wsll.state.wi.us/branch/dclrc/pub/docket/06aug.pdf

New Leg History Brief

2006-07-17T14:29:00.000-05:00

The Legislative Reference Bureau has released a new 25-page brief on Researching Legislative History in Wisconsin. Among the features are figures of actual documents used in this type of research. Access the brief here: http://www.legis.state.wi.us/lrb/pubs/wb/06wb10.pdf

New Consumer Complaints Legal Topics Page!

2006-07-13T14:55:00.000-05:00

ANNOUNCEMENT: The State Law Library has launched a new Consumer Complaints page under their "Legal Topics A-Z" section on their website.

July DCLRC Newsletter

2006-07-05T13:18:00.000-05:00

The July issue of the DCLRC Newsletter is now online. Check it out!

New FCRB available

2006-06-29T08:28:00.000-05:00

Hot off the presses! An updated Dane County Family Court Resource Booklet has now been published. You may purchase the booklet from DCLRC (Room L1007 in the Courthouse) or the Family Court Counseling Service (Room 2030 in the Courthouse) for $3.00 per copy. You may also view the booklet online at: http://www.countyofdane.com/familycourtcounseling/page1.html

Notice of Retired Dane Co Judge's Death

2006-06-13T08:52:00.000-05:00

Jones, Charles P., Judge
SPRING GREEN/ MADISON - Judge P. Charles Jones, age 70, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2006.

For A Time of Remembrance and Sharing, family and friends are invited to gather at the Jury Assembly Room, 1L [Room L1000], Dane County Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton, Madison, at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2006.

There will be a visitation for family and friends on Thursday, June 15, 2006, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at CRESS FUNERAL SERVICE, 6021 University Ave., Madison. A full obituary will be published in the Wednesday paper. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 6021 University Ave. (608) 238-8406 www.cressfuneralservice.com

From the WI State Journal

New article on Miranda rights

2006-06-01T15:32:00.000-05:00

The World Almanac has published an article in its June newsletter on the Miranda decision and gives a nice history and overview on the topic. Read the article at: http://www.worldalmanac.com/newsletter/200606WAE-Newsletter.html#06

June Newsletter Available

2006-06-01T15:31:00.000-05:00

The June newsletter of the DCLRC is now available at: http://wsll.state.wi.us/branch/dclrc/pub/docket/06june.pdf

DCLRC featured in WI State Jnl

2006-04-17T07:34:00.000-05:00

DCLRC is featured in the April 17th issue of the WI State Journal, on page 1 of the Local section. You can also read the story on the WSJ website.

Governor Creates Office of Privacy Protection

2006-04-14T09:19:00.000-05:00

Gov Doyle has created the Office of Privacy Protection to combat ID theft.

From the Press Release: "Anyone who has been the victim of an identity crime or wants more information how to protect themselves or their business should contact the Office of Privacy Protection at toll-free 1-800-422-7128 or on the web at privacy.wi.gov"

View the Press Release:
http://www.wisgov.state.wi.us/journal_media_detail.asp?locid=19&prid=1910

Thanks to Heidi at the State Law Library for the tip.

Pictures from DCLRC Grand Opening

2006-04-10T13:51:00.000-05:00

There are photos from the April 3 DCLRC Grand Opening on the DCLRC website under "News"

Wireless Hot Spots in the Courthouse

2006-03-27T08:44:00.000-06:00

There are at least four wireless access points, or "hot spots," in the Dane County Courthouse. Some of these locations have limited availability due to hours of operation or room availability.

2nd Floor: Court Commissioner Center area

Lower Level: Legal Resource Center (Open 8:30-4:30)
Assembly Room (Limited availability)
Themis Cafe

When you log on and try to access the internet, after by-passing your security settings if necessary, you will arrive at a "challenge screen" produced by Dane County Info Mgmt, asking you to log-in as a registered user. Scroll down on this screen and click on the button called "Log on as guest." This should allow you to start using the internet.

April DCLRC Newsletter

2006-03-20T09:50:00.000-06:00

We've published the April DCLRC Newsletter a little early to give you a chance to sign up for workshops and classes held during National Library Week, April 3-7. Hope to see you at the Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Reception on Monday April 3 at 2:00 p.m.

Madison Metro schedules neighborhood meetings

2006-03-06T10:27:00.000-06:00

From the Metro Rider Alert, a weekly email from Madison Metro Transit:

SERVICE CHANGE PROPOSALS
Neighborhood Meetings Scheduled!
Metro Transit is in the process of developing service change proposals that would affect service in several neighborhoods.

If you are interested in Metro Transit services, you are encouraged to attend one or more of these meetings to learn what these proposals are and provide input to help guide Metro staff through its planning process.

View Meeting Schedule

Would Ready Return Work in Wisconsin?

2006-03-06T08:44:00.000-06:00

From Mother Jones comes this interesting article that seems to encapsulate what a lot of taxpayers ae thinking: The government should complete tax forms for the taxpayers. They have all the information anyway, so why not? Joe Bankman, Law Professor at Stanford, created Ready Return to help California taxpayers. Could a similiar program work in Wisconsin? For more on Ready Return, visit Bankman's faculty profile page where there are links to FAQ.

New Statewide Divorce Forms Debut

2006-03-02T15:23:00.000-06:00

The WI Court System has debuted the first batch of divorce and legal separation forms on their website. PDF and fillable Word versions are now available. An interactive version will roll out later this month and will feature county-specific instructions. View the forms

Are you aware of your first amendment freedoms?

2006-03-02T09:17:00.000-06:00

From the ResourceShelf's DocuTicker:

Americans’ Awareness of First Amendment Freedoms (PDF; 232 KB)
From press release: "A new McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum survey finds that only about one in four Americans (28 percent) are able to name more than one of the five fundamental freedoms granted to them by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Yet when it comes to knowledge of popular culture, Americans are considerably more tuned in. For example, almost twice as many Americans (52 percent) can name at least two members of 'The Simpsons' cartoon family."

New article on line item veto

2006-03-02T07:49:00.000-06:00

The March issue of the World Almanac newsletter has an interesting article offering an historical look at the line-item veto as used in Federal Government. Link to the article or link to the entire newsletter