According to an email sent to registered users, WisconsinEye is implementing subscription-based access for all users of on-demand content effective February 22nd. Although legislative and Supreme Court content will still be available live and for …
WI Law In Action Podcast: Steph Tai on Food Heritage, Climate Change, and the Legal Definition of Meat
On the latest episode of the WI Law in Action podcast from the UW Law Library, we talk with food law expert, Professor Steph Tai about two recently published articles: “In Fairness to Future Generations …
Black History Month – Celebrating the Accomplishments of Black Members of the Legal Profession
In celebration of Black History Month, the UW Law Library has created a web display celebrating the accomplishments of Black members of the legal profession. See the UW Black History Month site for more information …
Further Info on WI Jury Instructions Availability – Fastcase, Print, and Superseded/Withdrawn Instructions
Last week, I posted that the Wisconsin Jury Instructions are now freely available online from the Wisconsin State Law Library. Since then, I’ve received additional clarification on the availability of the instructions via Fastcase, in …
“Anything that You Can Do to Make the Judge’s Job Easier = Better Outcomes for Your Clients”
Last Friday, I attended an excellent CLE program on Ethics & Professionalism in Virtual Legal Environments – Judicial Perspectives sponsored by the UW Law School, Continuing Legal Education. Judge Jason Rossell (Kenosha County Circuit Court) …
WI Jury Instructions Now Freely Available Online to All
The Wisconsin Jury Instructions (Civil, Criminal, and Children’s) are now freely available online on the Wisconsin State Law Library website. This is a result of a cooperative effort between the University of Wisconsin Law School, …
WI Law In Action Podcast: Dean Dan Tokaji on Election Law, Free Speech, & the Effect of Misinformation on Democracy
On the latest episode of the WI Law in Action podcast from the UW Law Library, election law expert Dean Dan Tokaji joins us to discuss free speech, the 2020 election, and the effect of …
Free Access to Bloomberg Law Research Platform for Legal Aid Organizations & Pro Bono Attorneys
Earlier this month, Bloomberg Law announced that it is offering free access to all legal aid organizations supported by the Legal Services Corporation. See Dewey B Strategic for more on this partnership. In Wisconsin, LSC …
Telltale Tips to Spot Altered Images
Photographs can present powerful evidence, but beware of images that have been Photoshopped or otherwise manipulated. How to Geek, Electrons, and FindLaw offer some tips on spotting an altered image: Images that look a little …
WI Law In Action Podcast: Stewart Macaulay on Teaching Contracts and Law in Action
On the latest episode of the WI Law in Action podcast from the UW Law Library, we talk with Professor Emeritus Stewart Macaulay, an internationally recognized leader of the law in action approach to the …