The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that it recouped over $2.2 billion through the enforcement of False Claims Act (FCA) settlements and judgments in fiscal year (FY) 2022. This is less than half of the prior year’s recoupment of more than $5.6 billion from civil FCA claims.However, the DOJ noted “the government and
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<small>Solo & Small Firm Series </small><br />Bill Jones: Solo Lawyer, Founder of the Madison Hailstones
Bill Jones (left), a solo practitioner in Madison, is one of the founders of the Madison Hailstones, a club for hurling, camogie and Gaelic football.March 15, 2023 – Think practicing law is tough, try hurling. Bill Jones, a solo practitioner in Madison, is one of the founders of the Madison Hailstones, a club for hurling,
Helping Your Clients Avoid Homebuyer's Regret
March 1, 2023 – In January 2023, existing home sales were down for the 12th straight month – and down 36.9% from a year ago, according to a recent report by NBC News. While the market is cool now, for two years during COVID-19, the housing market was booming and extremely competitive with buyers
Law Foundation Grants Available for Charitable and Public Education Programs – Apply by April 7
March 1, 2023 – Spread the word:
The Wisconsin Law Foundation seeks grant applications for charitable or educational programs in Wisconsin that promote greater public understanding of the law and the improvement of the administration of justice, or are an educational program or project that directly affects Wisconsin residents. Thanks to donations from State
Leading the State Bar: Q&A with President-elect Candidates
March 1, 2023 – Next month, two candidates from the Madison area will square off for the post of State Bar of Wisconsin president-elect. In this Q&A, Jane Bucher and Marisol González Castillo discuss their ideas for meeting the challenges facing the State Bar, if elected. González Castillo is an associate in the Madison office
What’s the Hold Up? Delays with the Social Security Disability Decisions
Since the start of the pandemic in early 2020, the wait to time get an initial decision in Wisconsin on a Social Security disability application has gone from about three months to more than eight months. And that’s not including the appeal process, which can take additional 12 to 24 months, from the time
Volunteers Needed: Help Your Community's First Responders through Wills for Heroes
Feb. 15, 2023 – Here’s a great reason to volunteer with
Wills for Heroes: You use your legal skills to help first responders gain peace of mind – as a way to give back to your community. Kris Havlik, of counsel for
Foley & Lardner LLP, Milwaukee, and Sherry Clay, an associate at
87 High School Mock Trial Teams Compete in Regional Trials
Shorewood’s mock trial team poses for a photo at the regional tournament on Feb. 4 in Milwaukee. Photo: Attorney-coach Nathan Bayer. Feb. 15, 2023 – It wasn’t a comfortable feeling for a judge: attending a trial in his former courtroom, where he wasn’t allowed to speak or comment on the proceedings. For 17 years, Marathon
Time to Step Up for Your Profession and Your Community
Feb. 1, 2023 – I think it is important for lawyers to contribute back in any way possible to support the present and the future of the profession.
Volunteering for service with the State Bar of Wisconsin has always been an important part of my contributions to the legal profession. My involvement started with the
State Treasurer Is Newest Member of State Bar's Elected Officials
Feb. 1, 2021 – State Treasurer John Leiber’s childhood vision of attending law school didn’t involve online classes and pandemic lockdowns.
“I always wanted to get my law degree when I was younger,” Leiber said. “I started in 2019 and Covid hit one semester later. It was a very unusual law school experience.”
Leiber, a