WI Supreme Court Chief Justice Forms COVID-19 Task Force
Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Patience Roggensack has formed a COVID-19 task force to focus on ways state courts can continue operating safely during the current coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 Business & Legal Updates
WILMIC is closely monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 health emergency on the Badger State’s business and legal community. Here are some recent developments.
WILMIC Temporarily Waiving Finance Fees
To provide at least a little bit of help during this difficult time, WILMIC is waiving all future finance fees on your policy premium through December 31, 2020.
WI Supreme Court Issues “Temporary Mailbox Rule”
The WI Supreme Court has now created a “Temporary Mailbox Rule” for those attorneys who do not have access to the Court System’s eFiling system.
Supreme Court: Emailed Appellate Motions, Responses Acceptable thru May 22, 2020
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order that allows attorneys to file notices of appearances, motions and responses to motions by email in the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court.
Lawyers Are Essential, Providing Clients ReliefWhen Their Mental Tanks Are Full
For someone to be able to call their lawyer and unburden themselves with even one issue on their to-do list provides them a tremendous amount of relief from the stress they are feeling.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Extends COVID-19 Order
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has extended an order on Appellate Court operations and Appellate Court filing deadlines. The original order was issued March 17, 2020. The Court is extending the Order through May 22, 2020.
Paycheck Protection Program Now Available
Beginning April 3, 2020, small businesses and sole proprietorships can apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
State Bar Offers Directionfor Lawyers Working at Home
The challenges of attorneys working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic is a top priority for the State Bar of Wisconsin. The April 2020 issue of the Bar’s bi-weekly newsletter InsideTrack offers some great articles and resources.
Communication with Clients During COVID-19
Now, with the coronavirus pandemic keeping most of us working at home, it is even more important that you keep your clients informed.