Archived Editions

Spring 2021

President’s Message: Good Things in Store for WDC in 2021

Authors: Andrew B. Hebl, President, Wisconsin Defense Counsel

WDC Leaders

Authors: Matthew J. Richer

Exempting Private Campgrounds from Civil Liability

Authors: Storm B. Larson, Bell, Moore & Richter, S.C.

My Experience Conducting a Civil Jury Trial During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Three Separate and Unique Accounts

Authors: Chelsea J. Wilfong, Corneille Law Group, LLC, and Christina Davis-Sommers, Corneille Law Group, LLC; Andrew J. Versnik, American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.; Patrick G. Heaney, Thrasher, Pelish & Heaney, Ltd.

The Impact of Heuristics and Bias in Litigation

Authors: Michael D. Aiken, McCoy Leavitt Laskey, LLC

Bringing Unpublished Opinions Into the 21st Century

Authors: Erik M. Gustafson, Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen, S.C.

Re-Introducing the Amicus Curiae Committee

Authors: Brian D. Anderson, The Everson Law Firm

Winter 2020

President’s Message: A Bright Future Ahead

Authors: Andrew B. Hebl, President, Wisconsin Defense Counsel

Breach of Contract, Bad Faith, and the Impact of Dahmen and Brethorst

Authors: Michael J. Wirth and Abigail T. Hodgdon, Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen, SC

Quiet Policy Changes in Wisconsin as a Result of COVID-19: A Deeper Look into the Pandemic Response

Authors: Rebecca R. Hogan and Paige Scobee, The Hamilton Consulting Group

Coverage Considerations in Construction Defect Cases Involving Statutory and Code Violation Claims

Authors: Monte E. Weiss, Weiss Law Office, S.C., and William R. Wick, Nash, Spindler, Grimstad & McCracken, LLP

But It’s Such a Small Minor Settlement: Do I Really Need Court Approval?

Authors: Kristen S. Scheuerman, Herrling Clark Law Firm, Ltd., Heather L. Nelson, The Everson Law Firm, and Ryan J. Garrison, Garrison Financial, LLC and Garrison Settlements

Ideas and Strategies for Preparing Your Expert for a Deposition

Authors: Micaela E. Haggenjos and Laura E. Schuett, Crivello Carlson, S.C.

WDC Leaders

Authors: Attorney Spotlight: Erik J. Pless