Archived Editions

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

Summer 2020

President’s Message: Getting Past the Roadblock
Authors: Christine M. Rice, President, Wisconsin Defense Counsel
Successfully Excluding Treating Physicians’ Opinions under Daubert
Authors: Andrew B. Hebl and Kathryn A. Pfefferle, Boardman & Clark LLP
WDC Leaders Attorney Spotlight: Henry P. Twomey
Avoiding the Pitfalls in Regulatory Flexibilities and Relief Funds
Authors: Heather D. Mogden, Kathryn M. Costanza, and David B. Honig, Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C.
2020 Advocate of the Year: David J. Pliner
2020 Distinguished Professional Service Award: Carmelo A. Puglisi
2020 Publication Award: Monte E. Weiss
Are Plaintiffs Overcharging Wisconsin Wage-and-Hour Claims?
Authors: Daniel Finerty, Lindner & Marsack, S.C. and Peter Nowak, University of Wisconsin Law School (Ant. 2022).
News from Around the State: Trials and Verdicts

Spring 2020

President’s Message: A Roadmap to the Future
Authors: Christine M. Rice, President, Wisconsin Defense Counsel
WDC Leaders - Attorney Spotlight: Karen M. Gallagher
A Review of the Superior Knowledge Rule in Wisconsin: How it Works, Who it Applies to, and How to Defend Against It
Authors: Ian Hackett
Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance Company v. DVO: The Importance of Critical Reading and Precise Drafting
Authors: Monte E. Weiss, Weiss Law Office, S.C.
Employment Practice Liability Insurance Provides Essential Risk Management for Businesses of All Sizes
Authors: Daniel Finerty, Lindner & Marsack, S.C.
The Interplay between the Safe Place Statute and the Statute of Repose Following Nooyen
Authors: Travis J. Rhoades, Crivello Carlson S.C., and Kylie M. Owens, Crivello Carlson S.C.
News from Around the State: Trials and Verdicts