Welcome to the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council
The Wisconsin Civil Justice Council (WCJC) was formed by leading Wisconsin business organizations to counter the plaintiffs’ bar’s attempts to make it easier to sue businesses.
Wisconsin has enacted landmark legal reforms relating to product liability, expert opinion testimony, risk contribution and caps on punitive damages, among other reforms. More than any legislative initiative to date, these reforms sent the message to businesses and opinion leaders throughout our state and nation, that Wisconsin is truly open for business.
To continue WCJC’s mission of promoting fairness and equity in Wisconsin’s civil justice system, however, it will take substantial resources. Please consider making a contribution to the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council, Inc. Use the secure, online form for PayPal, or contact us directly: Email Wisconsin Civil Justice Council staff Robert Fassbender or Andrew Cook at the Hamilton Consulting Group.
Recent News
Daubert Comes to Wisconsin a Success!
One of the most important pieces of legislation supported by the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council earlier this year was the adoption of the Daubert standards for the admission of expert opinion evidence, bringing Wisconsin in line with the entire federal system and a majority of states. A comprehensive understanding of decisions and trends from other jurisdictions will be critical for Wisconsin lawyers as the standards are implemented in Wisconsin. In an effort to educate the legal community on these important new standards, WCJC organized and hosted Daubert Comes to Wisconsin – A CLE Summit on Expert Opinion Evidence on January 11, 2012.