Hamilton Consulting’s Andrew Cook has been tapped to give a legislative update at the State Bar of Wisconsin’s 36th Annual Torts Update in Milwaukee and Madison on September 12 and 13. Continue reading “Cook to Provide Legislative Update at State Bar Seminar”
Month: September 2013
Busy Fall Floor Session Anticipated
The first portion of the 2013-14 legislative session was very busy for the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council (WCJC). Numerous bills supported by WCJC received public hearings, passed the Assembly and now await action in the Senate. We fully expect the Senate to take up an pass several WCJC supported bills when the Legislature reconvenes this fall. Continue reading “Busy Fall Floor Session Anticipated”
WCJC Wins 2013 Outstanding Organization Award
In recognition for its role in passing sweeping legal reform in 2011 and its continued commitment to combating lawsuit abuse, WCJC has been selected as the recipient of the 2013 U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform Outstanding Organization Award.
“This award acknowledges WCJC’s work with state lawmakers and the Walker administration in enacting legislation to promote business and job growth in Wisconsin,” said Bill G. Smith, WCJC President and State Director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
WCJC’s Executive Director, Robert Fassbender, will accept the award on behalf of WCJC’s 18 member board and litigation reform partners on October 23 at the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform’s 14th Annual Legal Reform Summit in Washington, D.C.
To continue WCJC’s mission of promoting fairness and equity in Wisconsin’s civil justice system it will take substantial resources. Please consider making a contribution to the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council, Inc.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Back in Session
The end of summer means two things for the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council – the beginning of the fall legislative floor period and the start of a new Wisconsin Supreme Court session. WCJC is poised for another successful legislative session, and is working closely with the Great Lakes Legal Foundation to monitor and report on Wisconsin Court of Appeals and Supreme Court arguments and decisions of importance to Wisconsin’s business community. Continue reading “Wisconsin Supreme Court Back in Session”