They say good things come to those who wait. How true. For the first time ever, the MSBA Real Property Law Section sponsored a Section CLE program last March. The program, titled “Residential Short Sales and Other Alternative to Foreclosure,” was co-sponsored with the Business Law Section and was, in a word, excellent. The topic was timely and …
New Wisconsin Residential-Offer-to-Purchase Form
Although we are the Minnesota State Bar Association, we know our members cross the border now and again and mix with cheeseheads and their property. So, for those such people, a heads up that the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing has approved a revised residential offer-to-purchase form. Its use is mandated July 1, 2011. …
Nonrefundable Retainer Rules Change July 1
In December, the Minnesota Supreme Court clarified the rules about “nonrefundable” retainers. These amendments to the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct 1.5 (Fees) and 1.15 (Safekeeping Property) go into effect on July 1, 2011. Read the full opinion and amendments here. The new rules aren’t so much a change as a clarification. The Lawyer’s Board …
New Civil Litigation Forms on practicelaw
We’ve added seven new forms to practicelaw.org. They join the existing forms and resources for civil litigators. The newly added forms are fully editable Microsoft Word documents: CIV-420 Notice of Motion and Motion CIV-432 Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss [or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment] CIV-434 Notice of Motion and Motion for …
CLE Credit for Pro Bono
Did you know you can get CLE credits for pro bono work? It’s true. Since 2008, pro bono work done through an “approved legal service provider” is eligible for CLE credit. Approved legal services providers include organizations: funded by the Legal Services Corporation e.g., Central Minnesota Legal Services, Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance, Southern Regional Legal Services, …
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