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Dan Shelley

Judge was wrong to bar recordings of trial

Cameras in the courtroom can be helpful in promoting trust and confidence in the judicial process, writes Dan Shelley of Radio Television Digital News Association in the most recent “Your Right to Know” column from the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council. The column, which aims to promote open government, is available for republication.

Healthy lawyers are better lawyers

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  As a judge, I see first-hand how mental issues can negatively impact an individual’s life if they don’t get the support they need.  Lawyers are no different.  Sometimes lawyers need help, and healthy lawyers are better lawyers.

Battling the garden super weed

Back Home by Chris Hardie Download this column as a Word document Download the photos that accompany this story Chris Hardie’s headshot Every gardener knows

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Vacation season: Understanding laws on short-term rentals

Wisconsin has a lot to offer, especially in the summer months. Rivers and lakes, shoreline beaches, the North Woods, championship golf courses and world-renowned sports venues provide something for everyone in both rural and urban settings.

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