In This Issue

Pat Brennan, CTCW President
A number of years ago I argued a motion on a point about considering the admissibility of evidence... more

Legislative Update, by Bernie McCartan
Despite the apparent gridlock at the Capitol, there are a couple of things to report... more...

DRI Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting is the "hallmark event" for DRI members... more

Defending cases involving hazardous substances: Preemption under the federal Hazardous Substances Act, by Wendy G. Gunderson
Many household cleaners and chemicals are extremely flammable, and if used incorrectly, have potentially grave consequences... more.

Members in the News
Kristine Stampen-Burck joined American Family Insurance, as a Claim Attorney, on January 14, 2002... more.

Legitimate doubt in the Worker's Compensation System, by James Ratzel
Recently, I have had two different decisions from the Wisconsin Court of Appeals concerning an interpretation of whether legitimate doubt exists in a Worker's Compensation claim.....  more.

The Right to Select Counsel, by Susan R. Tyndall
In their policies, insurers usually reserve to themselves the right to control the insured's defense in any suit... more