Military legal assistance and disaster planning:
A collection of resources related to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

State Bar of Wisconsin, along with Wisconsin's legal community, is taking several steps to assist those affected by the Sept. 11 terrorism events. Activities include free seminars to aid lawyers in providing pro bono legal services to military personnel called to active duty, volunteer mediation services, and assistance to Muslims and Middle Easterners questioned by federal authorities. For a list of these activities, click here.

The State Bar also has prepared a collection of resources related to the Sept. 11 events. This collection includes links to:

• federal laws that protect service personnel called to duty and their families -- the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act (SSCRA) and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
• general information related to military leave rights of employees, the obligation of employers, and employer information on preventing harassment and discrimination based on religion and national origin
• disaster planning and recovery resources appropriate for the business community
• victims benefits and assistance
• how to identify legitimate charities and ensure proper tax benefits for these gifts
• general resource material on the military, hard news coverage, research resources, free photos/graphics/maps, links to government forces, a bibliography of books on related topics, an index of rumors/hoaxes, and flag etiquette