Entrance to the Wisconsin Supreme Court at the State Capitol in Madison in December 2024. Photograph by Alexandria Staubach. By Alexandria Staubach During oral arguments in October, the prosecutor-heavy Wisconsin Supreme Court appeared quite skeptical of an intermediate appeals court decision overturning a guilty verdict for ineffective assistance of counsel. Last year, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals reversed a Columbia County man’s conviction for both delivery of heroin and first-degree reckless homicide by delivery of heroin after the man’s attorney, the…
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In an unusual move, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), rather than the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), announced the availability of an interim enforcement policy in the Federal Register on October 30, 2026 (91 Fed. Reg. 68,526), addressing compounding with six peptide bulk drug substances. The policy provides limited enforcement discretion for certain pharmacies and physicians pending final rulemaking on the substances’ inclusion on the federal “503A Bulks List.” Issuance by HHS itself departs…
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Many dentists devote significant time and energy to building successful practices but spend little time planning for what would happen if they became disabled or unexpectedly passed away. While most practice owners understand the importance of a will or trust, fewer realize how closely their personal estate plan and professional practice plan should work together.

For dental professionals, a practice is often one of their most valuable assets. Without proper planning, an unexpected event can leave family members, business…
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When business partners stop agreeing on how to run their company, the dispute rarely stays confined to the boardroom. The success of a limited liability company (LLC) in Michigan often depends as much on the relationship among its owners as it does the business itself. When disputes arise over management authority, financial decisions, fiduciary obligations, or a member’s exit from the company, they can quickly escalate into full-blown legal disputes, threatening operations, profitability, and long-term business viability.

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On October 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Civil Division and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”) launched the Healthcare False Claims Act Self-Disclosure Pilot Program (“FCA SDPP” or “Program”), a six-month pilot program designed to provide eligible health care entities with a pathway to voluntarily disclose potential False Claims Act (“FCA”) violations and obtain a coordinated civil resolution with both DOJ and HHS. The Program is available to qualifying disclosures submitted by April …
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The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed a temporary involuntary commitment, finding clear and convincing evidence of grave disability despite the patient’s plan to live with his grandmother. The Court explained the availability of a willing caregiver does not preclude commitment when a patient’s mental illness leaves him unable to function independently and safely manage his care. In re Civil Commitment of W.S., No. 26A-MH-883 (Ind. Ct. App. Oct. 26, 2026).
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On October 23, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut (the “Court”) denied cross-motions for summary judgment in a closely watched challenge to a hospital’s age-based physician screening policy. In EEOC v. Yale New Haven Hospital, Inc., No. 3:20-cv-00187 (KAD) (D. Conn. Oct. 23, 2026), the Court concluded that factual disputes precluded a determination at summary judgment of whether the hospital’s policy violates the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) or Americans with Disabilities Act…
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  • PwC and ULI’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate identified senior housing as a leading property-sector opportunity, supported by favorable demographics, improving occupancy and constrained construction. Medical office was also listed as an attractive sector, while hospitals and investors continue emphasizing outpatient facilities and lower-cost ambulatory settings.
  • Walker & Dunlop’s Seniors Housing Outlook reports 90.1% national occupancy, 4.7% rent growth and only 23,700 units under construction in Q2 2026. Limited supply, improving operations and expanding debt liquidity are increasing competition

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    Beginning January 1, 2027, Illinois employers will face expanded obligations under the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA). New amendments increase potential liability for employment policies that disproportionately affect protected groups and require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for menopause-related conditions.

    Employers should review workplace policies, accommodation procedures, and manager training programs before the changes take effect.
    Employment Policies May Face Greater Scrutiny Under Expanded Disparate Impact Protections
    The Civil Rights Safeguard Act clarifies that employers may face liability not…
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    The Trump administration has revised the list of Canadian products subject to the 50 percent tariffs imposed under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. Effective October 30, 2026, the changes remove certain products from coverage while adding others, potentially creating significant cost implications for U.S. importers.

    Businesses importing goods from Canada should promptly review the revised product list, confirm tariff classifications, and assess potential impacts on pricing, sourcing strategies, and supply-chain operations.
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    ​​”Evers’ judges” is our effort to present information about Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees to the bench. The information is taken from the appointees’ own judgeship applications.

    Italics indicate direct quotes from the application.​ Typos, including punctuation errors, come from the original application even though we have not inserted “(sic)” after each one. WJI has left them as is.

    Name: Michael C. Schindhelm
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    Appointed to: Waukesha County Circuit Court

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    • October 29, 2026When parentage has not been established in a CHIPS case, courts face important legal limitations on setting conditions for return. Deanna Weiss examines those limitations and explains why waiting until parentage is determined is the best practice. Under Wis. Stat. chapter 48, a child can be found by the court to be in need of protection and services (CHIPS) based upon abuse, neglect, or other reasons.[1] Once the CHIPS finding is made and a child is

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    • Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. A few minutes of planning now can make voting quick and stress-free, whether you’ve voted in every election or this is your first midterm. One free website can help you confirm your registration, see your ballot and know where to go.

      Oct. 29, 2026 — Election Day is almost here. Wisconsin voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the 2026 midterm election. Midterms decide many of the offices closest

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    On August 27, 2026, the National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) issued a Request for Information seeking public comment on its proposed NIH Policy on Sharing Summary Level Study Results with Clinical Research Participants (“Draft NIH Policy”). The proposal would make sharing plain-language summaries of study results with research participants standard practice for NIH-supported clinical research, unless sharing is justifiably inappropriate. NIH reiterated on October 22, 2026, that the comment period closed October 26, 2026.
    NIH’s proposal reflects a shift…
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    When Do Securities Laws Apply to Private Companies? More Often Than You May ThinkMany privately held businesses unknowingly trigger federal and state securities laws when they raise capital, issue equity, or bring on outside investors. A common misconception is that state and federal securities laws only apply to publicly traded companies. After all, if your company isn’t listed on an exchange or market, why would the SEC be concerned with your business? The answer may surprise you. Securities laws…
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    Almost every negotiated agreement governing the sale of a business — whether a stock purchase or asset purchase agreement (purchase agreement) — contains certain provisions attempting to preclude liability for extracontractual representations. Generally, the buyer represents that it relied only on the representations written into the contract, and disclaims reliance on anything included in documents in the data room, stated during seller’s management presentations to the buyer, or otherwise said during negotiations. The purpose is straightforward. If the acquired…
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