Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a part of the tools we use every day. AI can be found on our computers, our phones, our cars, and beyond. As AI systems grow more advanced, it becomes increasingly appealing to rely on them to generate content, ideas, and even finished works with little to no human input. But as AI takes on more of the creative process, a critical question emerges: what happens to the role of human authorship? When…
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Peer review investigations are a cornerstone of medical staff oversight. They protect patient safety, uphold professional standards and ensure compliance with federal law, state law and accreditation requirements. When concerns arise about a practitioner’s clinical competence or professional conduct, the process must be deliberate, fair and well-documented. Below are key considerations for conducting an effective investigation.
Key Points
Corrective Action vs. Routine Review
Corrective action is not routine review—it is a formal process triggered by concerns about clinical performance…
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With Iran’s nuclear sanctions in the news, Sunil Rao, Foreign and International Law Librarian at UW Law Library, has put together some helpful research sources covering the history, the sanctions framework, and the snapback mechanism now at the center of a dispute in the UN Security Council.
The Council recently held an open briefing on the work of the  UN 1737 Sanctions Committee, established in 2006 to monitor Iran’s nuclear activities. Russia and China objected to the session, arguing that…
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By Alexandria Staubach District 4 of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled ruled that in a preliminary hearing in a criminal case there is no requirement that any witness have firsthand knowledge of facts of the alleged crime; instead, a mere reading of the criminal complaint may suffice to bind a defendant over for trial if the complaint is thorough and detailed enough. While the court said it would be “difficult to establish generally applicable rules,” it rubber-stamped a prosecution in Rock…
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Candidates Aaron Marcoux and Angeline Winton-Roe vie for the seat on the Washburn County Circuit Court currently held by Winton-Roe. The election is April 7.

Marcoux is the Washburn County district attorney, having been appointed by Gov. Tony Evers in 2019 and elected to four-year terms in 2020 and 2024. Before then he was an assistant district attorney, and before that an assistant state public defender. He graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2010. A…
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The Tenth Circuit recently issued two companion decisions confirming the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (“OSHA”) authority to cite employers for workplace violence hazards under the General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 U.S.C. § 654(a)(1) (“General Duty Clause”). In both cases, the Tenth Circuit upheld OSHA’s enforcement actions and the citations issued in connection with workplace violence incidents in a psychiatric hospital.
Case Background
Both cases stem from OSHA’s investigation into a psychiatric hospital…
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  • U.S. sale-leaseback volume rebounded in 2025, reaching $14.4B, fueled by a 56% surge in Q4 as corporate M&A activity regained momentum. Experts anticipate this trend will accelerate into 2026, as businesses, including health providers, use real estate monetization to unlock liquidity without the burden of traditional debt or equity dilution.
  • A Modern Healthcare survey of more than 50 law firms predicts a significant rise in health care M&A through 2026, with an uptick expected in deals involving physician practices,

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    With experience comes lessons. Some of those lessons are learned because of stunning success, and others through epic failures. This list represents takeaways to date in navigating a career in commercial law, both in private practice and in-house. They are offered in a spirit of hope that they contribute to stunning success stories and avoidance of epic failures. James Wawrzyn, Marquette 2006, is a senior corporate attorney with Forest County Potawatomi, Milwaukee. Be curious and keep learning. In…
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    Across the country, lawmakers are increasingly scrutinizing a health insurance practice that frustrates patients and doctors alike: prior authorization. A recent report by NPR highlights how states are stepping in with new laws designed to curb delays, reduce denials, and hold insurers accountable. For patients, this shift could be the difference between getting timely care and facing dangerous delays. But even with these reforms, wrongful denials still happen—especially as insurers increasingly rely on automated systems and artificial intelligence.

    This…
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    For many high-net-worth families and business owners, the shift happens gradually.
    Your parents—who once handled everything—begin to need help. Maybe it starts with small things, like managing bills or attending doctor’s appointments. But over time, those responsibilities grow.
    This is where estate planning for aging parents becomes critical.
    Without proper planning, families often find themselves navigating court processes, probate delays, and unnecessary financial exposure—all during an already emotional time. The reality is, estate planning for aging parents is not …
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    Among a company’s most valuable assets is its intellectual property (IP). Though often intangible, IP—innovations, concepts, designs, processes, and more—offers companies a competitive edge in the marketplace. Protecting these assets is essential for safeguarding revenue, accelerating growth, and preventing competitors from gaining an unfair advantage—and your employees can be an inside threat.

    During our recent webcast, we examined how employment practices intersect with IP protection and what employers need to keep in mind. Key insights from this presentation include:…
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    Emily Kelchen took a moment to ponder the long-term impact of her own legal work during the 100th anniversary of the Scopes “Monkey” Trial in Dayton, Tennessee.
    Photos: Emily Kelchen.

    I’m a sucker for historic courthouses. So, when I realized I lived within easy driving distance of Dayton, Tennessee, ​
    ​location of the Scopes “Monkey” Trial – and that 2025 was the 100th anniversary of the trial – I couldn’t wait to plan a visit.

    The local community…
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    Once again, 2025 was a busy year for health care data privacy. Ensuring up-to-date and compliant data privacy and security programs and being able to assess, understand and adapt to the risk of evolving technologies will remain critically important in 2026. We continue to await updated regulations under both the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) of 1996 and the Information Blocking Rule, both of which are subject to proposed rules likely to be finalized this year, which…
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    A major shift in federal tax law now allows innovative businesses to deduct many domestic research and experimental costs immediately.  The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (the “OBBB”) created new Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) §174A, permitting full first‑year expensing of domestic “research and experimental” costs for tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 2024.

    Alternatively, taxpayers may elect to amortize those domestic “research and experimental” costs over a period of not less than 60 months. This reverses the…
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    Many employers hesitate to discipline or terminate for misconduct if the employee has recently engaged in protected activity, such as requesting FMLA, seeking an accommodation, or filing a complaint. Suspicious timing can easily lead to a retaliation claim, so the concern is understandable. But hesitation has costs too for an organization—no accountability for the misconduct, past practice is now undermined, and the employee is emboldened to commit more policy violations.
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