If it’s good writing, so what if they used AI? That’s the question at the heart of a recent essay by writer Abi Awomosu, “Writing Was Never a Test of Who Could Think” (How Not To Use AI, June 14, 2026).
Awomosu argues that AI functions less like a tool and more like a medium, something that reshapes how people think and work simply by existing. Seen through that lens, the question of whether AI was used in the …
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On June 25, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Mullin v. Doe, 609 U.S. ___ (2026), in which the Court allowed the Trump Administration to proceed with the termination of Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) designations for Haiti and Syria. Under the TPS statute, which was enacted in 1990, the Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a country for TPS if there is an ongoing armed conflict in the country, if there has been a natural …
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One of the most rewarding parts of estate planning is guiding individuals and families as they prepare for the future. We discuss protecting children, preserving family assets, planning for retirement, and creating a legacy for the next generation. Occasionally, those conversations lead to the topic of a Marital Property Agreement (MPA), sometimes called a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. When that happens, many couples become understandably uncomfortable. 

A common reaction is:

“If we’re planning to spend the rest of…
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Keep Up To DateFor invitations to our events and updates on key legal issues and business concernsPlease Click HereBy | Elder LawJuly 23, 2026When applying for Wisconsin Medicaid long-term care programs, financial eligibility is only part of the process. Individuals must also demonstrate that they meet the required level of care through what is known as the functional screen test.The functional screen is a standardized…
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Here is the latest faculty scholarship from the University of Wisconsin Law School Legal Studies Research Papers series via SSRN.
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Jason Reinecke (UW Law), What Makes Federal Circuit Opinions Influential?, 109 Marq. L. Rev. 717 (2025)
Reinecke draws on a novel, largely…
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) treats SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) benefits and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) benefits differently. If you receive SSDI benefits, SSA generally won’t reduce your benefits just because you live with a family member who has their own income. However, the rules for SSI are different.

In previous blog posts, we discussed how SSI beneficiaries might see their benefits reduced if they receive help paying for food and shelter, how to avoid such a …
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What the Supreme Court’s Trump v. Slaughter Decision Means for the NLRB, the EEOC, and EmployersA major Supreme Court decision could reshape how federal workplace agencies operate and how quickly their priorities can change from one administration to the next.On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court overruled a 91-year-old precedent and held that the president may remove the heads of independent federal agencies at will.Although Trump v. Slaughter focuses on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), its impact could extend…
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​By Erik ReinthalerWJI Intern The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued three decisions at the end of June addressing different aspects of Wisconsin’s laws concerning mental health involuntary commitment and treatment. The cases—State v. N.K.B., Outagamie County v. M.J.B., and Waukesha County v. R.D.T.—involved involuntary medication, statutory deadlines in civil commitment proceedings, and appeals from expired recommitment orders. Although the cases arose in different contexts, each turned on the same question: how the statutory framework applies when procedures governing…
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On July 6, 2026, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin held in a narrow 4-3 decision that the ‘ensuing loss’ exception to the “Construction Defect” exclusion (or “Faulty Workmanship” exclusion) contained in the policyholder-defendants’ homeowner’s insurance policy reinstated coverage for damages caused by rainwater entering the policyholder’s dwelling as a result of construction defects, regardless of whether such defects existed from the time of original construction. Cincinnati Ins. Co. v. Ropicky, 2026 WI 25. While the Court recognized and…
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If your typical Wednesday involves writing a college tuition check in the morning and interviewing in-home nurses for your parents by lunch, then you are officially part of the “Sandwich Generation.” It is a role rooted in deep family loyalty, but let’s be honest: Being in the middle can feel more like a pressure cooker than a privilege. Between the emotional weight and the financial complexity, it is easy to feel like you are constantly reacting to the next…
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The Department of Workforce Development and Wisconsin Watch indicate that a scam has started up of FAKE HEARINGS for workers compensation benefits. As Wisconsin Watch explains:

DWD spokesperson Haley McCoy told Wisconsin Watch that 10 Wisconsin workers reported receiving emails instructing them to attend “online workers’ compensation hearing(s)” via video call. The emails’ senders generally use “.org” addresses and bill themselves as government agencies like the “Workers’ Compensation Board.”

Workers who joined the calls via Zoom, WhatsApp, Teams and…
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ArsTechnica has a follow-up to a Wall Street Journal piece about polymarket’s false advertising. Essentially, the old saw of “on the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog” has become a business model for a new kind of snake oil.
“In its push to draw users to its unregulated platform, Polymarket has flooded social media with videos like [George] Makihara’s, which appear genuine at first glance,” the article said. “In reality, Polymarket…
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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: Nathan Petrashek Appointed to: Court of Appeals District 1 Appointment date: Feb. 27, 2026, to term ending July 31, 2027 …
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On January 1, 2027, mandatory downside financial risk under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (“CMS”) Transforming Episode Accountability Model (“TEAM”) will begin for most participating hospitals. TEAM is a mandatory, episode-based alternative payment model that took effect on January 1, 2026, and will end on December 31, 2030. Most hospitals located in any of the 188 Core-Based Statistical Areas (“CBSAs”) selected by CMS were required to participate. Calendar Year 2026 is Performance Year One (“PY1”) and is…
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Amundsen Davis International Trade Alert

July 21, 2026

On July 20, 2026, President Trump signed three supplementing presidential proclamations under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (Section 338 Tariffs), which imposes a 50 percent import tariff on certain products from Canada. The new tariffs will go into effect on August 19, 2026.

Importers should promptly review affected products, evaluate available exemptions, and assess potential cost and supply-chain impacts.
Which Products Are Subject to the New Canada Tariffs?
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We at Ogden Glazer + Schaefer literally have a written directive to “geek out.” That may be about legal stuff or other stuff. But be passionate and interested and maybe a tiny bit obsessed. One of those things that I geek out about is geographic indications. So be warned. Geographical indicators are special marks that help indicate that certain places in the world imbibe things that come from that region with unique attributes. Roquefort cheese and blue…
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