The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed a trial court’s temporary commitment order, holding that a patient’s voluntary participation in treatment did not render involuntary commitment inappropriate. The Court concluded that clear and convincing evidence supported the commitment where the patient’s mental illness substantially impaired his ability to function independently and no viable, less restrictive alternative existed. In re Commitment of T.C., No. 2026 WL 2150367 (Ind. Ct. App. 2026) (unpublished).
Background
T.C., a 33-year-old man,
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Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: Share Your Perspective with our Hospital Real Estate Survey
Each year, hospital and health care real estate leaders face a rapidly evolving landscape of market, regulatory and operational challenges.
To better understand where the industry is headed, we’re conducting a brief survey of hospital and health care real estate professionals across the country.
We’re interested in learning:
- The issues keeping you up at night;
- The opportunities generating the most optimism;
- The legal, regulatory and business trends likely to affect organizations in 2027; and
- The topics on which you
EEOC Proposed Rule Would Eliminate Longstanding EEO Data Reporting Requirements
Since 1966, employers, labor organizations, educational institutions and government entities have been required to submit workforce demographic information to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) through various EEO data reports. These reports have served as a cornerstone of the EEOC’s efforts to monitor employment trends and identify potential discrimination, but this longstanding framework may soon change.
The Proposed Rule – Removal of Reporting Requirements
On July 21, 2026, the EEOC voted to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”)
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What High Conflict Parents Get Wrong About Child Custody
Winning the text argument won’t win your custody case. Learn how to navigate high-conflict co-parenting and custody and placement matters in Wisconsin.
It all started with a simple text.
Can I pick the kids up early tonight? We’re going on a trip tomorrow so I’d like to give them time to pack.
The request may seem reasonable, but in a high-conflict co-parenting situation, even one text can spiral into an all-out battle.
You’ve been irritated with your ex for
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Nonprofit Bylaws: Can Your Board Answer the ‘Why’ Question?
Nonprofit wizards say this all the time: Update your bylaws.
That’s good advice.
They describe the nonprofit’s bylaws as its “roadmap” or its “playbook.”
Also true.
Here’s what I have to add.
The bylaws are not the bottom line. The determinative bottom line will always be the statutes that govern the organization. Because…they are the law. (For example: in New York, the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law; in Wisconsin, the chapter entitled Nonstock Corporations; in Maine, the Nonprofit Corporation Act.)
Those
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Evers’ Judges: Tanner Brook Kilander
”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. Asterisks indicate paragraphs deleted due to length of the answer.
Name: Tanner Brook Kilander
Appointed to: Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Appointment
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Trump Administration Imposes New Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs onImports From 60 Countries
U.S. importers should prepare for substantial new tariff exposure following the Trump administration’s imposition of Section 301 forced labor tariffs on imports from 60 countries. The measures affect approximately 99.4 percent of U.S. imports and may result in additional duties, subject to certain exemptions and special tariff treatment.
The tariffs were announced on July 23, 2026, in a presidential memorandum in which the Trump administration stated it would impose tariffs through the Section 301 investigation examining whether foreign
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District 2 Court of Appeals upholds Act 10
By Erik Reinthaler, WJI Intern A divided Wisconsin Court of Appeals late last month reversed a Dane County judge’s ruling that declared major portions of Act 10 unconstitutional. Act 10, enacted in 2011 under former Gov. Scott Walker, significantly limited collective bargaining rights for most state and local government employees while preserving broader bargaining rights for municipal police officers, firefighters and deputy sheriffs. The appellate court found that Wisconsin lawmakers had a reasonable basis for treating some public safety employees differently from
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New Colorado Law Restricts Employers From Retaining Employee ID DocumentsUnder HB 26-1283
House Bill 26-1283 (“Protections Regarding Seizures of Identification Documents”), signed by Governor Jared Polis on June 3, 2026, sharply limits when a Colorado employer may demand, keep, or control an employee’s or applicant’s government-issued ID. The new law carries both criminal and civil exposure.
Colorado HB 26-1283 Restricts Employers From Retaining Employee Identification Documents
The new statute (C.R.S. § 8-2-124.5) bars employers and their agents from requiring any employee, applicant, or worker to surrender a government-issued identification document.
Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: Spotlight on Regional Rural Hospital Networks Cooperating to Remain Independent | MOB Inventory Tightening
Skilled Nursing Facility Update: CMS Finalizes FY 2027 SNF PPS Rule: Payment Increase, QRP Reforms and Expanded MDS Reporting Requirements
On July 30, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued its final rule updating Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (“SNF PPS”) for federal fiscal year (“FY”) 2027. The final rule also includes significant revisions to the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (“SNF QRP”) and the Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (“SNF VBP”) Program. The rule becomes effective October 1, 2026.
HHS Begins Decertification of Network for Hope, Kentucky’s Organ Procurement Organization
On August 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has begun the decertification process for Network for Hope, the organ procurement organization (“OPO”) with a service area that includes Kentucky and portions of Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia. According to HHS, the action follows multiple federal reviews that identified ongoing patient safety concerns and determined that the OPO had not demonstrated sufficient improvement despite corrective
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Choosing a Power of Attorney for Health Care in Wisconsin
Choosing a power of attorney for health care is one of the most personal decisions in an estate plan. This is the person who may speak for you if illness, injury, or incapacity prevents you from making your own medical decisions.
In Wisconsin, a power of attorney for health care allows you to name a health care agent. That agent can make health care decisions for you if you are unable to make those decisions yourself. Wisconsin’s Department of
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Wills vs. Trusts in Wisconsin: What is the Difference?
Estate planning is not only about what happens after death. It is about giving your family direction when they may be grieving, stressed, or unsure what to do next.
A will and a trust are two common estate planning tools. They can both help you decide who receives your property, who should be involved in carrying out your wishes, and how your loved ones should be protected. They do different things, however, and many Wisconsin families use both.
At
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Legal Rights of Transgender Individuals and Families in Wisconsin
At The Law Center, S.C., we understand that these matters are not abstract legal questions. They are about whether your documents reflect who you are. They are about whether your relationship with your child is protected. They are about whether your family is treated with dignity under Wisconsin law.
Our firm has long believed that families come in many forms. Some families have one parent, two parents, or more than two people who play meaningful roles in a
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IEEPA Tariff Refunds Authorized: What Importers Need to Know
Importers seeking refunds of IEEPA tariffs on finally liquidated entries may need to file suit to secure recovery.
On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) issued an order directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) to begin processing refunds for importers that filed civil lawsuits seeking IEEPA tariff refunds. However, the order does not extend to importers that did not file suit, leaving their eligibility for refunds dependent on either future litigation or the outcome
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