We’re proud to share that Lindner & Marsack’s Workers’ Compensation Attorney, Chelsie D. Springstead, is serving as President of the Board of Directors for Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin.
Their Annual Workers’ Compensation Conference is an important event that supports the educational dreams of children of injured workers while bringing together professionals across the workers’ compensation community to connect, learn, and give back.
May 21, 2026 | Brookfield Conference Center, Brookfield, WI
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-kids-chance-of-wisconsin-annual-workers-compensation-conference-registration-1985450333394
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If you’re a homeowner in Illinois, especially in areas like Lake County, there’s an important warning you shouldn’t ignore: the property deed scam Illinois residents are receiving by mail is back—and it’s targeting unsuspecting homeowners with official-looking notices.
These solicitations can be confusing, and even savvy professionals have been caught off guard. As part of smart estate planning, protecting your assets doesn’t stop with legal documents—it also means staying alert to scams that try to exploit public records.
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Here is the latest faculty scholarship from the University of Wisconsin Law School Legal Studies Research Papers series via SSRN.

Joshua Braver (UW Law), Deference Due? “Considers” and the Insurrection Act
Braver offers the first sustained statutory interpretation of the Insurrection Act, the principal authority for deploying military force on American streets to enforce federal law. The prevailing view, reflected in recent circuit court decisions, gives the president “great deference” in determining whether deployment conditions are met. Braver pushes…
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On March 19, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) motion for a stay pending appeal of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas’s (the “District Court”) decision vacating the FTC’s 2024 Final Rule (the “2024 Rule”) revising the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino (“HSR”) premerger notification requirements, including the HSR premerger notification form and instructions. As a result, the District Court’s judgment is effective immediately.
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As discussed in our…
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According to the World Health Organization, low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. With the prevalence of this condition, many people are living and working through their pain. However, you may reach the point where you are simply no longer able to continue working because of your condition, despite your best efforts. If you have a short- or long-term disability insurance policy through your employer, you might be wondering if your condition qualifies for benefits. Back…
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If you have been receiving long term disability (LTD) benefits, you have probably received a letter from your insurance company telling you to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, also known as SSDI. They may have offered to connect you with a service to help with this application.

You might be wondering why the insurer cares so much about whether you apply for SSDI. The short answer is that it usually saves the insurance company money. However, applying…
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Most worker’s compensation claims in Wisconsin are resolved without the need for a hearing. In many cases, the insurance company accepts the claim and simply pays the benefits that are owed. However, worker’s compensation cases often involve complex medical and legal questions, and the insurance company may take a different position about what benefits are owed. In some cases, the insurance company denies a claim but the parties are able to reach a settlement to resolve the case. If…
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Employees who need to take time off from work due to a medical condition often find themselves confused about the various types of leave available to them. With a whole array of different acronyms (FMLA, STD, LTD, PTO, LWOP, etc.) swirling around HR documents, approvals or denials from leave administrators, and seemingly contradictory communications from different sources, it’s very easy to feel totally overwhelmed and lost at a time when you are already experiencing some stressful health-related life event.
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If you are investigating or planning a move out of the United States and its territories for your retirement, there are some important facts to know before you go. Below are some common questions regarding this situation, with answers and useful links to additional important information.

Note: the rules for those receiving Social Security Disability benefits, survivor benefits, and dependent benefits are very different and are not included in this blog post. Neither are the rules applicable to…
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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…
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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.
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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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    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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