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Access to Justice

Milwaukee Mayor Asks Residents to Weigh In on Budget Cuts as MPD's Share of Expenditures SwellsWisconsin Supreme Court Rules in Three Cases about Involuntary Commitment and TreatmentRecording Battle Ends: Milwaukee Municipal Court Settles Lawsuit about Failure to Record Poverty Hearings

Administrative

Government Agencies Launch Initiative to Address Hiring and Recruiting Challenges

ADR

Pre-Mediation Submissions: Some Practical SuggestionsFor Success in Mediation, Cultivate a VirtueCommunications in Mediation: Not Admissible in Court?

Agricultural

Bill to Reopen U.S. Government Targets Intoxicating Hemp ProductsDuty-Free Entry for Products Used in Agriculture and HorticultureIn Theatres this March: Bad River Film

Antitrust Law

FTC Announces Annual Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Notification Filing Thresholds Increase for 2026NCAA v. Alston: A ‘Buzzer-Beater’ Victory for College AthletesCriminal Prosecutions Have Begun for No Poach Agreements and Wage Fixing Violations

Appellate

Wisconsin Supreme Court Holds That the Ensuing Loss Exception Reinstates Coverage for Rainwater Damage Caused by Construction DefectsSupreme Court: Attorney General Controls Settlement FundsSupreme Court Debates Protective Placement Evidentiary Standards

Appellate Practice

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules in Three Cases about Involuntary Commitment and TreatmentUpdate: The Ghost of Procedural Rules PastCourt of Appeals Reduces Preliminary Hearing to Mere Reading of Criminal Complaint

Arbitration

Wisconsin Court of Appeals Confirms Courts May Issue Temporary Injunctions Pending ArbitrationSeventh Circuit Upholds Arbitration Award Reinforcing Binding Nature of Arbitration DecisionsA New Jersey Case and the Insidiousness of Arbitration Agreements

Artificial Intelligence

HAL 9000's Guide to AI-Powered Law Firm MarketingThe High Risk of Intellectual Property Infringement with Use of Generative AIWhen AI Assistants Overshare: Best Practices for Lawyers Using Gen AI Productivity Tools

Artificial Intelligence

The growing problem of AI scamsWhen Associates Use AI: The Supervising Lawyer’s ResponsibilityWhy Employees Should Proceed with Caution when Using AI to Vet Potential Claims Against Their Employers

Bankruptcy

 Wisconsin Supreme Court Restores the Imbalance of Power in Koble Housing CaseBankruptcy Isn’t the End: Tools Lawyers Can Use to Help Business Clients RebuildWhen Will Businesses Need to Use Litigation to Collect Debts in Wisconsin?

Brewery Law

Emergency Rule 2419 Released by Wisconsin Department of RevenueBottles Up (Revisited)When Could a Bar or Restaurant Lose its Liquor License?

Business & Corporate Law

Trump Administration to Impose 50% Tariffs on Canadian ImportsTrump Administration to Impose 25% Tariffs on Brazil ImportsOn the Move: IRS Increases Standard Mileage Rates Mid-Year

Business Development & Networking

I Want to Start a Small Business in Wisconsin — Now What?Beyond the Brick and Mortar: Digital Asset Succession for Illinois Business OwnersDelaware Supreme Court Decision Could Impact Post-Closing Indemnification Rights in M&A Deals

Business Management

Wisconsin's APRN Modernization Act – New Emergency Rules Chart the Path to Independent PracticeOn the Move: IRS Increases Standard Mileage Rates Mid-YearOIG’s New CIA Template Enhances Compliance Obligations for Health Care Organizations

Business Strategy

Why Construction Companies Must Protect Their Intellectual Property NowEfficiency is Not Optional: Productivity Tips for Solo and Small Firm AttorneysI Want to Start a Small Business in Wisconsin — Now What?

Cannabis

Minnesota Adult Use Cannabis: Tweaking Licensing Rules for the Real World Minnesota Adult Use Cannabis: Cannabis CleanupMinnesota Hemp Roundup

Career Planning

Episode 31: René Jovel's Unique Journey from L.A. to Milwaukee, from Political Sphere to In-house CounselEvers' Judges: Whitney A. HealyNRLD Seeks Chapter Leaders

Chapter 51

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules in Three Cases about Involuntary Commitment and TreatmentIndiana Court of Appeals Affirms Finding of Grave Disability Despite Initial Admission for Foot PainIndiana Court of Appeals Reaffirms Evidence Standard for Extensions of Commitment

CHIPS/JIPS

Advocating for Students with Disabilities: IDEA Basics for Wisconsin AttorneysIn published decision, COA holds that corporation counsel is not a party under 48.13 when they are not a petitioner

Civil Commitment

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules in Three Cases about Involuntary Commitment and TreatmentCourt of Appeals Upholds Commitment Order, Reinforces Evidentiary Standard for Forced Medication

Civil Litigation

von Briesen Welcomes Seven Attorneys in Four OfficesTo Build Trial Lawyers, Give Young Attorneys Their Day in CourtWisconsin Supreme Court Holds That the Ensuing Loss Exception Reinstates Coverage for Rainwater Damage Caused by Construction Defects

Civil Procedure

Recording Battle Ends: Milwaukee Municipal Court Settles Lawsuit about Failure to Record Poverty HearingsRepresenting Yourself In Family Court? Read This FirstSCOW: Four justices signal willingness to revisit precedent governing statutory interpretation

Civil Rights

Title IX and 'Sex': What B.P.J. Means for Wisconsin SchoolsWisconsin's Voter List Protected by Federal Judge: Decision ExplainedFifth Circuit Court of Appeals Panel Grants Stay in Case Challenging FDA Regulation of Mifepristone

Client Communications

Postmark changes at the Post Office and late mailShould You Respond to Bad Legal Advice on Social Media?You May Not Read This Entire Post 

Commercial Code

Updating the Uniform Commercial Code for a Digital Age

Commercial Real Estate

ATVs, UTVs, and Livestock on Wisconsin RoadsDevelopers Beware: How the Evolving Battle Over Wetland Permitting Is Impacting Florida Real Estate ProjectsWeekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing

Compliance

Compliance Officer Challenges and Commitment to Compliance CultureWhy Environmental Compliance Auditing is Important in the Purchase/Sale of a BusinessHealth Care Provider Compliance Strategies with Eye on the Post-Pandemic Environment

Condominium Law

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals’ Provides Further Guidance on the Intersection Between Volitional Acts and OccurrencesNew Website Requirement for Wisconsin Condominium Associations and Their Property Managers

Constitutional

Supreme Court: Attorney General Controls Settlement FundsSupreme Court Debates Protective Placement Evidentiary StandardsSupreme Court: Voter Eligibility Forms Confidential

Construction & Public Contracts

Wage & Hour Traps on Wisconsin Construction Sites: Travel Time, Prep Time, and Misclassifications of the WorkforceTruth in Planning Law Changes Planning and Zoning for MunicipalitiesNew Rules for Government Contractors: Compliance Changes for the Construction Industry

Consumer Law

 Wisconsin Supreme Court Restores the Imbalance of Power in Koble Housing CaseNew Consumer Privacy Requirements Under the Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act Are HereA Turning Point for OPDP: What 2025 Enforcement Activity Signals for 2026

Consumer Protection

FDA Requests Input on Non-Device Software Functions and Patient Safety; Brief Comment Period Now OpenA Turning Point for OPDP: What 2025 Enforcement Activity Signals for 2026Hang Up and Try Again: U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Gives New Life to Defenses in TCPA Lawsuits

Contracts

Wisconsin's APRN Modernization Act is Effective September 1Wisconsin Victory Highlights Legal Tools to Fight Timeshare Exit Scams Wisconsin Supreme Court Restores the Imbalance of Power in Koble Housing Case

Copyright Law

Why Construction Companies Must Protect Their Intellectual Property NowAvoid the Red Card: What Businesses Need to Know About FIFA's Intellectual Property Rules During the 2026 World CupHow the 'Logo Refresh' Can Wreck Your Trademark

Coronavirus

Supreme Court Stays OSHA ETS, Upholds CMS Vaccination MandateOSHA's Vaccine or Test Rule Remains in Limbo Following Arguments before the U.S. Supreme CourtUnited States Ends International Travel Ban With New COVID-19 Requirements

Corporate Governance

Yo-Yo-Yo: CTA is BackU.S. Government Appeals Block on CTA EnforcementCorporate Transparency Act Injunction Alert

Court System

Marquette Poll Results Beyond the Governor's RaceRecording Battle Ends: Milwaukee Municipal Court Settles Lawsuit about Failure to Record Poverty HearingsWhat Crimes Have the Longest Sentences in Milwaukee?

COVID-19

With the COVID-19 Pandemic Over, Is the CARES Act Still In Effect?School Law Update: CDC Adjusts Direction on Exposure Quarantine Requirements for EmployeesSupply Chain Delay Claims:  A Day Late and a $1,000 Short

Creditor-Debtor

 Wisconsin Supreme Court Restores the Imbalance of Power in Koble Housing CaseBe Proactive in Protecting Your Credit & Personal InformationSignificant Changes to Medical Collection Debt Reporting: How Might it Affect Business?

Criminal

Supreme Court: Attorney General Controls Settlement FundsSupreme Court Debates Protective Placement Evidentiary StandardsOWI vs. PAC in Wisconsin: Why You’re Charged With Both — and Why You Can Only Be Convicted of One

Defamation

Defamation or Comedy? Lion King Composer’s Lawsuit Tests the Limits of Reputation ProtectionDefamation:  Lessons from Dominion v. Fox NewsWhat First Amendment Hurdles Will Former Packer Brett Favre Face in Defamation Cases?

Disability Law

Why Your Long-Term Disability Appeal May Decide Your Entire Case Before You Ever Get to CourtMultiple Sclerosis and the Difficult Road to Long-Term Disability BenefitsME/CFS and Long-Term Disability Benefits: Understanding the Legal Challenges

Discovery

Postmark changes at the Post Office and late mail3 Discovery Tools Underemployed in Family Law

Diversity

As Executive Branch Scrutiny of DEI Programs Intensifies, Companies Must Assess All Aspects of Their Policies and Business Practices to Ensure Compliance with Civil Rights LawsIt’s the End of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Programs as We Know It?Diversity is the Antidote for Competition

Diversity and Law

NADOHE v. Trump Update: Oral Arguments Suggest Anti-DEI Executive Orders May Survive Legal ChallengeAs Executive Branch Scrutiny of DEI Programs Intensifies, Companies Must Assess All Aspects of Their Policies and Business Practices to Ensure Compliance with Civil Rights LawsIt’s the End of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Programs as We Know It?

Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Episode 31: René Jovel's Unique Journey from L.A. to Milwaukee, from Political Sphere to In-house CounselUnsung Hero: In Pursuit of Justice, the Life and Activism of Lloyd BarbeeBottom Up Episode 30: Legal Blogging with LexBlog CEO Kevin O'Keefe

Education

Seventh Circuit Revives Plaintiff’s Religious Accommodation Case Under Groff StandardTitle IX RegulationsCapitol Connection, June 2024 Recap

Elder Law

Understanding the Functional Screen TestHow to Avoid Wisconsin Probate without Losing Control of Your Family LegacyWhy Website Accessibility Should Be on Every Lawyer’s Radar

Election Law

Marquette Poll Results Beyond the Governor's RaceJudge Hears Arguments in Disabled Voters' Challenge to Wisconsin's Absentee Voting SystemHappy Memorial Day

Employee Benefits

2026 Qualified Plan Cost of Living Increases, 2026 Social Security Taxable Wage BaseThe End of the Textualist Era? Wisconsin Supreme Court Presented with Opportunity to Overturn KalalMental Health Matters: Disability Benefits for Wisconsin Police Officers 

Employment & Labor

The End for Federal EEO Data Reports?Still more claim-filing tipsMissouri Employers Face New Military Leave and Reemployment Obligations Under House Bill 2593

Environmental

Wisconsin Addresses PFAS Contamination and Creates ExemptionsNew PFAS Legislation in WisconsinATVs, UTVs, and Livestock on Wisconsin Roads

Equity & Inclusion

Title IX RegulationsEstate Planning for the LGBTQ+ CommunityU.S. Supreme Court Holds That A Unilateral Job Transfer Maintaining the Same Pay and Benefits Could Be Discrimination Under Title VII

ERISA

Retirement and Health Plan Legal Updates, Compliance Deadlines2023 HSA Limits Are AnnouncedDepartment of Labor Provides Cybersecurity Guidance for Stakeholders of ERISA-Covered Plans

Estate Planning

Marital Property Agreements: Planning for the Future, Not Planning for DivorceThe Sandwich Generation Survival Guide: Protecting Your Family and Your SanityHow to Avoid Wisconsin Probate without Losing Control of Your Family Legacy

Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Chat, is it Good When the Word “Sanction” Shows Up 78 Times in an Opinion Against You?Has Supreme Court Signaled an Upcoming Change to Attorney Discipline?Generative AI Disclosure for Court Documents – Necessary or Redundant?

Evidence

When the 'Expert' Is an AlgorithmState Supreme Court Will Review Brady’s “Material Evidence” RequirementCOA: Circuit Court Erred in Imposing Jail Contempt Sanction for Refusing to Give Phone Passcode

Fair Dealership Law

Stafford Rosenbaum Attorneys Present on Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law for State Bar CLEThe Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Enters Its 50th Year: Contracting Around the WFDLThe Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Enters Its 50th Year: What is Good Cause?

False Claims Act

A Turning Tide—Federal Court Orders Decade of Sealed FCA Filings Unsealed

Family & Divorce

High Conflict Divorce – The Costs, Challenges, and OptionsBeyond Best Interests: Rethinking Child RepresentationMarital Property Agreements: Planning for the Future, Not Planning for Divorce

Farming Law

ATVs, UTVs, and Livestock on Wisconsin RoadsUnderstanding the 0.3% THC ThresholdFarm Succession Planning: Build Your Succession Planning Team

Featured

Opinion: New Report Shows Concerning Contrast in Reckless Driving Sentences Among Milwaukee JudiciaryFTC Not Finished with Non-Competes in Health Care – Issues Press Release and 'Warning' Letters to Some Health Care EntitiesThe Value of No

Financial

Milwaukee Mayor Asks Residents to Weigh In on Budget Cuts as MPD's Share of Expenditures SwellsThe Sandwich Generation Survival Guide: Protecting Your Family and Your SanityWeekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: What Hospitals Need to Know About Credit Tenant Lease Financing

Firearms

When Can I Face Criminal Charges in Wisconsin for Using a Firearm?What Are the Penalties for Illegal Gun Possession in Wisconsin?SCOW rejects 2nd Amendment Challenge to “going armed while intoxicated” Statute

First Amendment

When is Social Media Activity by Officials Attributable to the Government?What First Amendment Hurdles Will Former Packer Brett Favre Face in Defamation Cases?

Food & Beverage

Bottles Up (Revisited)When Could a Bar or Restaurant Lose its Liquor License?When It’s Time to Pay the Piper: Music Licenses and Copyright Infringement

Food, Drug & Agriculture

Minnesota Adult Use Cannabis: Tweaking Licensing Rules for the Real World Hemp Beverage Update and Potential TTB OversightMinnesota Adult Use Cannabis: Cannabis Cleanup

Fourth Amendment

American Bar Association Brings Democracy Listening Tour to WisconsinSCOW to Review Highly Fact-specific Fourth Amendment Defense Win

Free Speech

When is Social Media Activity by Officials Attributable to the Government?Ninth Circuit Holds MAGA Hat is Free Speech

Gambling Law

Outcome Preview Doesn’t Rescue Slot-like Video Games From Gambling Ban

Government

Rental Inspection Restrictions Put Childhood Lead Prevention at RiskSocial Media Posts and the First Amendment Rights of Government EmployeesUpdate: Wisconsin Supreme Court Grants Petition for Review that Asks Court to Reevaluate Its Approach to Statutory Interpretation

Guardian ad Litem

Beyond Best Interests: Rethinking Child RepresentationGuardian ad Litem Work: Challenging, Meaningful, and Needed7 Factors to Consider When Choosing Guardians for Minor Children

Guardianships & Conservatorships

The Sibling Bond: Its Importance in Foster Care and Adoptive PlacementSummary Judgment on TPR Grounds ReversedThe Proposed Guardian Training Requirement: Consequences for Petitioners

Health Care

FDA Proposes Distributed Manufacturing Registration Pathway and Aligns Foreign Establishment Registration and Listing Requirements With Current LawIndiana HCBS Update: Indiana Imposes Statewide HCBS Provider Certification and Enrollment MoratoriumWeekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: Nearly 1 in 10 US Hospitals Now PE-Owned | Pearl Innovation District Generates $224M in Economic Impact | AdventHealth Continues Land Banking

Health Insurance

Accepted But Still Unpaid: How Attorney Pierobon Mays Held an Insurance Carrier AccountableHow Much Does Long-Term Care Cost and How Do I Pay for It?Multiple Sclerosis and the Difficult Road to Long-Term Disability Benefits

Immigration

UPDATE: USCIS Limits Adjustment of Status to Applications Demonstrating Need for Extraordinary ReliefUSCIS Limits Adjustment of Status to Applications Demonstrating Extraordinary ReliefFY 2027 H-1B Cap: What Employers Need to Know About the New System

Indian Law

Amanda White Eagle on the Great Lakes Indigenous Law Center and Expanding Access to Tribal Law on WI Law in Action PodcastAttorney Jamie Konopacky to Present at State Bar of Wisconsin’s Annual Indian Law CLEExploring and Teaching Indian & Tribal Law

Insurance

Accepted But Still Unpaid: How Attorney Pierobon Mays Held an Insurance Carrier AccountableHow One Line in Your Medical Records Can Damage Your Long-Term Disability ClaimWisconsin Reins in Assignment of Benefits: What Property Insurers Need to Know Before Dec. 1, 2026

Intellectual Property

Keen Dreams: Moonlighting, Softdisk, and the Unexpected Road to Castle WolfensteinLove for the DriftlessWhy Construction Companies Must Protect Their Intellectual Property Now

International

Trump Administration to Impose 50% Tariffs on Canadian ImportsTrump Administration to Impose 25% Tariffs on Brazil ImportsAccessing New Markets While Managing Business Risks

Justice System

Supreme Court: Attorney General Controls Settlement FundsSupreme Court Debates Protective Placement Evidentiary StandardsRecording Battle Ends: Milwaukee Municipal Court Settles Lawsuit about Failure to Record Poverty Hearings

Juvenile Law

Wisconsin Supreme Court Addresses Miranda Protections in School SettingsNeuroscience in the Courtroom Informs How We Should Sentence YouthCOA affirms juvenile’s placement at Copper Lake School, rejecting argument that placement was improper until State builds facilities contemplated when Lincoln Hills was closed.

Land Use & Zoning

When Will Use Variances Be Required for Building Permits?Beyond Geocaching, There’s Benchmarking: Finding Markers of Property Law in the WildDenial of Variance Request Regarding Lakefront Yard Setback Requirements

Landlord & Tenant

Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: What Hospitals Need to Know About Credit Tenant Lease Financing Wisconsin Supreme Court Restores the Imbalance of Power in Koble Housing CaseWisconsin Supreme Court Hands Landlords a Win in Koble Investments v. Marquardt

Landlord-Tenant Law

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hands Landlords a Win in Koble Investments v. MarquardtWisconsin Supreme Court Confirms the Consumer Act Does Not Govern Residential LeasesWisconsin Supreme Court Restores Balance in Landmark Koble Housing Case

Law Firm Marketing & Management

Spring Cleaning for Your Business: Consider Your Document Retention PracticesWhy Integrated Estate & Business Planning WorksThe Culture Cycle

Law Practice

To Build Trial Lawyers, Give Young Attorneys Their Day in CourtIf It’s Good Writing, So What if They Used AI?Evers' Judges: Nathan Petrashek

Lawyer Assistance

Hope and Grief in 2021

Lawyer Wellness

HAPPY, HAPPY, JOY, JOY!Starting Therapy for the First Time: What to Expect When You've Never Done This BeforeWhen Perfectionism Becomes a Problem: Understanding Workplace Perfectionism and Mental Health

Legal Academics

American Bar Association Brings Democracy Listening Tour to WisconsinNew Work Recommends Standards for Law Scholarly Impact AnalysesRecent UW Law Faculty Scholarship

Legal Aid

 Wisconsin Supreme Court Restores the Imbalance of Power in Koble Housing CaseGet Involved: Public Interest Law Volunteer OpportunitiesNew Form Reduces Burdens on Indigent Persons to Obtain Fee Waivers

Legal Education

If It’s Good Writing, So What if They Used AI?Recent UW Law Faculty Scholarship: Analysis of Fed Circ Opinions, Patent Experts, Second Look Sentencing, Milk Markets, & Surveillance ProcurementCelebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the Woman Who Printed It

Legal History

'I am studying law.'A Non-Controversial Blog About WisconsinCelebration of the Great Experiment

Legal Profession

To Build Trial Lawyers, Give Young Attorneys Their Day in CourtMarquette Poll Results Beyond the Governor's RaceEpisode 31: René Jovel's Unique Journey from L.A. to Milwaukee, from Political Sphere to In-house Counsel

Legal Research

If It’s Good Writing, So What if They Used AI?Recent UW Law Faculty Scholarship: Analysis of Fed Circ Opinions, Patent Experts, Second Look Sentencing, Milk Markets, & Surveillance ProcurementCelebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the Woman Who Printed It

Legal Scholarship

The Bluebook’s New AI Citation Rule Misses the MarkNew Work Recommends Standards for Law Scholarly Impact AnalysesSenior Faculty Publish as Many Articles and More Books, Book Chapters than Younger Colleagues

Legal Writing

The Bluebook’s New AI Citation Rule Misses the MarkNew Legal Scholar Ranking Offers Insight on What Makes Legal Scholarship ImpactfulABA Issues Formal Opinion on Use of Generative AI

Legislation

Wisconsin's APRN Modernization Act – New Emergency Rules Chart the Path to Independent PracticeAI in Employment-Related Decisions Part 1: Big Tech and Federal PowerIssues Related to the “No Tax On Overtime” Provision

Liability Law

Wisconsin Signals Limitations on Employer Liability for Employee Data BreachesKeep On Keeping OnLiability Defenses for Dog Bite Cases in Wisconsin

Liens and Mortgage Law

Responding to Wisconsin Construction Liens

Litigation

Understanding Witness Testimony in Wisconsin Family LawUnderstanding the Exclusionary RuleWhen the 'Expert' Is an Algorithm

Marital Property

Wisconsin’s 120-Hour Rule, Survivorship Marital Property, and Blended FamiliesIronclad Prenups Aren’t Just for Travis Kelce and Taylor SwiftEstate Planning for the LGBTQ+ Community

Media Law

Wisconsin Incentivizes 'Closing Credits' by Opening New Tax Credits for FilmmakersAmerican Bar Association Brings Democracy Listening Tour to Wisconsin

Mediation

A New Jersey Case and the Insidiousness of Arbitration AgreementsWhat Options Do Businesses Have to Resolve Partnership Disputes?Types of Civil Disputes That Can Be Resolved by Using Mediation

Medicaid/Medicare

Indiana HCBS Update: Indiana Imposes Statewide HCBS Provider Certification and Enrollment MoratoriumUnderstanding the Functional Screen TestTurning TEAM Risk into Opportunity: The Case for a Value-Based Enterprise

Medicare/Medicaid

Indiana HCBS Update: Indiana Imposes Statewide HCBS Provider Certification and Enrollment MoratoriumUnderstanding the Functional Screen TestTurning TEAM Risk into Opportunity: The Case for a Value-Based Enterprise

Motion Practice

When the 'Expert' Is an AlgorithmPostmark changes at the Post Office and late mailClearbrief MS Word Add-in Uses AI to Evaluate the Strength of a Brief

Municipal Law

Milwaukee Mayor Asks Residents to Weigh In on Budget Cuts as MPD's Share of Expenditures SwellsPlans to Replace Milwaukee County's Safety BuildingRecording Battle Ends: Milwaukee Municipal Court Settles Lawsuit about Failure to Record Poverty Hearings

Negotiations

What Options Do Businesses Have to Resolve Partnership Disputes?Is the first settlement offer the right move for your claim?Negotiating a Business Contract? Don’t Ignore Forum Selection Clauses

Nursing Homes

How Much Does Long-Term Care Cost and How Do I Pay for It?Assisted Living Update: Indiana Proposes Significant Revisions to Residential Care Facility Resident Rights, Residency Agreements and Eviction RulesWisconsin Supreme Court Update: April 2023

Open Records Law

Wisconsin Supreme Court Preserves Privacy Protections for Court Records of Voters Subject to Guardianships, Affirms Unified Nature of Court of AppealsAmerican Bar Association Brings Democracy Listening Tour to WisconsinWhen the Wind Blows

Outside Wisconsin

Indiana HCBS Update: Indiana Imposes Statewide HCBS Provider Certification and Enrollment MoratoriumWeekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: Nearly 1 in 10 US Hospitals Now PE-Owned | Pearl Innovation District Generates $224M in Economic Impact | AdventHealth Continues Land BankingMinnesota Adult Use Cannabis: Tweaking Licensing Rules for the Real World 

OWI Law

OWI vs. PAC in Wisconsin: Why You’re Charged With Both — and Why You Can Only Be Convicted of OneWhy Wisconsin Bans Sobriety Checkpoints — and What That Means for Your OWI DefenseWhen Could a Bar or Restaurant Lose its Liquor License?

Patent & Trademark

Evolving Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Weight Loss TherapiesProtecting AI-Influenced Work: Why Copyright and Patents Can Fall Short, and Why Trade Secrets Often Matter MoreA Beginner’s Guide to Trademarks, Part 2: USPTO Trademark Application Requirements

Personal Injury

What is an idiopathic injury?Proposed Ohio Legislation Would Raise Limits on Non-Economic DamagesKnowing the Intersection of Settlements and Public Benefits

Practice Management

To Build Trial Lawyers, Give Young Attorneys Their Day in CourtEfficiency is Not Optional: Productivity Tips for Solo and Small Firm AttorneysNRLD Seeks Chapter Leaders

Privacy & Data Security

Health Care Privacy Law Takeaways for a Compliant 2026: Pay Attention to Patient ConcernsGenerative Artificial Intelligence 101: Evaluating the Consistency and Reliability of Generative AI for Content CreationWhat Are HIPAA Permissions and How Many HIPAA Defined Permissions Exist?

Privacy & Security

State Bar of Wisconsin President Lauds Enactment of Judicial Security BillsState of the Judiciary: Chief Justice Ziegler Again Highlights Judicial SecurityFTC Extends Compliance Deadline for Covered Entities Under Safeguards Rule

Pro Bono

Pro Bono Work Sharpens Your PracticeA 1L's Perspective on Pro Bono Work and Public Interest LawGet Involved: Public Interest Law Volunteer Opportunities

Pro Bono & Volunteering

Pro Bono Work Sharpens Your PracticeA 1L's Perspective on Pro Bono Work and Public Interest LawGet Involved: Public Interest Law Volunteer Opportunities

Probate & Estate Planning

How to Avoid Wisconsin Probate without Losing Control of Your Family LegacyLegal Probate Explained: Steps, Timeline, and Common Mistakes to AvoidHow to Find a Lost Life Insurance Policy — And What to Do If Your Claim Is Denied 

Professional development

Episode 31: René Jovel's Unique Journey from L.A. to Milwaukee, from Political Sphere to In-house CounselBottom Up Episode 30: Legal Blogging with LexBlog CEO Kevin O'KeefeEpisode 29: Private Bar Assigned Counsel Program, State Public Defender with Kathleen Pakes and Melissa Lamb

Professional Licensure

Wisconsin's APRN Modernization Act – New Emergency Rules Chart the Path to Independent PracticeWisconsin's APRN Modernization Act is Effective September 15 Reasons Doctors Are Criminally Indicted

Property Law

What Are Riparian Rights and Why Are They Important? (2026 Update)ATVs, UTVs, and Livestock on Wisconsin RoadsWisconsin Tax Appeals: Must Owners Disclose Financial Data?

Property Tax

Wisconsin Tax Appeals: Must Owners Disclose Financial Data?Capitol Connection, July 2025The TCJA and Estate Taxes- Start Preparing Now

Public Health

Wisconsin's APRN Modernization Act is Effective September 1Capitol Connection, July 2025School Law Update: CDC Adjusts Direction on Exposure Quarantine Requirements for Employees

Public Interest

Beyond Best Interests: Rethinking Child RepresentationRental Inspection Restrictions Put Childhood Lead Prevention at RiskCommutations in Wisconsin: A Rare Opportunity for Relief

Public Records

Justice Hagedorn Opines that There Are No Procedural Bars to Disclosure Under Public Records Laws

Real Estate

Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: What Hospitals Need to Know About Credit Tenant Lease FinancingWhat Are Riparian Rights and Why Are They Important? (2026 Update)Wisconsin Victory Highlights Legal Tools to Fight Timeshare Exit Scams

Real Estate & Construction

Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: Nearly 1 in 10 US Hospitals Now PE-Owned | Pearl Innovation District Generates $224M in Economic Impact | AdventHealth Continues Land BankingWisconsin Supreme Court Holds That the Ensuing Loss Exception Reinstates Coverage for Rainwater Damage Caused by Construction DefectsReal Estate Due Diligence: Sewer Inspection Risks and Buyer Protections

Regulatory

What the Supreme Court’s Trump v. Slaughter Decision Means for the NLRB,the EEOC, and EmployersSkilled Nursing Update: CMS Implements Nationwide Risk-Based Surveys For Higher-Performing Skilled Nursing FacilitiesFDA Requests Input on Non-Device Software Functions and Patient Safety; Brief Comment Period Now Open

Restaurants & Taverns

Cheers to Change: The New Wis. Stat. 125 – Changes for Wedding Barns and Other VenuesWisconsin’s Proposed Alcohol Regulations: Major Reforms Impacting the IndustryFish Fry and an Old Fashioned, To-Go Please

Scam Alert

Scam Alert: Fraudulent Phishing Emails Purport to Come from Bar LeadersAvoiding Social Security Scams in Wisconsin

School Law

Title IX and 'Sex': What B.P.J. Means for Wisconsin SchoolsWisconsin Supreme Court Addresses Miranda Protections in School SettingsAdvocating for Students with Disabilities: IDEA Basics for Wisconsin Attorneys

Secured Transactions

Updating the Uniform Commercial Code for a Digital Age

Social Media

Social Media Posts and the First Amendment Rights of Government EmployeesAmerican Bar Association Brings Democracy Listening Tour to WisconsinWhen is Social Media Activity by Officials Attributable to the Government?

Social Security Law

Can I Reopen My Prior Social Security Disability Application?Understanding When Social Security Reduces Supplementary Security Income Benefits: Part 3When Back Pain Stops You from Working: Navigating Long-Term Disability Claims

Sports Law

Title IX and 'Sex': What B.P.J. Means for Wisconsin SchoolsLouisiana Has Amended its Athlete Agent Law, Reflecting the NIL EraAvoid the Red Card: What Businesses Need to Know About FIFA's Intellectual Property Rules During the 2026 World Cup

State Bar News

Stephen Sawyer, State Bar's 71st President: 'Strive to Be Humble and Kind'New Fiscal Year, New Leaders: State Bar Board Looks to Fiscal Year 2027Newly Admitted Wisconsin Lawyers Bring Diverse Paths and Fresh Perspectives

Student Loans

Minimize PSLF Payments by Maximizing Retirement Contributions

Supply Chain

Trump Tariffs: CBP Proposes Refund Process Following Court of International Trade OrderRecent Robinson-Patman Act Cases Demonstrate Size Doesn’t Always Matter

Tax

The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide: Protecting Your Family and Your SanityTrump Administration to Impose 50% Tariffs on Canadian ImportsTrump Administration to Impose 25% Tariffs on Brazil Imports

Technology

The growing problem of AI scamsFDA Requests Input on Non-Device Software Functions and Patient Safety; Brief Comment Period Now OpenWhen Associates Use AI: The Supervising Lawyer’s Responsibility

Telecommunications

American Bar Association Brings Democracy Listening Tour to WisconsinNarrow Auto-Dialing Definition Broadens Text

Termination of Parental Rights

COA rejects numerous IAC claims, affirms jury verdict in TPR appealCOA affirms challenge to TPR disposition under erroneous exercise of discretion standardCOA reverses grant of summary judgment in TPR, holds that issues of material fact exist as to abandonment and failure to assume

Torts

A Deep Dive into Wisconsin’s Economic Loss DoctrineInsurance Coverage & ContractorsWho Can Be at Fault for Truck Accidents in Wisconsin?

Trademark

Why Construction Companies Must Protect Their Intellectual Property NowAvoid the Red Card: What Businesses Need to Know About FIFA's Intellectual Property Rules During the 2026 World CupDon’t Mess With the Beaver: What the Buc-ee’s Lawsuit Says About Trademark Enforcement 

Traffic

ATVs & UTVs in Wisconsin: Considerations for MunicipalitiesATVs, UTVs, and Livestock on Wisconsin RoadsCOA finds preserving electric vehicle’s battery no defense for driving too slowly on the expressway

Transactional

Trump Administration to Impose 25% Tariffs on Brazil ImportsThe Deal is in the DetailsTaking Stock of Trade Issues in 2025

Transportation Law

What Motor Carriers Need to Know About Reptile Theory in Transportation LitigationATVs & UTVs in Wisconsin: Considerations for MunicipalitiesCombatting Cargo Theft and Organized Crime: Strategies for Trucking and Logistics Companies

Tribal Law

Recent UW Law Faculty ScholarshipIn Theatres this March: Bad River Film

Trusts & Estates

Should Executives in Wisconsin Put Employer Stock Into a Trust?How to Protect Your Assets with a Revocable Living TrustEstate Planning for Second Marriage

Unemployment Law

Claim-Filing Questions in Wisconsin as of the Summer of 2025The End of the Textualist Era? Wisconsin Supreme Court Presented with Opportunity to Overturn KalalLegislative unemployment bills going to the governor

Veterans and Military

How Much Does Long-Term Care Cost and How Do I Pay for It?Capitol Connection, July 2025

Voter Law

Take action now and spread the word: VoteRiders helps Wisconsinites overcome voting barriers

Water Law

EPA Issues Final Lead & Copper Rule Improvements with $2.6 Billion Allocated to Support Replacement of All Lead Drinking Water Pipes in the USTrends in Riparian Rights: UpdateWhat are Riparian Rights & Why are They Important?

Wellness

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits for Pregnancy and Postpartum ComplicationsHAPPY, HAPPY, JOY, JOY!We Are Better Lawyers When We're Not Alone

Work-Life Balance

Episode 31: René Jovel's Unique Journey from L.A. to Milwaukee, from Political Sphere to In-house CounselBottom Up Episode 30: Legal Blogging with LexBlog CEO Kevin O'KeefeEpisode 29: Private Bar Assigned Counsel Program, State Public Defender with Kathleen Pakes and Melissa Lamb

Worker's Compensation

Fake Hearing ScamsAccepted But Still Unpaid: How Attorney Pierobon Mays Held an Insurance Carrier AccountableWhy Employees Should Proceed with Caution when Using AI to Vet Potential Claims Against Their Employers

Young Lawyers

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