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Access to Justice

Coalition renews call for community supervision over surveillance techNovember ballot question 2: Banning closure of places of worship during an emergencyMilwaukee County Circuit Court numbers and news from chief's annual "State of the Court" address

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

Hurry Up and Wait: More Federal Speedbumps for Federal Hemp and Marijuana Regulation Bill to Reopen U.S. Government Targets Intoxicating Hemp ProductsDuty-Free Entry for Products Used in Agriculture and Horticulture

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

Second Circuit Limits Rule 9(b) Pleading Requirements for Reverse False Claims Act ClaimsWisconsin Appeals Court Overturns $20,000 Municipal Forfeiture for Parking Commercial Trucks in Residential AreaIndiana Court of Appeals Reverses Temporary Commitment Where Evidence Did Not Establish Grave Disability

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 AI – Monkey ConnectionCan Someone Profit From Your Image or Likeness Without Consent?Understanding Your Legal RightsCopyright in the Age of AI: Anthropic's Clash with Music Publishers

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

4 International Trade Trends Wisconsin Businesses Should Watch Following the G20 Trade MinisterialIRS Penalty Disputes After Norcave: What Taxpayers Need to Know Before Challenging Accuracy-Related PenaltiesClaiming IEEPA Tariff Refunds? Prepare Now for CAPE Phase III Filing Requirements 

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

TCPA Update: FCC Seeks to Overhaul Consent Revocation RulesWhy Integrated Estate and Business Planning WorksIf EEO-1 Reporting Ends, Should Employers Continue Collecting Workforce Demographic Data?

Business Strategy

NLRB Successor Bar Under Fire: What Employers Buying Unionized Businesses Need to KnowInnovation, Ownership and Opportunity: Why Commercialization Begins During Clinical Research, Not AfterTrade Dress Matters: Protecting Your Brand’s Look, Feel, and Competitive Advantage

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

When Can My Child Decide Where They Want to Live? 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 Two Attorneys to Chicago Office103 von Briesen Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2027Supreme Court: Statute Requires Informed Consent to Unborn Child

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

The Legislature's Three Proposed Changes to the Wisconsin Constitution: An OverviewWisconsin Appeals Court Overturns $20,000 Municipal Forfeiture for Parking Commercial Trucks in Residential AreaWisconsin Supreme Court Opens Term with Case of Child Charged in Adult Court

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

TCPA Update: FCC Seeks to Overhaul Consent Revocation RulesFDA 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 2026

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

The AI – Monkey ConnectionCan Someone Profit From Your Image or Likeness Without Consent?Understanding Your Legal RightsCopyright in the Age of AI: Anthropic's Clash with Music Publishers

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

Closing Time for the Corporate Transparency ActStaying on Track: Why Wisconsin Businesses Should Prioritize Corporate HousekeepingYo-Yo-Yo: CTA is Back

Court System

Victim's story leads to Iron County Circuit Court stonewall on public recordsCourt by Court: Observing Wisconsin's Municipal Justice SystemEvers' Judges: Tanner Brook Kilander

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

'But the Car Was Driving, Not Me!' Self-Driving Is Not a Defense in WisconsinCan You Get a Criminal Record Expunged in Wisconsin? The Under-25 Rule, the At-Sentencing Deadline, and Why the Reform You Read About Never PassedFirst Offense OWI in Wisconsin: Penalties, Your License, and What Happens Next

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

Short-Term to Long-Term Disability Transition GuideShould I Appeal my Long-Term Disability Denial on My Own or Hire a Lawyer?Why Your Long-Term Disability Appeal May Decide Your Entire Case Before You Ever Get to Court

Discovery

Victim's story leads to Iron County Circuit Court stonewall on public recordsPostmark 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

EEOC Proposed Rule Would Eliminate Longstanding EEO Data Reporting RequirementsNADOHE 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 Laws

Diversity Equity & Inclusion

EEOC Proposed Rule Would Eliminate Longstanding EEO Data Reporting RequirementsEpisode 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 Barbee

Education

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

Elder Law

How the Older Americans Act Supports Legal AidUnderstanding the Functional Screen TestHow to Avoid Wisconsin Probate without Losing Control of Your Family Legacy

Election Law

The Sorry State of the Post Office LetterOther Electoral Systems - Rank Choice VotingMarquette Poll Results Beyond the Governor's Race

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

Indiana Wage Law Update: Seventh Circuit Finds Vacation-Buy Program Is Not an Unlawful Wage AssignmentDid Illinois Recently Ban Workplace Drug Testing?DOL Opinion Letters Clarify Rules on Meal Breaks, Tip Pooling, and Employee Volunteering

Environmental

The Growing Role of Local Governments in Governing Water ResourcesWisconsin Addresses PFAS Contamination and Creates ExemptionsNew PFAS Legislation in Wisconsin

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

How the Older Americans Act Supports Legal AidBaby’s Here! The Wisconsin New Parent Legal & Financial ChecklistWhy Integrated Estate and Business Planning Works

Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Victim's story leads to Iron County Circuit Court stonewall on public recordsChat, 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?

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

When Does the Two-Year Cooling-Off Period Apply?Baby’s Here! The Wisconsin New Parent Legal & Financial ChecklistModifying Spousal Support in Wisconsin: Income Changes & Cohabitation

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

Baby’s Here! The Wisconsin New Parent Legal & Financial ChecklistFive Steps to Build a Business Succession PlanWhy Integrated Estate and Business Planning Works

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

When Food Is Medicine: OIG Clears the Way for FQHC Produce BenefitsBottles Up (Revisited)When Could a Bar or Restaurant Lose its Liquor License?

Food, Drug & Agriculture

Trademark Specimens: Acceptable vs. UnacceptableWhy I Ask Annoying QuestionsHurry Up and Wait: More Federal Speedbumps for Federal Hemp and Marijuana Regulation 

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

Wisconsin Revives Its Commutation Process: What Practitioners Should knowLegislative Council's Study Committee Evaluates Prosecutor AllocationsThe Sorry State of the Post Office Letter

Guardian ad Litem

When Can My Child Decide Where They Want to Live? Turning 18: Legal, Financial, and Practical Considerations for Young Adults and Their ParentsBeyond Best Interests: Rethinking Child Representation

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

Federal Court Upholds CMS’s OPO Performance Rule but Allows Earlier Judicial ChallengesIllinois Assisted Living Update: New Assessment, Dementia Care and Enforcement RequirementsDOJ Memo Sharpens Its Corporate Fraud Focus: Insights from the National Fraud Enforcement Division on Its Corporate Enforcement Priorities

Health Insurance

Turning 18: Legal, Financial, and Practical Considerations for Young Adults and Their ParentsAccepted 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?

Immigration

H-2A Employers Face Potential Backpay Exposure Under Court-Ordered AEWR ChangesDHS Proposes New $103,265 Fee for Cap-Subject H-1B PetitionsUPDATE: USCIS Limits Adjustment of Status to Applications Demonstrating Need for Extraordinary Relief

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

Trademark Specimens: Acceptable vs. UnacceptableWhy I Ask Annoying QuestionsThe AI – Monkey Connection

International

Claiming IEEPA Tariff Refunds? Prepare Now for CAPE Phase III Filing Requirements The Future of EU-U.S. Data Transfers and GDPR Adequacy After Trump v. SlaughterDHS Proposes New $103,265 Fee for Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions

Justice System

Wisconsin Supreme Court Opens Term with Case of Child Charged in Adult CourtSupreme Court: Statute Requires Informed Consent to Unborn ChildSupreme Court: Rain Damage, Not Construction Defect, Recoverable

Juvenile Law

Wisconsin Supreme Court Opens Term with Case of Child Charged in Adult CourtWisconsin Supreme Court Addresses Miranda Protections in School SettingsNeuroscience in the Courtroom Informs How We Should Sentence Youth

Land Use & Zoning

Wisconsin’s Zoning Amendment Protest Petitions: What Developers and Municipalities Need to KnowWhen Will Use Variances Be Required for Building Permits?Beyond Geocaching, There’s Benchmarking: Finding Markers of Property Law in the Wild

Landlord & Tenant

New and Improved Rental Agreement, Rules + Regulations, and NSRP Forms Now AvailableWisconsin Landlords Need To Be Careful About Rental Fee DisclosuresTristan’s Landlord Boot Camp - October 10, 2026

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

Staying on Track: Why Wisconsin Businesses Should Prioritize Corporate HousekeepingSpring Cleaning for Your Business: Consider Your Document Retention PracticesWhy Integrated Estate & Business Planning Works

Law Practice

How to Keep Your Business Clients from Becoming Accidental CreditorsRAGBRAI Biking Lesson: Team WorkCourt by Court: Observing Wisconsin's Municipal Justice System

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

Final Issue of UW Law School Research Paper Series on SSRN: Federalism, Democracy, Human Rights, Family Regulation, Tax Misinformation, & Policing ReformCelebrating Constitution Day 2026If It’s Good Writing, So What if They Used AI?

Legal History

'I am greatly interested in Roy and like him''I am studying law.'A Non-Controversial Blog About Wisconsin

Legal Profession

RAGBRAI Biking Lesson: Team WorkTo Build Trial Lawyers, Give Young Attorneys Their Day in CourtMarquette Poll Results Beyond the Governor's Race

Legal Research

Final Issue of UW Law School Research Paper Series on SSRN: Federalism, Democracy, Human Rights, Family Regulation, Tax Misinformation, & Policing ReformCelebrating Constitution Day 2026If It’s Good Writing, So What if They Used AI?

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

The Legislature's Three Proposed Changes to the Wisconsin Constitution: An OverviewJoint Finance Committee Approves Additional $4 Million for Data Sharing among Law EnforcementLegislative Council's Study Committee Evaluates Prosecutor Allocations

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

Legislative Council's Study Committee Evaluates Prosecutor AllocationsThree Motions. Three Wins. OWI Charges Dismissed in Just 12 Minutes.The SCOW Docket: Attorney General Controls Settlement Funds

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

Skilled Nursing Update: CMS Deregulatory Effort for Skilled Nursing Facilities at OMBDMEPOS Supplier Enrollment Opens as Medicare Moratorium ExpiresCMS Changes to Graduate Medical Education in 2027 IPPS Final Rule

Medicare/Medicaid

Skilled Nursing Update: CMS Deregulatory Effort for Skilled Nursing Facilities at OMBDMEPOS Supplier Enrollment Opens as Medicare Moratorium ExpiresCMS Changes to Graduate Medical Education in 2027 IPPS Final Rule

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

Wisconsin Appeals Court Overturns $20,000 Municipal Forfeiture for Parking Commercial Trucks in Residential AreaOther Electoral Systems - Rank Choice VotingWisconsin’s Zoning Amendment Protest Petitions: What Developers and Municipalities Need to Know

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

Nonprofits

Nonprofit Bylaws: Can Your Board Answer the 'Why' Question?

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 Assisted Living Update: IDOH Recasts Its HCBS-Based Resident Rights Proposal in Second Residential Care Facility Rulemaking NoticeHow Motor Carriers Can Mitigate Punitive Damage Exposure in Illinois Trucking LitigationIndiana Court of Appeals Reverses Temporary Commitment Where Evidence Did Not Establish Grave Disability

OWI Law

First Offense OWI in Wisconsin: Penalties, Your License, and What Happens NextWhat Happens at Your First Court Appearance for a Wisconsin OWIDefense Options for a First Offense OWI in Wisconsin

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

State Bar Board Discusses Non-Lawyer Legal Advocate Rule Petition, Other MattersRAGBRAI Biking Lesson: Team WorkTo Build Trial Lawyers, Give Young Attorneys Their Day in Court

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

Shareholder Chris Donahoe Published by the State Bar of Wisconsin on Pro Bono WorkPro Bono Work Sharpens Your PracticeA 1L's Perspective on Pro Bono Work and Public Interest Law

Pro Bono & Volunteering

Shareholder Chris Donahoe Published by the State Bar of Wisconsin on Pro Bono WorkPro Bono Work Sharpens Your PracticeA 1L's Perspective on Pro Bono Work and Public Interest Law

Probate & Estate Planning

Why Integrated Estate and Business Planning WorksEstate Planning Is Not Just for the Wealthy: Why Every Adult Needs a PlanWills vs. Trusts in Wisconsin: What is the Difference?

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

When Free Is Permissible: OIG Allows Free Supplemental Cancer Screening Reports for Eligible PatientsWisconsin's APRN Modernization Act is Effective September 1Capitol Connection, July 2025

Public Interest

Wisconsin Revives Its Commutation Process: What Practitioners Should knowJoint Finance Committee Approves Additional $4 Million for Data Sharing among Law EnforcementThe Sorry State of the Post Office Letter

Public Records

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

Real Estate

Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: CMS Site-Neutral Proposal Draws Pushback | FTC Signals Scrutiny of Hospital Deals | Providers Continue Retail-to-Healthcare ConversionsWisconsin’s Zoning Amendment Protest Petitions: What Developers and Municipalities Need to KnowWeekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: Share Your Perspective with our Hospital Real Estate Survey

Real Estate & Construction

Reducing Risk of Theft by Contractor: Five Things to ConsiderNew and Improved Rental Agreement, Rules + Regulations, and NSRP Forms Now AvailableWeekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: Alice Walton Foundation and Mercy Break Ground on 120-Acre Whole Health Campus I Sutter Health Invests in Expansion Projects I Renown Health to Build Children’s Hospital

Regulatory

TCPA Update: FCC Seeks to Overhaul Consent Revocation RulesSkilled Nursing Update: CMS Deregulatory Effort for Skilled Nursing Facilities at OMBWisconsin Extends Civil Rights Compliance Period Through 2028

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

Health Care Philanthropy Update: Treasury’s Proposed Rule Offers Lessons for Foundations on Donor Intent and Endowment ManagementTitle IX and 'Sex': What B.P.J. Means for Wisconsin SchoolsWisconsin Supreme Court Addresses Miranda Protections in School Settings

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

Homecomings, Career Changes, and New Beginnings: Meet Wisconsin's New LawyersState Bar Board Discusses Non-Lawyer Legal Advocate Rule Petition, Other MattersStephen Sawyer, State Bar's 71st President: 'Strive to Be Humble and Kind'

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

IRS Penalty Disputes After Norcave: What Taxpayers Need to Know Before Challenging Accuracy-Related PenaltiesHealth Care Philanthropy Update: Treasury’s Proposed Rule Offers Lessons for Foundations on Donor Intent and Endowment ManagementTrump Administration Imposes New Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs onImports From 60 Countries

Technology

The AI – Monkey ConnectionCan Someone Profit From Your Image or Likeness Without Consent?Understanding Your Legal RightsJoint Finance Committee Approves Additional $4 Million for Data Sharing among Law Enforcement

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

Trade Dress Matters: Protecting Your Brand’s Look, Feel, and Competitive AdvantageWhy 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 Cup

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

How to Keep Your Business Clients from Becoming Accidental CreditorsTrump Administration to Impose 25% Tariffs on Brazil ImportsThe Deal is in the Details

Transportation Law

How Motor Carriers Can Mitigate Punitive Damage Exposure in Illinois Trucking LitigationWhat Motor Carriers Need to Know About Reptile Theory in Transportation LitigationATVs & UTVs in Wisconsin: Considerations for Municipalities

Tribal Law

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

Trusts & Estates

What Is an Embryo Trust? A Guide for Intended ParentsWills vs. Trusts in Wisconsin: What is the Difference?Should Executives in Wisconsin Put Employer Stock Into a Trust?

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

The Sorry State of the Post Office LetterOther Electoral Systems - Rank Choice VotingTake 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

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