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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What is the Difference between FMLA and STD/LTD Leave?
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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Planning To Move Abroad? What To Know About Your Social Security Retirement Benefits
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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UN Sanctions on Iran’s Nuclear Program: Researching the Snapback Mechanism
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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Meet the Candidates for Washburn County Circuit Court
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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Tenth Circuit Affirms OSHA Authority to Cite Health Care Employers for Workplace Violence Incidents Under the General Duty Clause
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.
Case Background
Both cases stem from OSHA’s investigation into a psychiatric hospital
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8 Tips to Excel in Commercial Law Practice
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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What to Do When Your Prior Authorization Is Denied—And When to Call a Lawyer
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.
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What to Do When Your Prior Authorization Is Denied – and When to Call a Lawyer
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.
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Estate Planning for Aging Parents: Avoid Probate Nightmares
For many high-net-worth families and business owners, the shift happens gradually.
Your parents—who once handled everything—begin to need help. Maybe it starts with small things, like managing bills or attending doctor’s appointments. But over time, those responsibilities grow.
This is where estate planning for aging parents becomes critical.
Without proper planning, families often find themselves navigating court processes, probate delays, and unnecessary financial exposure—all during an already emotional time. The reality is, estate planning for aging parents is not
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Managing IP Risks Through the Employment Lifecycle
Among a company’s most valuable assets is its intellectual property (IP). Though often intangible, IP—innovations, concepts, designs, processes, and more—offers companies a competitive edge in the marketplace. Protecting these assets is essential for safeguarding revenue, accelerating growth, and preventing competitors from gaining an unfair advantage—and your employees can be an inside threat.
During our recent webcast, we examined how employment practices intersect with IP protection and what employers need to keep in mind. Key insights from this presentation include:
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Not Monkey Business: The Scopes Trial Still Has Lessons to Teach
Emily Kelchen took a moment to ponder the long-term impact of her own legal work during the 100th anniversary of the Scopes “Monkey” Trial in Dayton, Tennessee.
Photos: Emily Kelchen.
I’m a sucker for historic courthouses. So, when I realized I lived within easy driving distance of Dayton, Tennessee,
location of the Scopes “Monkey” Trial – and that 2025 was the 100th anniversary of the trial – I couldn’t wait to plan a visit.
The local community
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Health Care Privacy Law Takeaways for a Compliant 2026: Pay Attention to Patient Concerns
Once again, 2025 was a busy year for health care data privacy. Ensuring up-to-date and compliant data privacy and security programs and being able to assess, understand and adapt to the risk of evolving technologies will remain critically important in 2026. We continue to await updated regulations under both the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) of 1996 and the Information Blocking Rule, both of which are subject to proposed rules likely to be finalized this year, which
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Wisconsin Incentivizes ‘Closing Credits’ by Opening New Tax Credits for Filmmakers
A significant development to Wisconsin’s economic and cultural policy is now underway, as Governor Tony Evers announced on February 17, 2026, the launch of the state’s new film production tax credit program and the establishment of a dedicated state film office. As part of the 2025-27 biennial budget, the state authorized up to $5 million in annual tax credits designed to incentivize film, television, documentary, and related production activity within Wisconsin. The program, administered by Film Wisconsin under the
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Workers’ Comp Pay for Follow-Up Appointments: Employer Guide
Aside from initial treatment, does workers’ compensation cover nonexempt employees’ time off to attend follow-up appointments related to their injury?
Short answer: Missed work time may qualify for temporary disability or partial wage‑replacement benefits when the appointment is injury‑related and cannot reasonably be scheduled outside working hours.
By way of brief background, workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance benefit that provides two core benefits for employees injured on the job: (1) medical care reasonably necessary to treat the
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