The “home cooking” or DYI of business documents is nothing new. There have always been people who have chosen to draft important documents without the help of an attorney, often to their detriment. The recent rise of AI tools which offer content generation in moments has seen many business owners and entrepreneurs use them to generate contracts, corporate documents, and even complex legal strategies without the involvement of attorneys. Why AI-drafted Agreements Often Fall Short While AI tools typically…
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Opportunity Zones initiate economic growth and job creation in low-income communities by using tax breaks to incentivize investment. Originally created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the Opportunity Zones program was recently modified by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in ways that lawyers advising real estate professionals and investors should keep in mind. This article provides a sampling of those changes, after providing a basic overview of the program.

James Wawrzyn, Marquette 2006,

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are under fire, being materially scaled back or jettisoned entirely by both the federal government and private employers.

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With the future…
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While oral agreements can be legally binding, they are generally not advisable for dental partnerships – or any business partnership. The absence of a written record makes them difficult to enforce, especially when disagreements arise.

Lanre J. Abiola, Marquette 2022, is founder of
Prestige Law Office, LLC, Milwaukee, where he focuses on business law, dental transitions law, estate planning, and probate​. He is currently on the State Bar of Wisconsin Business Law Section board of directors.

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I was talking to an experienced farmer a few years ago about my little farm. I had a few goats, hogs, and chickens. I told him, “I hate goats!” In truth, I do not actually hate goats, but I had developed a dislike of those on my farm.

Peter S. Trotter, Illinois 2000, is vice president, general counsel, and secretary of Mason Companies, Inc., in Chippewa Falls.

After making this strong statement, I felt the need for further…
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Burdensome consumer-like disclosures are making their way into the commercial realm as nine states have enacted legislation mandating that specific disclosures be made to financing recipients in certain commercial financing transactions at (or, in some cases, before) the consummation of the financing transaction.

To date California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, New York, Utah,…
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Business attorneys should proactively reassess their clients’ contracts in response to recent tariffs and the possibility of future tariff increases. These changes can significantly impact clients’ supply chains, pricing structures, and contractual obligations across various industries, and clients must be prepared for the effects this can have on their agreements.

By reviewing and revising contracts now, attorneys can help clients mitigate risks, maintain compliance, and ensure financial stability.

While one could argue that tariff increases have at least some…
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The Delaware legislature has been moving quickly to ensure that Delaware remains the preeminent home of choice for many corporations by amending the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL). The comprehensive changes, known as SB 21, became law on March 25, 2025, when the Delaware House of Representatives passed the bill, and Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signed it into law. A copy of SB 21 as finally adopted is available on the Delaware Legislature website. Delaware’s legislature and governor…
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The legal profession, steeped in tradition and precedent, is undergoing a transformation. Generative AI, particularly large language models (LLMs), have made remarkable strides in understanding and generating human-like text.1 Whether through advanced legal research tools or e-discovery software, it is apparent that AI has a role to play in the legal system. Billable Hour Dilemma For decades, law firms have operated on a simple premise: time equals money. Associates and partners typically track their work in six-minute increments,…
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Cultural competency refers to the ability to understand, communicate, and interact effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds.1 For attorneys, this means recognizing and respecting clients’ values, traditions, and perspectives while tailoring their approach to meet specific needs. This skill requires more than just awareness; it requires understanding different perspectives, reflecting on biases, expanding cultural knowledge, and building cross-cultural competencies.

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Nancy Martinez Ramirez, is a member of the Marquette University Law School Class of 2026, in

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