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Water droplets with PFAS text -- Forever chemical water contamination concept
Water droplets with PFAS text -- Forever chemical water contamination concept

Governor Tony Evers signed into law two laws that are intended to address significant concerns regarding Wisconsin’s regulation of so-called forever chemicals, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These laws, 2025 Wisconsin Act 200 and 201, set a new course and grant new authority to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to investigate and remediate, as well as to issue grants to public and private parties dealing with PFAS contamination. The laws also create narrow liability exemptions for passive receivers…
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Wisconsin employers, insurers and claims professionals should take note of substantial amendments to the Worker’s Compensation Act under 2025 Wisconsin Act 145. Effective April 1, 2026, the Act revises benefit levels, hearing procedure, evidentiary rules, settlement administration, supplemental benefits, PTSD coverage and enforcement provisions relating to insurance compliance.

Among the Act’s immediate monetary changes, the maximum weekly permanent partial disability rate increases to $454 for injuries occurring on and after April 1, 2026, and to $462 for injuries occurring…
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently clarified student questioning conducted by school resource officers in schools may constitute “custodial interrogation” requiring Miranda warnings, even when no arrest occurs. In State v. K.R.C., the Court held that a 12-year-old student was in custody for Miranda purposes when the student was questioned by two police officers in the SRO office. One officer was the school resource officer, and the other officer was not affiliated with the school.

The K.R.C. decision provides important…
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Grooming is destructive. Grooming involves boundary-crossing conduct and private communications intended to build a child’s trust before terribly abusive conduct against the child occurs. Grooming has come into focus as a significant student safety issue with high community interest and now legal prohibitions. On March 6, 2026, Governor Tony Evers signed into law two new bills aimed at strengthening student safety. The Bills define and criminalize grooming of children by individuals in a position of trust (which includes all…
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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has issued a favorable advisory opinion regarding a proposal by an unnamed management entity to operate a laboratory serving patients of urgent care centers it manages. The OIG concluded that the proposed arrangement would not generate prohibited remuneration under the Federal anti-kickback statute, and therefore, would not subject the requestor to administrative sanctions under the relevant sections of the Social Security Act.
The requestor, a management entity affiliated with four urgent care centers,…
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Bottom line: The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has issued a favorable advisory opinion regarding a proposal by a manufacturer of a diagnostic test to waive cost-sharing for certain commercially insured patients. The OIG concluded that the arrangement does not violate the Federal anti-kickback statute or the Beneficiary Inducements CMP, given the specific safeguards in place. Key facts: The Requestor manufactures an FDA-approved, non-invasive colorectal cancer screening test. The proposal involves waiving cost-sharing for commercially insured patients who receive…
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Intravenous (IV) hydration therapy has gained popularity in recent years as a wellness treatment, aimed at those seeking to boost energy, improve immunity, enhance athletic performance, or even find hangover relief. This therapy involves delivering nutrients, and sometimes prescription medications directly into the bloodstream. Results are touted as being immediate absorption, faster relief and more predictable outcomes. But as with any invasive procedure, there are risks for those giving and receiving IV hydration therapy.
Recently, the Wisconsin Department of…
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von Briesen & Roper, s.c. is proud to have 27 attorneys listed as 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyers® and Wisconsin Rising Stars and 3 attorneys named to their “Top” lists.
Top 10: Wisconsin Super Lawyers:

Top 50: Wisconsin Super Lawyers:

Top 25: Women Wisconsin Super Lawyers:

Top 25: Milwaukee Super Lawyers:

Top 25: Madison Super Lawyers:

Wisconsin Super Lawyers:

Wisconsin Rising Stars:

(* indicates lawyers listed for the first time)…
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von Briesen & Roper, s.c., announced today that Matthew J. Van Keulen and Thor C. Jeppson have joined the firm’s Madison office.
Van Keulen is a Shareholder in the Insurance Coverage and Risk Management Section. He focuses his practice on a wide range of coverage issues and draws on his years of experience in private practice and over a decade as a Senior Litigation Attorney for a large insurer. Van Keulen is an adjunct professor at the University of…
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von Briesen & Roper, s.c. announces the opening of its new office in Naples, Florida and welcomes well-established Naples attorneys Jeffrey R. Grant and Joshua A. Grant. von Briesen’s new Naples office is located at 3555 Kraft Road, Suite 402.
Jeffrey R. Grant joins the Firm as a Shareholder, focusing his practice on estate and trust matters with a family-oriented team-based client approach. He has extensive experience in the areas of probate, trust administration, beneficiary representation and estate…
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Preserving lien rights can be important in any type of economy, but is even more important when the economy is uncertain. Taking the following important steps can protect your lien rights on projects located in Wisconsin.

Step 1 – Give Your Initial Lien Notice. On wholly residential projects involving up to four family living units, contractors who have a contract directly with the owner (i.e., prime contractors) who will contract with any subcontractors or suppliers for labor or materials…
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von Briesen & Roper, s.c., announced today that Payton L. Rahn and Mackenzie L. Retzlaff have joined the Milwaukee office.
Rahn is an Associate in the Labor & Employment, Government and School Law Sections. She assists both private employers and governmental entities on a wide range of employment matters. Rahn is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Bar Association, Association for Women Lawyers (AWL) and Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association (MYLA). She received a J.D., cum laude,…
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von Briesen & Roper, s.c., announced today that Andrew P. Brusky has joined the Milwaukee office, Jack G. Lemkuil has joined the Madison & Green Bay offices, and Jarrod J. Papendorf joined the Neenah office.
Brusky is a Shareholder in the Trusts and Estates Section. He focuses his practice on elder and special needs law, estate planning, probate and trust administration. He is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® in Elder Law (2007-2025) and Wisconsin Super Lawyers® (2007-2024).
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), Bureau of Assisted Living (BAL), released updated guidance regarding the use of electronic recording, video monitoring, and filming equipment (collectively, “Monitoring Devices”) in assisted living settings. The goal of this guidance is to balance the use of emerging technologies with residents’ rights to privacy in their homes. This guidance applies to Wisconsin Adult Family Homes (AFHs), Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRFs), and Residential Care Apartment Complexes (RCACs).

Key…
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von Briesen & Roper, s.c. is proud to announce that 103 attorneys are included in the 32nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Among the accolades von Briesen received: four attorneys were named “Lawyer of the Year”, nine lawyers are listed for the first time and 19 attorneys are listed as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
“Lawyer of the Year” Awards: Madison, WI

  • Michael P. Crooks – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • Jenifer L. Kraemer – Construction

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von Briesen & Roper, s.c., today announced that Tristan A. Dollinger has joined the firm’s Milwaukee office as a Shareholder. Dollinger will practice in both the Health Law and Business and Corporate Law Sections. He has significant experience representing long-term care, assisted living, physical and occupational therapy, dental, chiropractic and surgical practices in mergers and acquisitions, transactions, regulatory compliance and corporate governance for clients.
Dollinger is recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in Corporate Governance and…
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