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Althouse

Covers the law and news. From University of Wisconsin Law Professor Ann Althouse.

http://althouse.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
At the Pathway Café...

At the Pathway Café...

... tread gently.
Jun 18
"World's most powerful leaders pose under a dark, ominous storm cloud."

"World's most powerful leaders pose under a dark, ominous storm cloud."

At the G8 meeting, a perfect shot.
Jun 18
"Photographer sues BuzzFeed for $3.6M over viral sharing model."

"Photographer sues BuzzFeed for $3.6M over viral sharing model."

"The copyright issues poses a threat to BuzzFeed and similar websites, including Upworthy and For the Win, which have an editorial model based on finding content — especially images — that readers are likely to share on social…

Rank this Week: 22

Law Rules

Covers dispute resolution and civil litigation. By Michael A. Pollack.

http://lawrules.squarespace.com/journal/

Jun 18
Facilitative vs. Evaluative Mediation

Facilitative vs. Evaluative Mediation

In my last post, I discussed the difference between neutral evaluation and facilitative mediation. Since that time, an article on the same subject appeared in the Wisconsin Lawyer, the official publication of the State Bar of Wisconsin. One…
Apr 6
Neutral evaluation

Neutral evaluation

Sometimes when I am called upon to mediate a dispute, what the parties really seem to be looking for is a neutral evaluation of their legal case or negotiating position. While I am happy to do that for the parties, I make sure to explain…
Feb 26
The Role of Cultural Sensitivity in Modern Mediation

The Role of Cultural Sensitivity in Modern Mediation

A guest blog by Dean Vella* The turn of the 21st century will no doubt be remembered as an age of rapid and dramatic globalization. This coming together of numerous cultures in the marketplace and beyond presents benefits to all. But there…

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WisBlawg

Covers legal research and Internet news & information with an emphasis on Wisconsin. From the University of Wisconsin Law Library and librarian Bonnie Shucha.

http://www.law.wisc.edu/blogs/wisblawg/

Jun 18
Tributes to Three UW Law Profs in Recent Law Review Issue

Tributes to Three UW Law Profs in Recent Law Review Issue

Three UW Law School Professors, Marc Galanter, Neil Komesar, and Jim Jones, have been the subject of tribute issues of law reviews recently. Jim Jones is the subject of the most recent edition of the Wisconsin Law Review, Volume 2013, no 3. …
Jun 18
TrialPad and Other Apps for Legal Professional

TrialPad and Other Apps for Legal Professional

Last month in San Diego, a local news station reported that the District Attorney's office was beginning to use an IPad app in the courtroom. Called TrialPad, the app allows attorneys to view diagrams, pictures and other evidence from a…
Jun 5
Black's Law Dictionary App on Sale Today

Black's Law Dictionary App on Sale Today

If you're thinking of purchasing the Black's Law Dictionary app for your mobile device but are hesitating because of the hefty $50 price tag, you'll be happy to hear that the app is on sale today only (Wed, June 5) for $26.99.

Rank this Week: 251

Wisconsin Employment & Labor Law…

Wisconsin Employment & Labor Law Blog

Focuses on recent developments and news in labor and employment law in Wisconsin and at the federal level. By Randy T. Enochs.

http://milwaukeeemploymentlawyer.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
EEOC Files Suit Against BMW and Family Dollar for Use of Criminal Background Check

EEOC Files Suit Against BMW and Family Dollar for Use of Criminal Background Check

In Wisconsin under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act (WFEA), it is expressly unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a potential or current employee over their arrest and conviction record. However, there is no comparable law…
Jun 4
Georgia Bus Driver Fired Over Facebook Post

Georgia Bus Driver Fired Over Facebook Post

We are several years into the advent of social media websites like Facebook and Twitter and also several years into the legal issues surrounding terminations of employees for the things they post on social media. I have written about…
May 21
WIsconsin May Soon Ban Mandatory Flu Shot

WIsconsin May Soon Ban Mandatory Flu Shot

The mandatory flu shot requirement by many employers has been at the fore of employment law issues in the last couple of years with many employees outraged to learn that the requirement is lawful in nearly every circumstance--as some have…

Rank this Week: 1558

Wisconsin Estate Planning

Covers Wisconsin estate planning, elder law, probate and trust administration, real estate law, business organization, and individual income tax preparation. By Tesar Law Group, S.C.

http://blog.tesarlaw.com/

Jun 17
If Death Occurs, What Becomes of the RMD on an Inherited IRA?

If Death Occurs, What Becomes of the RMD on an Inherited IRA?

Help your loved ones avoid hassle by communicating and keeping accurate records regarding your IRA.
Jun 14
Can You Transfer IRA Funds to Charity?

Can You Transfer IRA Funds to Charity?

For those individuals who have accumulated a lot of money in their IRA, but don’t need it to live one, may wish to take advantage of the charitable IRA rollover strategy.
Jun 12
Estate Planning for Your Digital Asset

Estate Planning for Your Digital Asset

Without proper digital asset estate planning and a comprehensive and updated list of accounts and passwords, your loved ones will have a difficult time in accessing and closing your accounts.

Rank this Week: 561

Wisconsin-Consumer Blog

Information for consumers on their legal rights in consumer and employment matters. By Gordon Leech.

http://wisconsin-consumer.com/

Jun 14
Wisconsin Workers Will Find it Harder to Get and Keep Unemployment Benefits in 2013

Wisconsin Workers Will Find it Harder to Get and Keep Unemployment Benefits in 2013

Wisconsin’s Joint Finance Committee recently approved a modification to the state budget bill, 2013 Assembly Bill 40, for 2013-2015 that substantially curtails unemployment benefits to Wisconsin workers. The modification broadens the…
Feb 6
How to Secure Your Credit Reports After Identity Theft under Wisconsin Law

How to Secure Your Credit Reports After Identity Theft under Wisconsin Law

If you are a Wisconsin resident and the victim of identity theft or fraud, you have the right to place Security Freeze on your consumer files with the 3 national consumer credit reporting agencies, Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. This makes…
Feb 6
How to Secure Your Credit Reports After Identity Theft under Federal Law

How to Secure Your Credit Reports After Identity Theft under Federal Law

If you are the victim of identity theft or fraud, you have the right to place a fraud alert on your consumer files with the 3 national consumer credit reporting agencies, Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. This makes it harder for ……

Rank this Week: 1009

The Virtual Attorney Blog

Covers estate planning and business law. By Michael Brennan.

http://thevirtualattorney.com/blog

Jun 12
Simplified Probate in Wisconsin

Simplified Probate in Wisconsin

Last week I shared a few basics about possible simplified probate procedures available in Illinois and Minnesota and today we’ll wrap up our Midwestern exploration with a look at some simplified probate procedures that may be…
Jun 7
Simplified Probate in Minnesota

Simplified Probate in Minnesota

Yesterday, I shared a few basics about possible simplified probate procedures available in Illinois and today we’ll look at some simplified probate procedures that may be potentially available for anyone subject to the Minnesota probate…
Jun 5
Simplified Probate in Illinoi

Simplified Probate in Illinoi

As I pointed out in the last post, What the Heck is Probate?, typical probate procedures can often times be burdensome to the personal representative, costly to the estate, and time consuming for beneficiaries that may need funds distributed.…

Rank this Week: 1895

Wisconsin Bankruptcy Blog

Provides information on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. By Gregory A. Holbus.

http://wisconsinbankruptcy.blogspot.com/

Jun 12
May 2013 Foreclosure Statistic

May 2013 Foreclosure Statistic

Brown 49 Calumet 5 Door 5 Florence 0 Fond du Lac 15 Forest 3 Green Lake 1 Kewaunee 2 Langlade 5 Manitowoc 18 Marinette 10 Marquette 2 Meonominee 0 Oconto 10 Outagamie 25 Shawano 7 Sheboygan 23 Waupaca 18 Waushara 8…
Jun 12
Lanning for Chapter 7

Lanning for Chapter 7

We have just celebrated the three year anniversary of Hamilton v. Lanning, the U.S. Supreme Court decision that finally put to rest whether bankruptcy judges had authority to consider factors other than historical data when computing…
Jun 5
Separately Classified Unsecured Debts in Chapter 13

Separately Classified Unsecured Debts in Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of the bankruptcy code provides for, among other things, the curing of priority debts, such as taxes and child support. This is a good thing, because most priority debts are non-dischargeable, so by having them fully paid in…

Rank this Week: 1888

Arnstein & Lehr LLP Legal News

Features news, publications, events and cases.

http://legalnews.arnstein.com

Jun 12
William Anaya authors article on ASTM due diligence standard

William Anaya authors article on ASTM due diligence standard

Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner William J. Anaya authored an article titled “New Wine in Old Bottles? Something Old and Something New in Environmental Due Diligence Standards – ASTM International Proposes Due Diligence…
Jun 12
Samuel Sheldon and Steven Appelbaum secure trial victory in bankruptcy court

Samuel Sheldon and Steven Appelbaum secure trial victory in bankruptcy court

Arnstein & Lehr Miami Associates Samuel M. Sheldon and Steven M. Appelbaum recently secured a victory for three firm clients in a trial before Judge Robert Mark of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. The…
Jun 12
Miami Associates secure trial victory against fraudulent concealment claim

Miami Associates secure trial victory against fraudulent concealment claim

Arnstein & Lehr Miami Associates Samuel M. Sheldon and Steven M. Appelbaum recently secured a trial victory before Judge Robert Mark of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. In the case, the plaintiffs asserted…

Rank this Week: 529

Madison Bike Blog

Focuses on Wisconsin bicycle laws, advocacy, biking issues, bike races, bicycle legal news. By Clayton Griessmeyer.

http://madtownbicyclelawyer.blogspot.com/

Jun 12
Summer in Wisconsin

Summer in Wisconsin

Summer is finally here. Last night the Capital Brewery Bike Club ride was hot and hilly. The Club rides every Tues. and Thurs. night leaving the brewery at 5:45 p.m. There are three different routes each night, fast, medium,…
Jun 6
Can a Car Cross the Centerline to Pass a Bicyclist in Wisconsin?

Can a Car Cross the Centerline to Pass a Bicyclist in Wisconsin?

Many drivers get aggravated by bicycles on roadways. Some of the time the anger is caused by bicyclists not riding properly and taking up too much of the road. Other times it seems the drivers are just angry that people…
May 23
Traffic Circles and Bicyclist

Traffic Circles and Bicyclist

Recently a traffic circle is the city of Vancouver was removed after the city council learned it ranked in the top 10 intersections for car-bike crashes. A local cyclist described difficulty in seeing cars around the corners. Here…

Rank this Week: 3158

Wisconsin Probate & Estate…

Wisconsin Probate & Estate Planning Blog

Covers estate planning, trusts and wills. By Krause Law Offices LLC.

http://www.madisontrustlaw.com/

Jun 11
Proper Wisconsin End-of-Life Planning Documents Can Save Your Family Anguish... and Money

Proper Wisconsin End-of-Life Planning Documents Can Save Your Family Anguish... and Money

Wisconsin law permits Wisconsinites to create a "Declaration to Physicians," often commonly known as a "living will," to provide instructions regarding medical care in certain circumstances. A living will can be an essential part of a…
Jun 6
Using the Wisconsin Marital Property Act to Facilitate Your Estate Plan

Using the Wisconsin Marital Property Act to Facilitate Your Estate Plan

A little more than a quarter-century ago, the state Legislature passed the Wisconsin Marital Property Act (MPA). This statute, along with the state's law regarding trust funding, provides a significant degree of flexibility to certain…
Jun 3
The Importance of Selecting the Right Agents for Your Wisconsin Powers of Attorney

The Importance of Selecting the Right Agents for Your Wisconsin Powers of Attorney

Many Wisconsin residents, as they set about creating an estate plan, give considerable thought to the distribution of their assets. Sometimes, though, they neglect to give a similar degree of consideration to the part of their estate plan…

Rank this Week: 2628

The Tax Law Forum

Covers Federal and Wisconsin tax law issues. By Rob Teuber.

http://www.taxlawforum.com/

Jun 10
The Rules Still Matter

The Rules Still Matter

There has been a rash of scandals plaguing the Internal Revenue Service over the past many weeks. These scandals include the targeting of conservative groups seeking tax exemption, the disclosure of confidential information to opposition…
Sep 7
Friday's Tax Quote - September 7, 2012

Friday's Tax Quote - September 7, 2012

“We have come to love income tax laws so much that we have chosen to have a lot of them.
Aug 31
Friday's Tax Quote - August 31, 2012

Friday's Tax Quote - August 31, 2012

“By this time fashion had condemned the beard in every other country in Europe, and with a voice more potent than popes or emperors, had banished it from civilized society. But this only made the Russians cling more fondly to their…

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Gray On Claims

Covers claim construction and patent law. By Justin E. Gray.

http://www.grayonclaims.com/home/

Jun 7
Cybor Watch: Additional Briefs Filed in En Banc De Novo Claim Construction Appeal

Cybor Watch: Additional Briefs Filed in En Banc De Novo Claim Construction Appeal

Lighting Ballast Control LLC v. Philips Electronics North America Corporation This blog is continuing work on collecting all of the briefs filed (both by the parties and amici) in the pending Lighting Ballast appeal regarding…
May 31
Cybor Watch: Collection of Briefs Filed in En Banc De Novo Claim Construction Appeal

Cybor Watch: Collection of Briefs Filed in En Banc De Novo Claim Construction Appeal

Lighting Ballast Control LLC v. Philips Electronics North America Corporation This blog is working to collect all of the briefs filed (both by the parties and amici) in the pending Lighting Ballast appeal regarding de novo review of claim…
May 3
Federal Circuit Summarily Affirms District Court Decision Dismissing False Marking Case

Federal Circuit Summarily Affirms District Court Decision Dismissing False Marking Case

Public Patent Foundation, Inc. v. McNeil-PPC, Inc.(Fed. Cir. May 3, 2013) (nonprecedential) In this case, the Federal Circuit issued an order summarily affirming a district court's decision dismissing a qui tam false marking case pursuant to…

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Tristan Pettit's Landlord-Tenant…

Tristan Pettit's Landlord-Tenant Law Blog

Discusses various aspects of landlord-tenant law and comments on various court decisions within the areas of real estate and property law.

http://petriestocking.com/blog

Jun 6
Court of Appeals Decision Reminds Landlords To Review Their Nonstandard Rental Provisions Before Making Deductions from A Tenant’s Security Deposit

Court of Appeals Decision Reminds Landlords To Review Their Nonstandard Rental Provisions Before Making Deductions from A Tenant’s Security Deposit

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals, in an unpublished decision dated May 9, 2013, held that a landlord wrongfully withheld a portion of his tenants’ security deposit for costs incurred when attempting to re-rent the…
May 28
AASEW Meeting: Is Property Management An Art or A Science? – June 17, 2013 at 7 pm.

AASEW Meeting: Is Property Management An Art or A Science? – June 17, 2013 at 7 pm.

Join the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin on June 17th as we have masters of the craft present on Best Practices in Property Management along with the legal ramifications of failing to follow the rules. SE Wisconsin…
May 6
AASEW Meeting: Financing Real Estate In Today’s Market —- May 20, 2013

AASEW Meeting: Financing Real Estate In Today’s Market —- May 20, 2013

Please join me at the AASEW‘s next monthly membership meeting where we will discuss Financing Real Estate in Today’s Market. When: Monday May 20th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Best Western, 1005 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield 53005…

Rank this Week: 5083

Authentic Law Marketing Blog

By Ferris Consulting.

http://www.authenticlawmarketing.com

May 22
Take Charge of Your Law Practice Brand

Take Charge of Your Law Practice Brand

A challenge many lawyers face is finding the balance between client work and growing a legal practice. How do you find the time to do both effectively? One solution is to focus on attracting better clients, not just "more" clients. This…
Feb 19
Qualities of Successful Collaborative Law Professional

Qualities of Successful Collaborative Law Professional

The most frequent question I am asked is how do I get more collaborative cases? Why are some Collaborative Law professionals attracting more collaborative cases than others? What are the qualities of a successful collaborative professional? I…
Jul 18
Why Your Online Lawyer Bio Matters?

Why Your Online Lawyer Bio Matters?

Sometimes it is the little things that can make a big difference in growing a law practice. Often, lawyers will avoid marketing because it will take too much time or it is an activity outside of their comfort zone.

Rank this Week: 4755

Wisconsin Business Law Blog

By Schober & Mitchell, S.C.

http://www.wisconsinbusinesslawblog.com

May 10
Attorneys Speaking at Local Title 19 Seminar

Attorneys Speaking at Local Title 19 Seminar

Two of our firm’s estate planning experts will be speaking about on asset preservation at an upcoming event to occur May 22 at The Legend at Bristlecone Pines, near Hartland. John Sage and Patricia Prestash will present…
Mar 26
Business Deductions Passed as a Result of the Fiscal Cliff

Business Deductions Passed as a Result of the Fiscal Cliff

While the new tax law was aimed at averting the “fiscal cliff,” it contained some provisions which benefitted American business. As I see it, here they are: Section 179 Deductions – in 2012, Section 179 (first year…
Feb 13
Trucking Companies’ Biggest Headaches: Overweight Ticket

Trucking Companies’ Biggest Headaches: Overweight Ticket

Recently, one of my partners, Eric Raskopf, published the following on his legal blog, On Legal Ground. For those of you running trucks who occasionally get stopped for overweight tickets, it may provide you with a cost effective way to get…

Rank this Week: 4404

Drunk Driving in Wisconsin

Covers drunk driving laws, studies and surveys. By Tracey A. Wood.

http://drunkdrivinglawwi.blogspot.com/

Apr 4
Drug Dog's Nose Violates 4th Amendment Right

Drug Dog's Nose Violates 4th Amendment Right

The Supreme Court issued its opinion in Florida v. Jardines today, holding that a dog sniff at the front door of a house where the police suspected drugs where being grown constitutes a search for purposes of the Fourth Amendment. …
Jan 27
Is http://www.VanWagnerWood.com Authoritative?

Is http://www.VanWagnerWood.com Authoritative?

Is the VanWagnerWood.com website authoritative?We often receive phone calls from students asking if they can cite our website in their papers due to the tremendous volume of informative data and interpretations on it (most of the thanks for…
Sep 13
Are BB Guns Firearms?

Are BB Guns Firearms?

Question: Is a BB gun a firearm for purposes of Wisconsin’s laws prohibiting possession of a firearm by a felon?Answer: A BB gun is not a firearm under Wisconsin laws.As well, air guns, spring guns and blow guns are not classified as…

Rank this Week: 2629

Wisconsin Family Lawyer Blog

Covers child placement, property division and other family law issues. By Wessel, Lehker & Fumelle Inc.

http://www.wisconsinfamilylawyerblog.com/

Mar 25
MORE ON CONCEALING INCOME

MORE ON CONCEALING INCOME

Late last year we blogged about our continuing efforts to uncover accurate income information for former spouses/partners despite their efforts to conceal their income or assets. The February 2013 Newsletter from Tracy Coenen and Sequence…
Oct 12
COOPERATION/COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR ATTORNEY

COOPERATION/COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR ATTORNEY

Throughout your legal representation, it is imperative that you respond to your attorney in a timely manner when information is requested. Most often a hearing date is coming up and we must adhere to court deadlines to exchange documentation…
Sep 19
CONCEALING INCOME

CONCEALING INCOME

About once a year here at Wessel, Lehker & Fumelle we encounter an opposing party who is intent on hiding income. A party's income, of course, is highly relevant information for purposes of setting maintenance (alimony), establishing child…

Rank this Week: 3567

N & L Blawg

Covers criminal and family law legal issues in Wisconsin. By Nelson & Lindquist S.C.

http://lawyersofwisconsin.com/

Feb 8
When does “Harassment” get you a restraining order?

When does “Harassment” get you a restraining order?

Wisconsin has defined harassment in Wis. Stat. §813.125(1) as any of the following: “(a) Striking, shoving, kicking or otherwise subjecting another person to physical contact; engaging in an act that would constitute abuse under…
Sep 24
Child Support, does is ever really get reviewed?

Child Support, does is ever really get reviewed?

Child support is like anything child related when it comes to the court, always susceptible for review. Child support is governed by Wisconsin Statute DCF 150. Once child support has been set, either parent can request review after three…
Sep 11
There is always something…

There is always something…

It has been some time since I provided an updated Blog post. Why is that? I went so far as to schedule a time every two weeks on my calendar to set aside just so I can write this and provide just a little bit of information on our website and…

Rank this Week: 4540

Wisconsin Lawyers Blog

Covers business, environmental, personal injury, real estate, sports and entertainment and tax law.

http://www.wisconsin-lawyers-blog.com

Jan 17
Recovery of Damages for Lost Profit

Recovery of Damages for Lost Profit

Economic damages can be thought of as either a reduction in business value or lost profits. In this blog, I will focus on lost profits and some key considerations to keep in mind when performing these types of engagements. The purpose of…
Oct 8
What lien rights do I have as a commercial sub-contractor?

What lien rights do I have as a commercial sub-contractor?

The short answer is potentially a fair amount of rights, though as with many things it depends. In general residential work, the main mechanism for enforcing payment for both general contractors and sub-contractors is through the use of…
Apr 6
USPTO Proposes Increased Patent Fee

USPTO Proposes Increased Patent Fee

The USPTO released their proposed fee increases for the next fiscal year. Though most of the increases are moderate, there are some significant increases:

Rank this Week: 2761

Bev Butula's Blog

From the Wisconsin Law Journal.

http://www.wislawjournal.com/type.cfm/Bev%20Butula

Nov 26
Oil recycler to pay $140K for hazardous waste violation

Oil recycler to pay $140K for hazardous waste violation

An oil recycling facility in Waukesha County will pay $140,000 in fines to the state for 11 violations of
Nov 26
Obama administration moves forward on health care regulations

Obama administration moves forward on health care regulations

The Obama administration has issued proposed rules under the Affordable Care Act that prohibit insurers from discriminating against people with preexisting health conditions and that outline policies and standards for health benefit plans and…
Nov 26
BLAWG LOG: Important elder law number updates for 2013

BLAWG LOG: Important elder law number updates for 2013

The Social Security Administration recently announced that the monthly Social Security and Supplemental Securi

Rank this Week: 85

Wisconsin Workers' Compensation…

Wisconsin Workers' Compensation Experts

Covers trends and developments in workers’ compensation law, in Wisconsin and throughout the United States. By Domer Law.

http://www.wisworkcompexperts.com/

Nov 26
Truck Drivers Beware – Your Insurance May Not be What You Think

Truck Drivers Beware – Your Insurance May Not be What You Think

Posted in fighting fraudTruckersUncategorizedworkers compensation
Nov 22
Boston Globe: Teen Work Related Injuries a “Major Problem”

Boston Globe: Teen Work Related Injuries a “Major Problem”

Posted in workers compensation
Nov 19
How To Manage Worry Without Medication

How To Manage Worry Without Medication

Posted in doctors and medical

Rank this Week: 4036

Lakeblawg

Covers consumer and business bankruptcy, and mortgage foreclosure defense. By Lake Law.

http://www.lakelaw.com/blog/

Nov 9
Changes to the MMM Program: News for Eastern District of Wisconsin Chapter 13 Client

Changes to the MMM Program: News for Eastern District of Wisconsin Chapter 13 Client

The Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin created the MMM (mortgage modification mediation) program about a year and a half ago to help make modifications in Chapter 13s easier. So far, it has had quite a few success…
Nov 5
Chapter 13 Trustee accepting online payments – more convenience for debtors!

Chapter 13 Trustee accepting online payments – more convenience for debtors!

In a Chapter 13, most of our clients have two options in making the Chapter 13 plan payments to the Trustee: Payment through a payroll deduction, or payments by certified funds sent monthly. Each works well, but neither is as simple and…
Oct 29
When complications with bankruptcy filing fees means more trouble

When complications with bankruptcy filing fees means more trouble

Every bankruptcy case requires a filing fee. As mentioned last week, the filing fee for Chapter 11 bankruptcies is set to increase in November. Chapter 7 filing fees are currently $306, and Chapter 13 filing fees are $281. In nearly…

Rank this Week: 3536

Oconomowoc Law Blog

Covers elder law and estate planning. By Swendson/Fey Law Ltd.

http://wisconsintrustsandwills.com/family/

Nov 6
What and When Should You Tell Your Children About Their Inheritance?

What and When Should You Tell Your Children About Their Inheritance?

Not many parents like to talk to their children about their wealth. How much money people have is usually considered a private matter, something it’s not polite to talk about, but not talking to children about how much they may inherit…
Oct 24
Planning For Incapacity and Long-Term Care

Planning For Incapacity and Long-Term Care

With people living longer due to advances in medicine and changes in lifestyle, odds are that most of us will become disabled for some time before we die and may need long-term care. Unfortunately, too few plan for an event that is more…
Oct 19
Life Insurance: How Much and What Kind?

Life Insurance: How Much and What Kind?

Life insurance can be an affordable way to provide for our children, spouse, a sibling, aging parents and others if we should die while they are depending on us. Life insurance proceeds can provide extra income to help pay ongoing household…

Rank this Week: 4851

Wisconsin Criminal Law

Covers Wisconsin criminal laws and cases. By Christopher Van Wagner.

http://wisconsincriminallaw.blogspot.com/

Oct 26
THE SCORN OF KIDDIE PORN, OR JUST AN INNOCENT MISTAKE, OFFICER?

THE SCORN OF KIDDIE PORN, OR JUST AN INNOCENT MISTAKE, OFFICER?

“THE SCORN OF KIDDIE PORN, OR JUST AN INNOCENT MISTAKE, OFFICER?”
Nov 4
When can you pull the gun?

When can you pull the gun?

Caller: What is the definition of the word threatened? What does it mean? When can you pull the gun?If a person is carrying concealed, they will be more likely to use a gun to protect themselves.
Nov 4
Carrying Concealed Weapon Law & Protecting Family, Home & Property

Carrying Concealed Weapon Law & Protecting Family, Home & Property

Caller: Can I use a gun to protect my family in my home and my property with the new CCW law?Let’s break that down into two questions. First, does the new concealed carry law allow you to protect your family in your home?

Rank this Week: 5185

TechLawBlog

Covers technology, social media and intellectual property issues. By Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek.

http://www.whdlaw.com/Blog.aspx

Sep 18
Is Your University’s Cloud Contract Compliant?

Is Your University’s Cloud Contract Compliant?

Reviewing and negotiating an IT contract on behalf of a university can be a daunting task. It requires a firm grasp of both technical and legal jargon. In addition, it requires an awareness of the institution’s obligations to comply with…
Jun 17
Outsourcing Review: PCI Data Security Standards for Mobile Payment

Outsourcing Review: PCI Data Security Standards for Mobile Payment

The mobile payment industry is exploding and the framework of regulations governing mobile payments is evolving at a similar speed. Gartner, Inc.
Jun 11
Outsourcing Review: 2012 Working Paper on Outsourcing IT to the Cloud

Outsourcing Review: 2012 Working Paper on Outsourcing IT to the Cloud

Companies continue to move IT operations to the cloud given the efficiencies and convenience offered by cloud environments. While the cloud is often seen as a practical technological and financial solution by CIOs and CFOs, it conversely…

Rank this Week: 2927

PerryLieuallen.com

Covers criminal defense issues.

http://ozaukeecountycriminaldefenselawyer.com/

Mar 6
Judge temporarily stops new voter ID law

Judge temporarily stops new voter ID law

A Wisconsin judge on Tuesday granted a temporary injunction to groups trying to stop the state's controversial new voter identification law.
Feb 6
Facebook After Death: What Should the Law Say?

Facebook After Death: What Should the Law Say?

When you die, your social media presence lives on. But should it? Lawmakers and lawyers are tackling the question of what should happen to your digital life after death. The Uniform Law Commission recently approved a study committee on…
Oct 31
November 1st - Wisconsin is the 49th State to Allow People to Carry Concealed Weapon

November 1st - Wisconsin is the 49th State to Allow People to Carry Concealed Weapon

A concealed weapon may include a handgun, a knife (excluding switchblades), an electric weapon, or a billy club.Under the law, anyone who wants to carry a concealed weapon must obtain a permit from the Wisconsin Department of Justice.The…

Rank this Week: 4267

Job Matters Blog

Provides information for employees and consumers on their legal rights in employment matters. By Gordon Leech.

http://jobmatters.info

Dec 21
New Employee Protections in Wisconsin for Reporting Suspected Child Abuse

New Employee Protections in Wisconsin for Reporting Suspected Child Abuse

As of December 9, 2011, new changes in Wisconsin law provide greater protection to employees that report suspected child abuse. 2011 Wisconsin Act 81 enlarged both the scope of employees protected and the nature of adverse employment actions…
Oct 20
Wisconsin Family Medical Leave Includes Domestic Partner

Wisconsin Family Medical Leave Includes Domestic Partner

As of June 29, 2009, the Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Act (WFMLA) includes protecting employees that need leave for a domestic partner. The WFMLA is at sec. 103.10 of the Wisconsin Statutes. This law provides additional protections not…
Mar 22
Verbal Complaint About Unpaid Overtime & Minimum Wages Are Protected by the Fair Labor Standards Act

Verbal Complaint About Unpaid Overtime & Minimum Wages Are Protected by the Fair Labor Standards Act

The U.S. Supreme Court decided that both verbal and written complaints by an employee about violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) are considered protected conduct under the anti-retaliation provisions of the law. These…

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Wisconsin Estate Planning and Tax…

Wisconsin Estate Planning and Tax Law Blog

Commentary on estate planning, tax law, and elder law. By Nathan J. Dosch.

http://www.wisconsinestateandtaxblog.com/

Apr 12
Upcoming Webinar: Estate Planning for Digital Asset

Upcoming Webinar: Estate Planning for Digital Asset

On Wednesday, April 20th at 11am (central) Digital Estate Planning, LLC is sponsoring 1.5 hour seminar titled, "Estate Planning for Digital Assets." I will be presenting along with Attorney Joe Boucher from Neider & Boucher, S.C. and…
Apr 1
Wisconsin Lawyer Article on Estate Planning for Digital Asset

Wisconsin Lawyer Article on Estate Planning for Digital Asset

I have been meaning to post a link and video from an article Attorney Joe Boucher and I were fortunate enough write for the Wisconsin Lawyer magazine in December 2010 titled, E-Legacy: Estate Planning for Digital Assets. The State Bar of…
Jan 26
IRS Wins S-Corp Compensation Case

IRS Wins S-Corp Compensation Case

The case, Watson, P.C. v.

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Divorce in Wisconsin

Covers divorce and family law issues in Wisconsin. By Lakeland Law Firm.

http://divorceinwisconsin.blogspot.com/

Nov 14
Waukesha County Specific Rule Change

Waukesha County Specific Rule Change

Normally, I try to make blog postings Wisconsin specific, not county specific. However, there has been a rule change in Waukesha County that will effect anyone paying or receiving child support under a Waukesha County order. If your child…
Sep 16
Recommended Read

Recommended Read

For anyone looking for information about the impact divorce or legal separation on children of various ages, I recommend a book by Marc J. Ackerman titled Does Wednesday Mean Mom's House or Dad's? (ISBN 978-0-470-12753-7). Less than 250…
Jan 31
Non-Divorce

Non-Divorce

With this recession has come a variety of articles about the non-divorce or roommate living arrangement between spouses. Whatever you call it, staying together because you cannot afford to live in two households can work. However, there are…

Rank this Week: 4768

Background Matters Blog

Covers background investigations and reports in consumer and employment matters. By Gordon Leech.

http://backgroundmatters.info

Oct 21
Employer Use of Credit Reports in Hiring Under Review by State

Employer Use of Credit Reports in Hiring Under Review by State

The Wall Street Journal reports today, October 21, 2010, that the use of credit reports or credit histories of job applicants, "a common practice among employers– is coming under fire." Employer Credit Checks on Job Seekers Draw Scrutiny,…
Sep 1
Questions to Ask When An Employer Fires or Terminates an Employee or Rejects an Applicant based on a Background Check

Questions to Ask When An Employer Fires or Terminates an Employee or Rejects an Applicant based on a Background Check

Here is what I typically look for in Background Investigation – Employment cases where an employer terminates an employee or refuses to consider or hire an applicant for employment based on a background check or credit report. The Fair…
May 3
Gordon Leech quoted in Associated Press Article on Background Check

Gordon Leech quoted in Associated Press Article on Background Check

On April 30, 2010, Associated Press Reporter Todd Richmond interviewed Gordon Leech regarding a story he was investigating on Background Reports sold by Wisconsin’s Criminal Information Bureau. In the story he wrote, he quoted Attorney…

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Not Guilty!

A forum for those who feel they have been blind-sided by the justice system and seek to defend their rights and their innocence. By Sydne French.

http://sfrenchlaw.blogspot.com/

May 29
What will I get for a 3rd OWI?

What will I get for a 3rd OWI?

There is no short answer for this question. Sentencing of OWI cases depends upon many factors. There are sentencing guidelines in place, however, that judges follow when sentencing individuals for OWIs. The guidelines are different for each…
Feb 27
What will I get for a 3rd OWI?

What will I get for a 3rd OWI?

There is no short answer for this question. Sentencing of OWI cases depends upon many factors. There are guidelines in place, however, that judges follow when sentencing individuals for OWIs. The guidelines are different for each county in…
Jan 1
Is there a way to stop the DOT from suspending my license before my case is over?

Is there a way to stop the DOT from suspending my license before my case is over?

Possibly. If you have filed the Department of Transportation (DOT) form requesting an "administrative suspension review hearing" before the 10 day deadline, you or your lawyer will have a chance to cross examine the officer who arrested you…

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Presumption of Innocence

Covers Wisconsin criminal and DUI laws. By the Birdsall Law Offices.

http://presumptionofinnocence.blogspot.com/

Feb 9
A Wall of Justice....

A Wall of Justice....

Recently the court of appeals basically attacked former Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Joseph Wall in opinion vacating the sentence of Landry Harris on drug charges because, they said, his comments at sentencing were capable of being…
Jan 26
Computer Kiddie Porn Acquital

Computer Kiddie Porn Acquital

I have just finished a very complicated (on one level) and simple (on another level) case involving kiddie porn that was found on a computer. The complicated part was challenging the fact that digital imaging technology is of such a…
Nov 3
Prison for OWI's not the answer

Prison for OWI's not the answer

Apparently the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has been purchased by the Mother's Against Drunk Drivers. For the last two weeks, the state's largest newspaper has run a series of very long articles detailing the tragedy of drunk driving -…

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