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Who’s Doing What: New hires across Milwaukee (access required)

Anthony Anzelmo and David Eckhardt have joined Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek SC, Milwaukee.

JOB CITES: No luck required for employers that follow tip pool law

POSTED: Monday, May 13th, 2013 at 1:34 pm

BY: Aaron Graf

You’ve got to ask yourself one question: Is my practice of tip pooling rendering my use of the minimum wage tip credit improper?

Owner’s death delays Arctic lawsuit (access required)

Settlement talks in a wage lawsuit against Arctic Landscape and Design LLC have resumed following a pause in the case after company owner Arnold Kellenberger died.

House of Correction lawsuit in limbo (access required)

POSTED: Thursday, April 18th, 2013 at 12:22 pm

BY: Beth Kevit, beth.kevit@wislawjournal.com

A judge delayed a decision Thursday on whether Sheriff David Clarke Jr.’s lawsuit over House of Correction control will go to trial.

Who’s Doing What: New hires at Michael Best & Friedrich; Carr makes partner at Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan (access required)

Nicholas Boerke and Rachel Farrington have joined Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Milwaukee.

House of Correction resolution could add to sheriff’s lawsuit (access required)

POSTED: Thursday, March 7th, 2013 at 2:12 pm

BY: Beth Kevit, beth.kevit@wislawjournal.com

An effort to smooth the transfer of control of Milwaukee County’s House of Correction from Sheriff David Clarke Jr. to Interim Superintendent Michael Hafemann could backfire.

JOB CITES: High court’s decision will impact how lawyers defend employment claims

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide a case that may have a significant impact on how employers approach defending claims under multiple federal employment laws.

Q&As mark next step in House of Correction lawsuit (UPDATE) (access required)

POSTED: Monday, February 25th, 2013 at 5:01 pm

BY: Beth Kevit, beth.kevit@wislawjournal.com

The outcome of a lawsuit over control of the House of Correction in Franklin could depend on Milwaukee County’s responses to written questions from the attorney representing Sheriff David Clarke Jr.

Judge delays decision on House of Correction control (UPDATE) (access required)

POSTED: Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 at 2:26 pm

BY: Beth Kevit, beth.kevit@wislawjournal.com

Milwaukee County will have to wait until Monday to learn whether one of its employees can be questioned in Sheriff David Clarke Jr.’s lawsuit over control of the House of Correction in Franklin.

JOB CITES: The EEOC and you

POSTED: Thursday, February 14th, 2013 at 2:18 pm

BY: Matthew J. Feery

For employers who have had the good fortune not to face an employment discrimination claim — a development that can seem like a matter of when rather than if depending on how long you’ve been in business and how many employees you have — the dealings with a government agency such as the EEOC can be a daunting proposition.

Who’s Doing What: Promotions, honors at a number of firms (access required)

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin named Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP, Milwaukee, its Outstanding 2012 Corporation of the Year.

Fasi fulfills a childhood dream (access required)

POSTED: Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 at 2:20 pm

BY: Mary Beth Matzek

Joseph Fasi II found his career path between commercial breaks.

Gonzalez attorney Ruiz takes nothing for granted (access required)

POSTED: Friday, January 11th, 2013 at 10:56 am

BY: JESSICA STEPHEN

From where she started – moving more often than not around the inner city of Milwaukee, even spending time in a shelter – Anique Ruiz never expected to end up an e-discovery attorney and law student mentor.

JOB CITES: Don’t be afraid to care about subordinates

POSTED: Friday, January 4th, 2013 at 2:52 pm

BY: Aaron Graf

A friend recently shared with me that she was “afraid to care” when it came to the subordinates she encounters on a daily basis. Especially during this holiday season, it struck me as a sad commentary on what the exponential growth of lawsuits has done to the important interpersonal and professional relationships in the workplace.

JOB CITES: Don’t be fooled: Labor laws apply to nonunion employers

POSTED: Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 at 2:28 pm

BY: WARREN E BULIOX, ESQ.

Consider the following scenario: You are a nonunion employer who has just conducted an internal investigation into a harassment complaint by an employee (let’s call her Monica).

JOB CITES: A post-Oktoberfest chaser on voting leave

POSTED: Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 at 2:30 pm

BY: Suzanne Glisch

I recently returned from Oktoberfest. And no, I am not talking about the Oktoberfest held in La Crosse — I am talking about the real deal in München, Germany.

Who’s Doing What: Whyte Hirschboeck elects shareholders; new hires at several firms (access required)

Andrew Bezouska joined Buelow Vetter Buikema Olson & Vliett LLC, Waukesha. Bezouska’s practice focuses on employee benefits. He earned his law degree from Marquette University Law School in 2004.

JOB CITES: Being aware of ‘anti-fat prejudice’ is worth its weight

A good friend of mine — not named Warren — is around 5-foot-9 with boots on, and over the last few years or so has fluctuated between 185 and 200 pounds.

Who’s Doing What: Dane County Bar awards grants; von Briesen & Roper moves (access required)

The Dane County Bar Association’s Delivery of Legal Services Committee announced organizations that received grants for projects that extend legal services and information to the Dane County community.

JOB CITES: Yes, Virginia, there is individual liability

POSTED: Wednesday, June 13th, 2012 at 2:49 pm

BY: MARCIE B CORNFIELD, ESQ.

Dear Shirley:

Because you are head of Human Resources, I am aware that under company policy I need to run all recommendations for termination decisions by you and receive approval before moving forward.

Milwaukee County sheriff’s lawsuit against commission to get new judge (access required)

A lawsuit filed by Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke against the Milwaukee County Civil Service Commission over the layoffs of three captains is changing courtrooms.

Who’s Doing What: Lawyers on the rise (access required)

John Daniels Jr., chairman of Quarles & Brady LLP, Milwaukee, received the Friend of the University Award from the Marquette University Alumni Association. The award recognizes distinguished leadership and/or service to Marquette University by a nonalumnus/alumna. Daniels was selected due to his work as a supporter of Marquette’s Urban Scholars Program, which provides 10 full-tuition [...]

JOB CITES: The other office politics

POSTED: Monday, April 30th, 2012 at 2:12 pm

BY: Matthew J. Feery

Over the years, I have noticed that there are two general questions I receive when people find out I practice employment law.

JOB CITES: No compensatory (or punitive damages) for you!

POSTED: Friday, March 9th, 2012 at 2:41 pm

BY: Aaron Graf

Watching the process of employment discrimination claims in Wisconsin in recent years, I’m reminded of one of my favorite episodes of “Seinfeld.”

Despite cost, court sees value in State Bar audit (access required)

POSTED: Friday, January 20th, 2012 at 3:02 pm

BY: Jack Zemlicka, jack.zemlicka@wislawjournal.com

As the state Supreme Court inches closer toward a performance audit of the State Bar of Wisconsin, some say the endeavor would be a waste of time and money.

JOB CITES: How firms can take on the ‘work-life balance’ debate

POSTED: Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at 1:43 pm

BY: MARCIE B CORNFIELD, ESQ.

According to a New York Times article written by Tara Parker Pope, about 100 million Americans, nearly half of all adults, are unmarried.

Who’s Doing What: Firms earn awards (access required)

Find out who’s doing what and who’s on the move in the legal community.

Justices, attorneys divided on need for State Bar review (UPDATE) (access required)

For the first time in 30 years, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering the formation of a committee to evaluate the performance and function of the mandatory State Bar.

JOB CITES: Be mindful of what your employees do for recreation: It could cost you

POSTED: Friday, October 21st, 2011 at 9:52 am

BY: WARREN E BULIOX, ESQ.

Ordinarily, when you think of a compensable injury for workers’ compensation purposes, you think of an injury that occurs on the worksite while performing services growing out of or incidental to employment.

Former justice to join Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan (access required)

The Milwaukee-based law firm of Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP confirmed Tuesday that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler Jr. will be joining the firm, starting Thursday. Butler, a University of Wisconsin Law School grad, served as an assistant state public defender from 1972 to 1992, when he joined the Milwaukee Municipal Court. He [...]

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