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Wisconsin Law Journal reporter Michaela Paukner recently joined “Zealous” podcast host and attorney Bri Meyer for a conversation about utilizing legal databases as a member of the public. The firm added the bonus episode to Spotify on Wednesday.
Read More »STAIN ON OUR COURTS: The unnecessary commercial docket
Ruder Ware’s March 2 paean to the Wisconsin commercial docket and business court is long on cheerleading but devoid of meaningful evidentiary support.
Read More »Law Journal hires Zens as events manager
The Wisconsin Law Journal has hired an events manager who will oversee all aspects of both virtual and live events for the Milwaukee-based media company.
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Read More »THE CASE ACT: New law could provide affordable remedy for copyright infringement
By Bryan Kroes Copyright protection may not be an everyday topic for construction and design companies, but it certainly should be considered as part of a comprehensive business plan. Any person or company that owns copyrightable material, whether a construction ...
Read More »Weekly Case Digests – November 16, 2020 – November 20, 2020
Weekly Case Digests – November 16, 2020 – November 20, 2020
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Read More »Weekly Case Digests – November 2, 2020 – November 6, 2020
Weekly Case Digests – November 2, 2020 – November 6, 2020
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Read More »Takeaways from the Department of Labor’s revised FFCRA regulations
Since April, employers have been carefully tracking their obligations for providing emergency paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, or FFCRA, as well as the changing regulations and guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor of Labor. On Aug. 3, a federal court in New York invalidated four parts of the Department of Labor of Labor’s regulations, leaving employers nationwide with unanswered questions about how and whether to apply this ruling.
Read More »2020 Corporate Counsel Directory
Orr, Albert S. (CEO) Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. 1000 N. Water St., Suite 1700 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: 414-298-8209 Email: aorr@reinhartlaw.com Website: www.reinhartlaw.com Practice Areas: Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity, Securities Service Area: Wisconsin Burnett, Lawrence J. ...
Read More »Weekly Case Digests – October 26, 2020 – October 30, 2020
Weekly Case Digests – October 26, 2020 – October 30, 2020
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Read More »Kravit Hovel & Krawczyk gains membership into Society of Primerus Law Firms
Milwaukee-based Kravit Hovel & Krawczyk has been accepted into membership by The International Society of Primerus Law Firms.
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Read More »Law Journal honors its Up and Coming Lawyers/Leaders in the Law
The Wisconsin Law Journal has honored 28 outstanding Up and Coming Lawyers and Leaders in the Law during a virtual event on Sept. 16.
Read More »Former judges comprise selection panel for redistricting commission
Gov. Tony Evers has announced the official application and selection processes for The People’s Maps Commission, a nonpartisan redistricting commission charged with drawing voting maps following the 2020 U.S. Census.
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Read More »Sloma named circuit court judge for Shawano-Menominee counties
Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Katie Sloma as circuit judge for Shawano-Menominee counties. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge James Habeck.
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Read More »Milwaukee County Zoo Blood Drive runs June 29-July 1
The American Red Cross, Milwaukee Radio Alliance and the Milwaukee Zoo, along with sponsor Gruber Law Offices, will partner together for the 15th annual Milwaukee County Zoo Blood Drive from Monday, June 29 through Wednesday, July 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the zoo’s Peck Center, 10001 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee.
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Read More »COVID-19 cases in US prisons (CHART)
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Read More »SILVER LININGS: Reflections on teaching law online
At Eckstein Hall, we have officially closed out the teaching segment of our 2020 Spring semester. Like the rest of Marquette University, we did so through online education. It wasn’t where we thought we’d be, but it was where we found ourselves.
Read More »KEEPING IT CONFIDENTIAL: Protecting privilege while you’re working remotely
The attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications between clients and their attorneys that are made for the purpose of rendering legal advice and are kept confidential.
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Read More »Weekly Case Digests – April 20, 2020 – April 24, 2020
Weekly Case Digests – April 20, 2020 – April 24, 2020
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Read More »Weekly Case Digests – April 13, 2020 – April 17, 2020
Weekly Case Digests – April 13, 2020 – April 17, 2020
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Read More »Weekly Case Digests – March 30, 2020 – April 3, 2020
Weekly Case Digests – March 30, 2020 – April 3, 2020
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Read More »IN WRITING: Remote online notarization becomes law
Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 293 earlier this month, permitting parties in Wisconsin to allow the performance of notarial acts using audio-visual technology for remotely located individuals.
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Read More »Weekly Case Digests – March 23, 2020 – March 27, 2020
Weekly Case Digests – March 23, 2020 – March 27, 2020
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Read More »Weekly Case Digests – March 16, 2020 – March 20, 2020
Weekly Case Digests – March 16, 2020 – March 20, 2020
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Read More »Weekly Case Digests – February 10, 2020 – February 14, 2020
Weekly Case Digests – February 10, 2020 – February 14, 2020
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Read More »Weekly Case Digests – February 3, 2020 – February 7, 2020
Weekly Case Digests – February 3, 2020 – February 7, 2020
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Read More »More than 400 attend MBA’s annual Judges Night event
Members of the Wisconsin legal profession gathered for the Milwaukee Bar Association’s Judges Night on Tuesday at The Grain Exchange in Milwaukee.
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Read More »Weekly Case Digests – January 27, 2019 – January 31, 2020
Weekly Case Digests – January 27, 2019 – January 31, 2020
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Read More »NEW ABA RULES: Adopting them essential in Wisconsin
There is an urgent need for consistency throughout the country in how legal services are marketed and delivered.
Read More »Weekly Case Digests – January 20, 2019 – January 24, 2020
Weekly Case Digests – January 20, 2019 – January 24, 2020
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Read More »Communication key to keeping projects on track
Regardless of the size of a construction project, there are some common themes that reappear time and again when disputes erupt between the parties involved in the project.
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