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THE GATES DIVORCE: Proof, if any were needed, that money doesn’t equal happiness
The most discussed divorce case in social media today is the one recently filed by Bill and Melinda Gates. Although certainly not a typical divorce case, a few comments seem warranted, perhaps because of its unusual quality.
CONTINGENT PLACEMENT: New law helps to rectify old misstep but doesn’t go far enough
A number of years ago, I dedicated a column in this publication to what I called “silly” laws in the field of family law. It was called "State needs to divorce itself from these family law rules," and appeared in the July 2012 edition.
DEAL OR NO DEAL? M&A litigation in light of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant obstacles to M&A transactions.
Employers have many questions to weigh when it comes to requiring vaccination
The vaccine. For what has felt like the longest year of our lives, we have held out hope for a return to “normal.”
Editorial: Court’s ruling narrower than many think
This week’s ruling from the Wisconsin Supreme Court was considerably narrower than what a lot of people seem to think. There’s a critical point that people are missing: the ruling wasn’t on whether a mask mandate is legal in and of itself. That question remains open.
Courts greater embrace of technology proves pandemic hasn’t been all bad
My dear late mother used to say: It takes an awfully ill wind not to blow some good. The ill wind which is the subject of the column is the pandemic. The “some good” is the additional use of technologies by the courts.
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.
RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL: Why attempts to minimize time with third-party caretakers might not always be in children’s best interests
Some things sound better on paper than they turn out to be in real life.
The commercial docket pilot program: Wisconsin’s ‘business court’
Court specialization has become more and more accepted throughout the country. Wisconsin took a significant step in 2017 to join a growing number of states that, in connection with the judicial administration of litigation, have established a specialized business court to better achieve efficient judicial process and more consistent outcomes in commercial cases, as well […]
How the Main Street Loan Program failed Main Street
At the 2004 Athens Olympics, the American air-rifle shooter Matt Emmons, the reigning world champion in the 50 meter three-position event, held a seemingly insurmountable lead.
LET’S STAY TOGETHER: Keeping a marriage intact in the time of COVID-19
At the beginning of the COVID pandemic, the prevailing “wisdom” was that divorce filings would substantially increase. Actually, the opposite occurred.
EDITORIAL: Legalize marijuana in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers said last week he will propose legalizing marijuana for Wisconsin residents in his state budget as part of a plan to generate $166 million in revenue to help fund rural schools and programs for marginalized communities.
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