Who’s Doing What: Awards, new hires, new locations
The Dane County Bar Association presented three awards for outstanding pro bono work during a Law Day celebration May 1.
Wis. high court asked to consider economic harm in lake dispute
Six hard-fought inches of extra lake water during the hot summer months have embroiled property owners and businesses around southern Wisconsin’s Lake Koshkonong in a nine-year court battle with the state Department of Natural Resources.
Who’s Doing What: New hires at Michael Best & Friedrich; Carr makes partner at Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan
Nicholas Boerke and Rachel Farrington have joined Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Milwaukee.
Contracts and contacts: Heaton excels at both
After years of experience in private practice as in-house counsel and starting his own firm, much of how Paul Heaton sees the law still comes down to an epiphany he had in law school.
Who’s Doing What: Judge Adelman wins watchdog award; Collins joins Stafford Rosenbaum
U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman was named the 2013 recipient of the Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award.
Who’s Doing What: Attorneys earn awards, promoted
John Daniels Jr., chairman of Quarles & Brady LLP, recently received the Presidential Legacy Award from the National Bar Association. The Presidential Legacy Award is given to individuals who have been or are engaged in civic, entrepreneurial and professional endeavors t[...]
Debt clouds prevailing wage lawsuit
Badger Lighting & Signs Inc.’s money woes might help the Brookfield contractor postpone a ruling in a federal lawsuit over paying prevailing wages.
Minority contractors, Milwaukee will miss settlement deadline (UPDATE)
Minority contractors and the city of Milwaukee won’t meet their Friday deadline to settle a lawsuit over hiring practices. But they aren’t giving up.
Who’s Doing What: Promotions, honors at a number of firms
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin named Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP, Milwaukee, its Outstanding 2012 Corporation of the Year.
Who’s Doing What: Godfrey & Kahn adds 10 associates
Milwaukee-based Godfrey & Kahn SC added 10 associates at the end of 2012.
What to expect when you’re expecting a new practice group
Like growing a family, expanding a firm via a new practice group can be an exciting proposition, especially for first-timers.
Who’s Doing What: New partners at Quarles; ‘Tosa firm changes name
Quarles & Brady LLP announced Andrew Beilfuss, Thomas Krumenacher and Kerry Moskol were elected to partnership and Matthew Vanderpool joined the firm’s Milwaukee office as an associate.
Legal News
- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
- UPDATED: ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
- Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
- Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
- Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
- Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
- Man pleads guilty to producing videos depicting monkey torture
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