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Godfrey & Kahn escapes sanctions for pre-litigation advice
Even if a court finds that a law firm’s actions were like putting “a gun to the head of the plaintiff,” this may not be enough for a trial judge to impose sanctions that survive appellate review.
Who’s Doing What: Foley fellowship, Quarles honor and more
Jason Abraham of Hupy and Abraham SC, Milwaukee, participated Sept. 22 in the 18th annual Ridin’ to a Cure event, by the Rock River Harley Owners Group, at Wisconsin Harley-Davidson.
Who’s Doing What: DeWitt Ross & Stevens makes additions; Kreiter joins MBA’s board
Shannon Buttchen and Danielle Wampole joined the Madison office of DeWitt Ross & Stevens SC as associates. Wampole and Buttchen previously worked as summer clerks at DeWitt. Both joined the firm’s litigation practice group and earned their law degrees from the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Who’s Doing What: Godfrey & Kahn’s Shorter named chair of the Health Law Section of the State Bar; Vitek & Probst opens Milwaukee office
Vitek & Probst SC is a new Milwaukee-based firm focused on family law in southeastern Wisconsin.
Gehl takes a classic, yet unconventional path
An undergraduate interest in the classics led Carol Gehl to a career in securities law.
American Indian group files to join lawsuit against Milwaukee
The American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin Inc. is suing Milwaukee in U.S. District Court to end an ordinance that sets race-based preferences and goals for city construction contracts.
SEC ramps up corporate enforcement
The Securities and Exchange Commission is ready for battle.
State Supreme Court dismisses campaign case (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday unanimously dismissed a case challenging campaign rules that require financial disclosure from groups running issue ads for or against candidates.
Who’s Doing What: Promotions, new hires and a new law office
Grzeca Law Group SC, a seven-attorney firm with offices in Milwaukee and Madison practicing exclusively immigration law, opened a new office at 314 S. Madison St., Green Bay.
Who’s Doing What: New staff at Weiss Berzowski Brady and Godfrey & Kahn
Attorneys Lisa Nester Kass, Rebecca Frihart Kennedy, Joseph Voiland and Nathan Wautier were named shareholders at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SC, Milwaukee.
Who’s doing what: Chicago law firm opens Milwaukee office
The Chicago law firm of Arnstein & Lehr LLP opened a Milwaukee office with the addition of partner Charles Pautsch and associates Lisa Baiocchi and Jesse Dill to its labor and employment practice group. All three attorneys join Arnstein & Lehr from Jackson Lewis LLP, Brookfield.
Who’s Doing What: State Rep. joins Walny Legal; Chicago firm opens Milwaukee office
State Rep. Jon Richards has joined the Walny Legal Group LLC, Fox Point.
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- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
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