Attorney loses license for nine months
A former Habush Habush & Rottier attorney is losing his license for nine months for violating more than a dozen attorney-ethics rules.
Dozens of plaintiffs heading to arbitration with Epic
Dozens of individuals around the country are entering arbitration with the Verona-based medical-software company Epic Systems over unpaid overtime claims.
Who’s Doing What: Godfrey & Kahn adds 2 new attorneys; Michael Best names partners
Two new attorneys have recently joined Godfrey & Kahn.
Tyndall arguing her way into history
Long before Susan Tyndall began law school, she was destined to do appellate work.
As a quiet leader, Christensen listens
“I would characterize Craig as a quiet leader,” said Sandy Drexler, vice president of resource development at United Way Fox Cities. “He gets stuff done, but doesn’t necessarily like the recognition for it. He just steps up.”
SCOTUS takes up Epic case
Should the medical-technology firm Epic Systems and other companies be able to require that employees sign on to agreements forcing them to take labor disputes to independent arbitrators rather than court?
Want to network? Hit the bars
As the former president of the Outagamie County Bar Association and the current vice president of the Brown County Bar Association, I was asked to share some of the experiences these leadership positions have brought me.
Focusing on client advocacy is a Snapp
Breanne Snapp is a tireless advocate for her clients, whether they are fighting for unpaid overtime wages or seeking damages after a ruptured gas pipeline polluted their groundwater.
Dissents on a civil verdict: Know the rule, but master the exceptions
One of the most momentous years in my life was 2009. That year saw me getting a law license, my first home and a dog, as well as getting married.
Making the jump from criminal to civil is more natural than you may think
I spent five years as a prosecutor in the Racine County District Attorney’s office and made the leap to civil law in January of 2014 with Habush Habush & Rottier. Since then, I’ve heard the above comment expressed with some frequency by lawyers who only practice criminal law and question how well their experience would transfer to a civil practice.
No horsing around for Habush’s Esser
While each one of Christine Esser’s cases is different, they share a common theme: Clients are struggling to put their lives back together after an accident.
New standards for overtime pay offer greater protections to American workers
After much anticipation, the Department of Labor finalized its new overtime-compensation rule on May 18.
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WLJ People
- Evers appoints McElroy as Price County district attorney
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- Michael Best appoints Sarah Alt to new role as chief process and AI officer
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- DeWitt’s Miotke reappointed to SPD’s Board
- Hupy and Abraham wins award for ‘Behind the Handlebars’ video series
- Evers appoints trio to Milwaukee County Circuit Court
- Kubiak joins Amundsen Davis’ Business Litigation Service Group
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- Teuta Jonuzi, Joshua Hargrove promoted to equity partners at Tracey Wood & Associates
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