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.
Epic’s arbitration agreement found illegal by 7th Circuit
In a victory for workers' rights, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Epic Systems Corp. cannot ban class actions by forcing its employees to individually arbitrate their claims for unpaid wages.
Lessons learned: Lawyers offer their best advice for trials
Don Murn thought he had his first case in the bag.
Troy keeps serving community after leaving bench
Joseph Troy sees his 20 years as a circuit court judge as an advantage to his clients at Habush Habush & Rottier.
Habush’s Wagner a character-builder
When it comes to being an attorney, Benjamin Wagner believes compassion is one of the most important characteristics a person can have.
7th Circuit getting its crack at arbitration agreements
Recent years have seen a great proliferation of mandatory arbitration clauses, the so-called arbitration agreements that preclude potential plaintiffs from bringing class-action claims.
Madison attorneys wage Epic battle over labor laws
With a single click, Jason Lewis, a former technical writer at Epic Corp., gave away his right to band together with other employees to take his erstwhile employer to court.
Legacy in safety
Terry Tadysak didn’t know what awaited him when he stepped into Bob Habush’s office.
Habush, Quindel file class-action suit against Volkswagen
Two law firms have filed a lawsuit in Wisconsin against Volkswagen over the recent discovery that the company had tampered with emissions testing equipment on its diesel vehicles.
Judge’s decision in medical malpractice case a rarity
In the eight years since the state enacted a cap on the amount of damages a plaintiff can collect in a medical malpractice case, a Milwaukee judge's decision to award an amputee $15.75 million more than the damages cap is the exception to the rule, the woman's attorney said Monday.
Who’s Doing What: Habush gives back; attorneys on the move
Kerkman & Dunn, also known as Kerkman Dunn Sweet DeMarb, Madison, announced it will be splitting its two offices in Milwaukee and Madison into standalone law firms effective Oct. 20.
Justices question liability in dog bite case
During oral arguments Thursday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court pressed to find the line where liability begins and ends if someone is hurt by a dog bite.
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