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Jun 7, 2017

Charlton finds meaning helping others

Kathy Charlton has always been drawn to fighting injustice. Case in point: She read books by Ralph Nader while growing up.

Jan 13, 2017

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?

May 29, 2016

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.

May 4, 2016

Group wants pro bono attorneys for piecemeal divorce cases

Before a recent rule change, the chances were slim that the parties in a divorce case could find lawyers to represent them pro bono.

Jan 20, 2016

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.

Sep 28, 2015

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.

Jun 11, 2015

Shapiro empowers clients during family crises

Amy Shapiro often finds herself working with clients in their darkest hours — whether they’re going through a divorce or dealing with child support or custody concerns.

Dec 5, 2014

Law career gives Madden a chance to help others

Caitlin Madden went from the front of the class to a desk when she left her teaching job after three years and headed to law school.

Aug 19, 2014

Who’s Doing What: The latest hires, promotions and more

Steven Kruzel joined Quarles & Brady LLP’s Milwaukee office as an associate in the labor and employment practice group.

Jul 31, 2014

State’s top court upholds voter ID law (UPDATE)

The Wisconsin Supreme Court shot down challenges Thursday to a voter identification law passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature, though it may have opened the door for more litigation in the near future.

Jun 9, 2014

Spikes seen in wage, hour lawsuits in Wis., nationwide

Federal wage and hour lawsuits have been on the upswing in Wisconsin and nationally for several years, aided in part by increased public awareness, union changes and the ease of which cases are proven.

Feb 25, 2014

High court justices hear voter ID arguments (UPDATE)

Oral arguments Tuesday for a case challenging the state’s voter ID laws saw at least one Wisconsin Supreme Court justice invoking restrictive laws historically used to block blacks from participating in elections.