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2013’s largest settlements
The six largest settlements reported to Wisconsin Law Journal in 2013.
Court of Appeals weighs in on collective bargaining
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals again has tried to shed light on the ramifications of state laws that severely limit collective bargaining rights for public sector employees.
Appeals court: New pension agreement does not affect existing users
A pension board’s decision to alter the terms of a pension does not affect those already vested in the system, the state appellate court said in an opinion Thursday.
Contractors near wage lawsuit settlement
A settlement in a federal wage lawsuit involving two Brookfield contractors is waiting on one signature.
Union president shocked by appeals court decision
County employees who retire after a health benefit is taken away are not eligible to receive the benefit, even if it was promised when they were hired, according to a Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision issued Tuesday.
Who’s Doing What: Hart named counsel VP of Aurora Health Care
Rachelle Hart was named senior vice president, general counsel for Aurora Health Care.
Board votes to retain Hawks Quindel for Act 14 challenge
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 14-4 Wednesday to direct Milwaukee-based Hawks Quindel SC to proceed with a review of Act 14 and evaluate whether there is a basis for the county to sue over its implications.
Board to vote on Hawks Quindel retainer
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors is expected to vote Wednesday on whether to override a veto and continue to retain Milwaukee-based Hawks Quindel SC to evaluate the legality of a state law.
Milwaukee County Board fires attorney, votes to hire Hawks Quindel (UPDATE)
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors fired its top in-house attorney, Kimberly Walker, without debate Thursday.
Milwaukee County moves to fire its corporation counsel
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors is expected to fire the county’s top in-house attorney Thursday.
Owner’s death delays Arctic lawsuit
Settlement talks in a wage lawsuit against Arctic Landscape and Design LLC have resumed following a pause in the case after company owner Arnold Kellenberger died.
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