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Judge blames regulatory failure for toxic wells
An administrative law judge has ruled that "massive regulatory failure" led to groundwater contamination in a dairy farming region and that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources must take steps to prevent further pollution.
Who’s Doing What: MBA honors Michael Best & Friedrich; lawyers on the rise
Molly Berkery has joined the Law Firm of Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry SC.
Patent attorneys try to keep pace, land large verdicts in Western District
A cottage industry has developed around the so-called “rocket docket” of the Western District of Wisconsin, the speed of which has attracted plaintiffs in patent cases.
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.
WHO’S DOING WHAT: The latest hires, promotions and more
Grant Killoran of O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing SC, Milwaukee, was elected by the State Bar of Wisconsin to serve a two-year term as one of its five delegates to the American Bar Association House of Delegates.
Who’s Doing What: Attorneys promoted; Peterson named MBA president
Edward Evans, Katrina Hull, Thomas Janczewski, Plymouth Nelson, Kirk Pelikan and Leah Ziemba were promoted to partner at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Milwaukee.
Don’t unwittingly waive your workers’ comp exemption
Be careful of the language you use when drafting indemnity provisions in contracts.
Dickinson takes a risk, reaps the rewards
Erin Dickinson decided to take a chance when she and three other attorneys at large law firms started their own firm.
Who’s Doing What: Law librarians group hands out service award
Mark Kmiecik joined Davis & Kuelthau SC’s trusts, estates and succession planning team, as well as its tax team in metro-Milwaukee. Kmiecik earned his master's of law degree in taxation from Northwestern University School of Law and his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law.
Eminent domain stressed in driveway dispute
A Kenosha landowner is urging the state Supreme Court to reject the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s attempt to avoid paying damages after removing a driveway.
Who’s Doing What: Dennehy named to review board; attorneys catch on with firms
Daniel Dennehy of von Briesen & Roper SC, Milwaukee, was nominated by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele to become a member of the five-person Milwaukee County Personnel Review Board.
Firm co-founder thrives in chaos
Erin Dickinson’s busy docket of litigation cases are a good fit for her outgoing personality.
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