Ciepluch enjoys the benefits of her job
Serendipity helped Amy Ciepluch find her legal focus.
Wrongful termination suit thrown out by appellate court
A doctor who aggressively litigated his case against the hospital from which he was fired had his appeal thrown out Tuesday.
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Steven Kruzel joined Quarles & Brady LLP’s Milwaukee office as an associate in the labor and employment practice group.
More opportunities for recent grads, but fewer get jobs
Despite more job opportunities for new law school graduates, the percentage of law school grads who get jobs out of college fell for the sixth straight year, according to a study released this month.
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.
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.
Quarles & Brady extends Milwaukee lease to 2025
A Stamford, Conn.-based investment firm announced Monday that it purchased the 411 East Wisconsin Building in downtown Milwaukee, home to Quarles & Brady LLP since 1986.
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.
NLRB memo could signal litigation priorities
Labor and employment attorneys are taking special notice of a recent memorandum issued by the general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board that requires regional officers to seek guidance from the board’s Division of Advice before proceeding on a broad array of matters.
Wis. residents sued for movie copyright violations
The copyright holders of an Oscar-winning movie are suing 43 unnamed Wisconsin residents for allegedly downloading the movie illegally.
Fitting in time for fitness
When it comes to staying physically fit, attorney Tonya Vachirasomboon tries to remember two things.
Buono named Quarles & Brady new managing partner
Quarles & Brady LLP announced Monday that attorney Kathie Buono was selected as the new managing partner for the firm’s Milwaukee office.
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