Court: Village not liable for flood losses (UPDATE)
The village of Lake Delton is not liable for damage to five houses and nine lots caused by massive flooding in June 2008, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.
Who’s Doing What: Attorneys on the rise
Foley & Lardner LLP has announced several new partners, effective Feb. 1.
Who’s Doing What: Firms grab new hires; attorneys on the rise
Jason Allen, a partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, was appointed co-chairman of the firm’s energy industry team. Allen has a background in energy, project and infrastructure finance transactions. He earned his law degree in 1998 from the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Who’s Doing What: Michael Best gives back to the community; new hires
Eric Farnsworth received the Robert L. Habush Trial Lawyer of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Association for Justice at its annual dinner in Milwaukee.
FAMILY LAW: Appeals decision could alter post-judgment modification cases
A recent Wisconsin Court of Appeals case in a mental commitment action may have significant implications for post-judgment modification cases in family law in this state.
Who’s Doing What: New hires in Milwaukee, Madison
Jeremy Adelson, James Barton, Don Jacquart, Paul Jacquart, John Shanahan, and Kristin Smith joined Hansen Reynolds Dickinson Crueger LLC, Milwaukee.
Who’s Doing What: New hires across Milwaukee
Anthony Anzelmo and David Eckhardt have joined Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek SC, Milwaukee.
Stafford Rosenbaum managing partner advocates balance
Christopher Hughes, a managing partner at Madison’s Stafford Rosenbaum LLP, prods those in his firm to get out there, have fun, do good; and if possible, combine all three.
Who’s Doing What: New hires at Michael Best & Friedrich; Carr makes partner at Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan
Nicholas Boerke and Rachel Farrington have joined Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Milwaukee.
Who’s Doing What: Judge Adelman wins watchdog award; Collins joins Stafford Rosenbaum
U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman was named the 2013 recipient of the Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award.
Dodd bounces back from tragedy with triumphs
The biggest case of Kelly Dodd’s career started off as just another attempt to collect child support.
Who’s Doing What: New hires, awards and a Milwaukee firm relocates
Peterson, Johnson & Murray SC moved to the 788 Building at 788 N. Jefferson, Milwaukee. The Milwaukee-based firm has more than 60 employees in its downtown office. It also has offices in Madison, Manitowoc, Kenosha and Chicago.
Legal News
- UW-Madison pro-Palestine protesters spark debate over free speech laws
- DEA to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift
- Wisconsin opens public comment on constitutional amendment regarding election officials
- Court upholds Milwaukee police officer’s firing for posting racist memes
- FCC fines wireless carriers millions for sharing user locations without consent
- Wisconsin Supreme Court scheduled to hear oral arguments in absentee voting case
- Attorney General Kaul joins multistate coalition to defend U.S. EPA’s light-duty vehicle emission standards
- State Bar of Wisconsin names election winners
- Protests erupt on college campuses throughout Midwest, and U.S. over war in Gaza
- Newly filed report with federal court seeks Havana Syndrome transparency
- Questions of transparency, leadership responsibility linger over State Bar trust
- Firm demands $4.3M in dispute with Wisconsin client
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