First Party Bad-Faith Breach of Contract
When an insurance company denies coverage under your policy, it may be time to seek the help of an attorney to determine...
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News & Insights
It isn't hard to imagine that the law touches nearly every area in your day-to-day life. Over the years our staff has put together blog posts that discuss a wide variety of legal matters that may be relevant to you.
Our blog posts cover the areas of law that our firm practices, so if there is a topic that applies to you, or if you want to learn more about your legal options, please contact us to inquire about a consultation!
Oct 30, 2019
3M Earplug Litigation
3M provided the U.S. military with nearly 750,000 sets of these earplugs every year. However, some of these earplugs were faulty.
Oct 25, 2019
Unauthorized Trading
When you hire a financial advisor or wealth manager, you expect honesty and integrity from them in their dealings, and most of the time...
Oct 11, 2019
Granting Second Chances: Wisconsin’s Pardon Process
The Wisconsin State Constitution gives the governor the power to grant pardons, clemency, and reprieves. Governor Tony Evers has recently...
Oct 4, 2019
Estate Planning In Wisconsin: Why Having A Will Is So Important
People come up with all sorts of reasons and excuses for not taking the initiative to get a will. For many, creating a will means...
Jun 24, 2019
Things To Keep In Mind If You Are Involved In An Accident
There are certain steps you can take immediately after an accident that will strengthen your claim and thereby reduce such stress...
Apr 12, 2019
Knowing Who Is At Fault & What That Means For Your Recovery
In Wisconsin, we have what is known as comparative negligence, and it is quite complicated...
Apr 4, 2019
Wisconsin Personal Injury & The Made-Whole Doctrine
Wisconsin has adopted a made-whole doctrine. The doctrine holds that whenever a plaintiff is not “made whole” by the settlement or jury...
Mar 27, 2019
Whistleblower Protections
Employees who are conflicted as to whether or not they should report company wrongdoings in fear of retaliation need not worry...
Mar 19, 2019
The Difference Between State & Federal Court
The United States court system is comprised of a federal court system and 50 separate state court systems. Each is multi-tiered and...
Feb 4, 2019
What You May Not Know About OWI Charges
Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) charges, also known as DUI or DWI to some, can carry serious consequences. It may be surprising that...
Jan 24, 2019
Homeowner's Duty To Keep Their Sidewalks Clear
As the snow piles up and the temperature drops, safety becomes a huge concern for Wisconsinites. Driving cautiously, layering up, and...
Dec 20, 2018
Consumers At Christmas: What To Know About Product Liability
Personal injuries resulting from dangerous products is a field covered by product liability law. Product liability lawsuits occur when a....
Nov 30, 2018
OWI For The Holidays: What You Need To Know About Drinking & Driving
To begin, it is important to clarify that in Wisconsin drunk driving charges are most often classified as OWI (operating while intoxicated).
Nov 9, 2018
Working After 40: Knowing When Age Discrimination Has Occurred
the worries of being laid off or terminated are generally much worse when the employee is over 50. For people over 50, the prospect of....
Nov 2, 2018
Cybersquatting: A Modern Day Trademark Issue
Cybersquatting is defined as the practice of registering names, especially well-known company or brand names, as internet domains, in the...
Oct 25, 2018
Who Makes Financial & Health Decisions On My Behalf When I Am Unable To Do So?
The power of attorney is a privilege given to an individual to act on behalf of another in a specified legal or financial matter....
Oct 16, 2018
Public & Private: When Is Free Speech Protected?
So how do you know if your speech is protected? Here are some examples of speech that can and cannot be infringed upon by private and....
Oct 9, 2018
Worker Classification & Why It Is Important
The importance of a worker’s classification cannot be overstated. An employee and independent contractor are treated very differently....
Sep 19, 2018
Three Common Options To Contest a Circuit Court's Ruling
For those of you who find yourself on the wrong side of a circuit court’s decision, the law provides you options to contest the ruling...
Sep 10, 2018
Preexisting Injury: How Will It Affect My Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Thinking within the confines of bodily injury, a victim injured in an accident will naturally incur a new injury. But what if the victim....
Sep 4, 2018
Uninsured Motorists: More Common Than You Think
What do you do when an uninsured driver hits you? Will your insurance cover your loss? Can you afford to sue the negligent driver? ....
Aug 27, 2018
Slip-And-Falls: When Are You Owed Compensation?
Indeed, slip-and-falls can result in serious, lasting injury. This is why certain legal options exist to hold business owners, landowners...
Aug 19, 2018
Holding Your City Accountable: Municipal Liability
When a local government makes a mistake, it can have a huge negative impact on our rights, property, and personal safety....
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