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BizTimes Bubbler Executive of the Week: Nicholas P. Wahl
Nicholas P. Wahl, Managing partner of Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.Address: 780 N. Water St., MilwaukeeWebsite: www.gklaw.comIndustry: LawNumber of employees:...
New law helps employers contest unemployment compensation claims
Although it's received little attention, Wisconsin Act 20 — the 2013-2015 budget bill — has made several substantial legal changes that are expected to reduce unemployment obligations and costs for Wisconsin employers when they take effect on Jan. 6.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Here’s the recipe for a safe office holiday party
Once again, the office holiday party is at hand, a time when socializing among co-workers plus alcohol can create an environment ripe for post-party headaches for employers. Holiday parties are a long-standing tradition that can create good cheer and reward a year-long effort. As a work-sponsored function, the challenge is to keep employees safe and limit company liability, while trying to ensure that everyone has a good time.
Trust code rewritten to favor state administrators
A bill headed to Gov. Scott Walker's desk aims to drive out-of-state funds into state-based trust accounts, providing a boost to local banks and trust administrators.
State’s LLC law needs overhaul
In the nearly two decades since enactment of Wisconsin's Limited Liability Company law, there have been many advancements in how limited liability companies (LLCs) are used.
DeWitt Ross & Stevens to merge with Minnesota law firm
The Wisconsin-based law firm of DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C. announced today it is combining with the 26-attorney Minnesota firm of Mackall, Crounse & Moore PLC.
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Supreme Court ruling forces employers to reconsider benefits for same-sex couples
The federal government cannot limit the legal definition of marriage to one man and one woman. That was the conclusion the United States Supreme Court reached in June of this year when it decided United States vs. Windsor.
Foley & Lardner targets next generation manufacturers with new legal innovation hub
After more than 170 years of working closely with U.S. manufacturers, Milwaukee-based law firm Foley & Lardner LLP has created a hub to address the uncharted issues that next generation manufacturers are facing as they rely on new technologies, new business models and new partners to compete globally.
Social media employment legislation on its way to Wisconsin
Wisconsin is poised to become the 13th state to pass legislation prohibiting employers from requesting social media account information from employees or applicants. Assembly Bill 218 and Senate Bill 223 follow the trend sweeping across the country in response to reports of employers asking applicants for access to social media accounts as part of the interview process. Legislators supporting the bill are hailing it as “The Social Media Protection Act.”
Walny Legal Group to move into Watts building
Downtown Milwaukee luxury gift retailer George Watts & Son Inc. announced today it will relocate its second floor showroom space to its first floor to accommodate room for a boutique law firm on the second floor.
