Law
New program supports, heals divorced women
A new Brookfield-based program offers emotional support for women coping with recent divorce or in the process of divorce.
Who owns your company’s social media accounts?
Companies often assume they own all rights in the social media accounts used in their branding strategies. However, disputes regarding account ownership can arise in many circumstances. For example, what if an employee created her own Facebook or Twitter account before she was hired and then began using that account on behalf of the company? What if an employee is hired for his persona (sports broadcaster or well-known blogger) and attracts an audience with his personality rather than company products?
Everyone should have an estate plan
Estate plans can take many forms and aren't only for the elderly or ultra wealthy. There are a few key factors to keep in mind that can guide your process and support your vision.
Know your employees’ social media rights
According to a recent survey released by Jobvite, 92 percent of employers use or plan to use social networking and social media websites to recruit new employees.
Palermo union vote delayed
Production workers from Palermo's Pizza will no longer vote on whether to form a union on July 6.
Quarles & Brady to pay $26.5 million for Ponzi scheme settlement
Milwaukee-based law firm Quarles & Brady will pay $26.5 million and Greenberg Traurig will pay $61 million to settle a lawsuit against the two firms that accused them of assisting in an Arizona Ponzi scheme that cost investors $900 million, according to a Reuters report.
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Gonring to receive pro bono lifetime achievement award
Michael Gonring, partner in the Milwaukee office of Quarles & Brady LLP has received the Pro Bono Award for Lifetime Achievement from the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Legal Assistance Committee.
Hispanic Chamber files lawsuit
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit in Milwaukee County Circuit Court, alleging unfair business practices established by the City of Milwaukee's Ordinance 370, which provides race-based preferences in city contracts.
Wisconsin law firms merge
Madison-based Axley Brynelson LLP and Murn & Martin S.C. of Waukesha announced they have merged into one law firm.
Wisconsin law firms merge
Madison-based Axley Brynelson LLP and Murn & Martin S.C. of Waukesha announced they have merged into one law firm.