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Make your noncompete agreement enforceable in Wisconsin

A noncompete agreement can restrict an employee from taking part in certain activities after their employment with you ends. Read More »


Need for photo release depends on intent

Understanding photo rights — when you can take them, when you can post or publish them and when you need a release form from the people in them. Read More »


Celebrating 140 Years: Johns, Flaherty & Collins Then & Now

A lot has changed, both at our law firm and in our community, since we began practicing law 140 years ago Read More »


Do I have to let a tenant's emotional support animal live with them?

Here's what you need to know as a landlord about emotional support animals. Read More »


Verbal agreements: most are legally binding but open to interpretation

Technically, most verbal agreements are in fact legally binding. The problems come if or when you ever need to prove exactly what you and another party agreed to Read More »


Do I need to consult an attorney before signing a real estate offer to purchase? 

With real estate transactions, an attorney can offer an invaluable layer of protection against unforeseen circumstances. Read More »


Is a handwritten will legally binding?

Wondering if you can make arrangements on your own and whether a handwritten will is legally binding? Here's what Wisconsin law says. Read More »


Visitation: how can I see my son?

My former girlfriend has full custody of our son & doesn’t want to give me visitation rights. I’m paying child support & want to see my son, what can I do? Read More »


Bank accounts: can I withdraw all the money in joint account

I put my boyfriend’s name on my checking acct & he made a deposit. He left me. I withdrew all the money. Does he have any rights to get the money back? Read More »


How to get your apartment security deposit back

Understanding landlord-tenant law in Wisconsin, and your rights and responsibilities as a renter, can go a long way to ensuring you get most, if not all, of your security deposit back. Read More »


Boating safety: understanding of laws, common sense required

Boating violations carry penalties of anywhere from $20 up to $1,000 each. These violations can cost you, and you may be required to attend a boater’s safety course — which isn’t a bad idea for anyone hitting the water. Read More »


Swipe right ... to an instant background check

Tinder will be the first dating app with an instant background check later this year & reps say the goal is to protect users from violent crimes, harassment & stalking Read More »


When to fly the American flag at half-staff

Displaying the American flag requires adherence to certain standards. Here's when, why and how to fly a U.S. flag at half-staff. Read More »


Fireworks and the Fourth: What's legal in Wisconsin?

Some would argue there is nothing more American than apple pie, mom and fireworks, especially around the Fourth of July. Read More »


Current international travel rules vary greatly by location

International travel regulations and COVID-19. U.S. citizens traveling internationally must consider pandemic rules for the nation visiting & be aware of regulations when returning to  the U.S.   Read More »