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Thanksgiving and retail battles leave employees without many options

With Thanksgiving comes the ultimate battle to see which retailer can be first to kick off Black Friday. Read More »


Weird Halloween laws to make you cackle

From costumes, to masks, to trick-or-treat tort, there's no shortage of laws addressing all things Halloween. Read More »


Divorce: what does administrative dismissal mean?

In family courts in this region (southwestern Wisconsin), cases are dismissed for two reasons. Read More »


Top six myths about personal injury cases

A lot of common beliefs about personal injury cases are really just myths. If you think you might have a personal injury case, call an attorney. Though the vast majority of personal injury claims are for car accidents, you may also see many commercials focusing on problems resulting from medical products and devices. Read More »


Wisconsin businesses: trade secret misappropriation could end your career

A case earlier this year is serving as a warning shot to would-be trade secret blabbers.   Read More »


Judge Judy versus small claims court: a battle for the real people's court

Our top six comparisons between Judge Judy and the real deal, better known to us as small claims court. Read More »


Can I get overtime pay?

Overtime pay comes down to whether employees are considered exempt or nonexempt.  Read More »


Student rights: yes, they have them

Students’ rights are no different from anyone else’s, but they may be balanced sometimes with the needs of the educational system and its mission.  Read More »


What qualifies as defamation?

Defamation is a tricky area, particularly as it pits harm to one’s reputation against free speech. Read More »


Online shopping safety guide a must-read

Ninety-six percent of American adults have shopped online at some point. If you'e among them, are you staying safe? Read More »


Child custody: how can I get missing father's permission for international travel?

My 13-year-old daughter hasn't had contact with her father for several years (we don't know where he is). My husband and I want to take her on vacation, but I recently learned that to take her in and out of the country, she needs a notarized letter of consent from her father..  Read More »


New associate joins Johns, Flaherty & Collins law firm

Katelyn Doyle has joined the Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC, law firm as an associate attorney. Doyle recently graduated... Read More »


The odds of a felony conviction [Infographic]

Infographic showing the latest data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics reveals the number of felony charges that actually end in convictions. Read More »


If I’m fired, will I lose my pension?

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act, sometimes called ERISA, provides important protections should you be terminated prior to retirement. Read More »


Service animals at work

Like any other requests surrounding disabilities, employers must treat seriously employee requests to bring service animals to work. Read More »