As attorneys, we are often approached by people in difficult situations who need immediate help. Many times, these situations are practically unavoidable, e.g., someone’s grandpa died without a will and an aunt is challenging the distributions; someone’s mom gave me them a share of the company’s stock, but now her business partner is trying to […]
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Introduction When working in the construction industry, it’s crucial to understand and protect your rights to payment. One essential aspect of this is preserving your lien rights. In this article, we’ll explore what lien rights are, why they matter, and practical steps to ensure you maintain these rights throughout a project. What Are Lien Rights?
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The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on businesses and individuals alike. Businesses have been forced to close their doors, employees have been laid off, and consumers have been unable to purchase goods and services. In the midst of this chaos, many businesses have turned to force majeure clauses in their contracts in an attempt
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The news is full of stories regarding Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and its impact on how we live. Chatbots, computer programs which simulate conversations or communications, are particularly popular subjects. There are computer programs which may be and are being used to generate articles, reports, advertising copy as well as conversations with people on various topics.
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Zealous advocacy is often invoked as a cornerstone of the legal profession and used as a guiding principle for Wisconsin lawyers. However, there are differences in how the concept of zealous advocacy is defined and applied in different legal contexts and jurisdictions. This contrast is evidenced by the removal of references to zealous advocacy in
Do you currently own a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) in Wisconsin or are you interested in starting one? If yes, you should know that on April 15, 2022, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed the “2021 Wisconsin Act 258” that made important changes to Chapter 183 of the Wisconsin statutes that govern how Wisconsin LLCs are
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One thing many new businesses should consider, far earlier than many do, is their intellectual property, how they use it, and how it is protected. First, what is intellectual property? Intellectual property or properties (“IP”) are original ideas, creations, or processes which belong to a person or a company. IP is the broad category encompassing
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Many employers ask their workers to sign noncompete agreements in an effort to protect themselves from former employees. Noncompete agreements may take many forms, but most generally seek to prevent an employee from taking certain actions that would be harmful his or her former employer after employment ends. For example, the agreement may prohibit a
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The term private equity or alternative asset can encompass a lot of different types of firms, including venture capital firms and hedge funds. Private equity, in this context, mainly refers to leveraged buyouts, where private equity firms buy companies by loading them up with debt. In these private equity transactions, debt is commonly employed to
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