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Breaking News: Federal Court Halts FTC Noncompete Ban!

Today, a federal court judge in Dallas, Texas, ruled the Federal Trade Commission went too far in issuing its nationwide noncompete ban that was set to become effective September 4, 2024…more

Federal Bans, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Final Rules, FTC Act, Non-Compete Agreements

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Proposed Gift and Estate Tax Changes Mean Some May Need to Act Now

In the United States Congress, there is an arduous journey before a bill becomes law. See the classic School House Rock! video, “I’m Just a Bill.” But there is a common theme running through some gift and estate tax bills that…more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Generation-Skipping Transfer, Gift Tax

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Ian Colby

Who Benefits? The Corporate Transparency Act Requires Companies to Disclose Their Beneficial Owners Under New Federal Rules

To do business in Wisconsin, a business owner needs to file numerous documents with federal, state, and local governments. Congress recently added a new one. Under the Corporate Transparency Act, most corporations, LLCs, and…more

Business Entities, Business Ownership, Business Strategies, Corporate Structures, Doing Business

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Mykayla A. Dado

Estate Planning Considerations for Business Owners

When your days are consumed with running a business, it can be hard to look ahead towards tomorrow’s to-do list, much less towards a to-do list for something far in the future, like estate planning. If you’ve pushed off putting…more

Business Ownership, Business Succession, Documentation, Estate Planning

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Linda Danielson

Protecting Your Inheritance

So you’ve received an inheritance and you’re married. The person who left you the inheritance probably intended for it to benefit you, not your spouse, if you get divorced. How do you protect the inheritance?…more

Asset Management, Beneficiaries, Divorce, Estate Planning, Inheritance

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Amy Ebeling

Unraveling the Corporate Transparency Act: Navigating Entity Dissolution

The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) imposes requirements on entities dissolved in 2024. Effective as of January 1, 2024, the CTA mandates entities disclose information about their “beneficial owners” to the Financial…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, FinCEN, Reporting Requirements

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John Fisher II

FTC’s Non-Compete Proposal: FAQ

Dear Ruder, we are getting lots of long emails from various sources about this proposed noncompete ban. Can you please break this down in easy-to-read language so we don’t have to review the entire 216 pages of the FTC’s…more

Corporate Counsel, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), FTC Act

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Anne E. Flinchum

Collections in a Post-COVID-19 World

As a collection and banking attorney, I am often asked whether (or when) I think collections will restart now that we are somewhat “beyond” COVID-19, although not fully. In my own practice I have seen an increase in demand…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Debt Collection, FDCPA, Forbearance Agreements, Laches

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Ashley Hawley

Shaken or Stirred? Mixed or Blended?

When I meet with new clients I have them fill out what we refer to as our estate planning “questionnaire”. Basically, a form that asks them to insert personal information on the first two pages and financial information on…more

Asset Management, Beneficiaries, Estate Planning, Inheritance, Wills

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John Jacobson

August Constitutional Referenda to Decide Who Spends Federal Funds

Statewide ballot referenda are not new to voters in the Badger State. There are four scenarios in which a question may be directly asked of voters: whether to amend the state’s constitution; ratification of a law extending the…more

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, CARES Act, Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), Constitutional Amendment, Federal Funding

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Eric Johnson

Solar Lease Dynamics: Balancing Risks and Rewards

The push for sustainable energy presents farmers with an intriguing opportunity: leasing their land for solar energy projects. These arrangements, known as solar leases (or easements), offer a blend of benefits and risks to…more

Compensation, Easements, Farmers, Rental Income, Rental Property

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Melissa Kampmann

IRS Provides Information on Where to Send Deceased Individual’s Stimulus Check

On the same day we published the article My Deceased Family Member Received a COVID-19 Stimulus Check, Now What? the IRS provided guidance on how to return stimulus payments that were made under the CARES Act to deceased…more

CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Deceased, Family Members, Financial Stimulus

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J.P. La Chapelle

LLCs: The Next Generation Under Wisconsin Law

Under new Wisconsin laws coming into effect soon, some important rules governing how limited liability companies (LLCs) operate will change. This article will describe some of the key changes, what LLC owners need to be thinking…more

Business Entities, Corporate Governance, Corporate Structures, Fiduciary Duty, Limited Liability Company (LLC)

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Emilu Larson

Is Your Company Ready? California Consumer Privacy Act Now Being Enforced

Starting last month, the California Attorney General began enforcing the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). Although the CCPA went into effect January 1, 2020, it provided a six-month grace period to allow companies to…more

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Consumer Privacy Rights, Cybersecurity, Data Collection, Data Privacy

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John Leary

Qualifying for Favorable Lending Terms in a Financially Stressed Market

Uncertainties in agricultural markets continue to impact lenders’ financing decisions as well as loan terms and conditions. But there are ways to qualify for favorable lending terms even in a time of financial stress and…more

Agricultural Sector, Borrowers, Business Plans, Collateral, Contract Terms

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Steven Lipowski

LLCs: The Next Generation Under Wisconsin Law

Under new Wisconsin laws coming into effect soon, some important rules governing how limited liability companies (LLCs) operate will change. This article will describe some of the key changes, what LLC owners need to be thinking…more

Business Entities, Corporate Governance, Corporate Structures, Fiduciary Duty, Limited Liability Company (LLC)

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Andrew Lorenz

Resolving Business Disputes

In a perfect world, business owners could spend all of their time and money focusing on a singular task: running their business. Despite the best laid plans, however, at some point ancillary concerns will arise and require—at…more

Arbitration, Business Disputes, Business Litigation, Contract Drafting, Contract Terms

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Joseph Mella

Subleasing Poses Up-Front Risks to Landlord and Tenant

Even though the increase in vaccinations and other public health initiatives have resulted in a dramatic reduction in new COVID-19 cases hinting at a possible “return to normal,” recent industry publications are starting to…more

Commercial Leases, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Landlords, Lease Term, Risk Management

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Jessica Merkel

Is Medicaid for a Spouse Possible Without Breaking the Bank?

Paying for nursing-home and long-term care can seem daunting when the cost can be $5,000 to $12,000 per month – or more. When a married couple is no longer able or willing to privately pay out of pocket for care and chooses to…more

Elder Care, Health Care Providers, Long Term Care Facilities, Long-Term Care, Medicaid

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Paul Mirr

LLCs: The Next Generation Under Wisconsin Law

Under new Wisconsin laws coming into effect soon, some important rules governing how limited liability companies (LLCs) operate will change. This article will describe some of the key changes, what LLC owners need to be thinking…more

Business Entities, Corporate Governance, Corporate Structures, Fiduciary Duty, Limited Liability Company (LLC)

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Samuel Moheban

Navigating Employment Verification Challenges: When to Seek Tailored Legal Advice

Federal laws place employers in a challenging position, requiring them to navigate between compliance with laws designed to prevent the employment of persons not eligible to work in the United States and laws punishing…more

Acquisitions, Audits, E-Verify, Employment Eligibility Verification, Independent Contractors

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Mark Munson

CMS Releases Key Medicare Figures for 2022

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) recently released key Medicare figures for 2022 that will affect all elderly and disabled individuals who receive program benefits. This notice summarizes the changes and…more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Health Care Providers, Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Part A

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Daniel Peters

Business Interruption Insurance

Businesses often carry insurance to cover losses caused by a variety of events or perils. Restrictions, closures, whether voluntary or not, and policies related to COVID-19 are negatively impacting businesses and affecting…more

Business Interruption, Commercial Insurance Policies, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Insurance Industry, Insurance Litigation

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Derek Prestin

You Developed a New Invention – How Do You Determine if it is Patentable?

An invention developed by a business or individual inventor may have great value to that business or individual, either through the commercialization of the invention or by licensing the invention to others in return for a…more

Intellectual Property Protection, Inventions, Obviousness, Patent Applications, Patent Litigation

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Tyler Richardson

Supreme Court of Wisconsin Ends State Mask Mandate on March 31

Yesterday, March 31, 2021, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin ended the state-wide mask mandate after finding Executive Order (EO) #105 to be unlawful, ending it immediately. Governor Tony Evers issued EO #105 shortly after the…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Executive Orders, Governor Evers, Public Health Emergency, Rulemaking Process

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Matthew Rowe

The Fed Launches its Main Street Lending Program

The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) $600 billion Main Street Lending Program recently launched the latest of several market interventions aimed at cushioning some of the economic damage wrought by the coronavirus. The program aims to…more

Borrowers, CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, EBITDA, Federal Reserve

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Mary Ellen Schill

Breaking News: Federal Court Halts FTC Noncompete Ban!

Today, a federal court judge in Dallas, Texas, ruled the Federal Trade Commission went too far in issuing its nationwide noncompete ban that was set to become effective September 4, 2024…more

Federal Bans, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Final Rules, FTC Act, Non-Compete Agreements

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Jacob Schraeder

Unraveling the Corporate Transparency Act: Navigating Entity Dissolution

The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) imposes requirements on entities dissolved in 2024. Effective as of January 1, 2024, the CTA mandates entities disclose information about their “beneficial owners” to the Financial…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, FinCEN, Reporting Requirements

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Lucas P. Sczygelski

The CTA’s Large Operating Company Exemption in Focus

The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), part of the federal government’s effort to curtail money laundering by means of shell company structures, imposes disclosure requirements on most entities registered to do business in…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Exemptions, Income Taxes

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Christopher Seelen

Did You Know That?

There are many legal rules covering farms – rules that producers might not be aware of. A farm building may not be covered by standard insurance. Farm buildings are exempt from the state building code. And many standard…more

Agribusiness, Agricultural Sector, Bankruptcy Code, Capital Gains, Chapter 12

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Nicole Stangl

Breaking News: Federal Court Halts FTC Noncompete Ban!

Today, a federal court judge in Dallas, Texas, ruled the Federal Trade Commission went too far in issuing its nationwide noncompete ban that was set to become effective September 4, 2024…more

Federal Bans, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Final Rules, FTC Act, Non-Compete Agreements

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Jordan Sundell

LLCs: The Next Generation Under Wisconsin Law

Under new Wisconsin laws coming into effect soon, some important rules governing how limited liability companies (LLCs) operate will change. This article will describe some of the key changes, what LLC owners need to be thinking…more

Business Entities, Corporate Governance, Corporate Structures, Fiduciary Duty, Limited Liability Company (LLC)

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Morgan Sweeney

Breaking News: Federal Court Halts FTC Noncompete Ban!

Today, a federal court judge in Dallas, Texas, ruled the Federal Trade Commission went too far in issuing its nationwide noncompete ban that was set to become effective September 4, 2024…more

Federal Bans, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Final Rules, FTC Act, Non-Compete Agreements

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Jeremy Welch

Financial Institutions Should Be Proactive in Accommodating Borrowers Impacted by COVID-19

The extent to which COVID-19 will cause financial distress, or even financial ruin, to businesses throughout the State of Wisconsin is yet to be determined. We do know, however, that there will be many businesses that struggle…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Financial Institutions, Financial Services Industry, Loan Modifications

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Shanna Yonke

Who plans my funeral?

Many clients wonder who is responsible for planning their funeral, selecting burial or cremation, and making other arrangements after their death. Some clients ask what happens if family members disagree about these matters…more

Deceased, Estate Planning, Funerals

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