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Under Wisconsin law, employees must first be the victim of identity theft or other concrete, imminent harm to have standing to sue employer for data breach. Mere risk of future data misuse is not enough to establish standing....more
The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in Gudex v. Franklin Collection Service, Inc. (2026 WI 6) quietly rewrites the playbook for class actions under the Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA) and gives defendants an effective way to...more
On March 4, the Wisconsin Supreme Court held that a consumer is precluded from filing a putative class action for damages under the Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA) if the creditor offers an appropriate remedy to the named...more
A federal district court in Wisconsin recently denied a manufacturer’s motion to dismiss a dealer’s claims for violations of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. The case offers insights into how the WFDL can apply to their...more
Wisconsin is the most recent state to take a side in the contested federal legal saga regarding drinking water standards and the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Wisconsin’s Department of Natural...more
Wisconsin lawmakers have reintroduced a bill (SB 1019) that would potentially shield commercial road salt applicators from slip-and-fall lawsuits if they complete state training and use the taught de-icing methods. As it...more
On December 12, 2025, the Wisconsin legislature introduced a bipartisan measure (SB 759) that proposes significant amendments to Chapter 138 (Money and Rates of Interest) of the Wisconsin Statutes....more
On December 12, Wisconsin legislators introduced Senate Bill 759 (SB 759), which would substantially shift Wisconsin’s approach to consumer lending. The bill would: • Impose a 36% annual percentage rate (APR) cap on...more
When negotiating any type of contract, it is important to give due attention to all terms, even topics that appear merely ministerial or administrative, as their interpretation may have serious implications in the performance...more
A strong workers’ compensation defense strategy begins long before a claim is filed. After all, an unexpected claim can costly regardless of industry. Strategic and proactive measures to prevent accidents coupled with an...more
As we last updated, the Wisconsin Supreme Court accepted review of Riffard v. Bank of America, which raised the question of whether the National Bank Act (NBA) preempts the Wisconsin Consumer Act’s (WCA) notice of default and...more
The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banking, has finalized new regulations governing adjustment service companies, effective October 1, 2025. Adjustment service companies, businesses that, for a...more
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals, applying Wisconsin law, reversed a circuit court’s order granting an insurer’s motion for declaratory and summary judgment that its policy’s prior notice exclusion barred coverage for certain...more
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals issued a significant decision in Birge v. Simplicity Credit Union, rejecting a consumer’s challenge to the use of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) safe-harbor pre-sale and post-sale notice...more
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently granted a petition for review of a Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision holding that the National Bank Act (NBA) does not preempt the Wisconsin Consumer Act’s notice of default and...more
In an unpublished decision, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently addressed the interplay between contractual and statutory subrogation rights in the context of out-of-state personal injury protection benefits. The decision...more
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) recently determined that religious discrimination occurs when legal criteria discriminate between religions based on their “theological practices” or “inherently religious choices” as opposed...more
As federal legislation continues to promote increased nuclear generation, Wisconsin is charting a similar path forward. Through two Bills signed by Governor Tony Evers this summer, Wisconsin will be supporting nuclear...more
On July 3, 2025, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed 2025 Wisconsin Act 15 into law, marking a significant milestone for the telecommunications industry in the state. This new legislation specifically exempts radio,...more
Radio and television station employment units (SEUs) located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, Wisconsin, and California with five or more full-time employees must prepare by Friday, August 1, 2025, an annual EEO...more
Wisconsin has emerged as a hotspot for data center development, with numerous project announcements coinciding with recent legislative tax reforms. Two significant changes—the elimination of most tangible personal property...more
On June 6, 2025, in a decision authored by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court unanimously overturned a ruling of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which denied Catholic Charities Bureau an exemption from the state’s...more
Taxes and their applicable laws can be confusing for even the most savvy businesspeople. For any number of reasons, businesses and individuals fall out of compliance with tax reporting requirements and become exposed to...more
In a recent decision, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals affirmed the application of an “Ordinance or Law Exclusion” in a business owner’s insurance policy issued by Germantown Mutual Insurance Company.[1] The case, involving...more
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers took another swing at legalizing cannabis in his proposed 2025-27 budget and struck out. On May 8, 2025, the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee eliminated marijuana legalization from...more