The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has filed an appeal of the Texas ruling that halted enforcement of the proposed rule banning noncompete agreements (the “Rule”). The Rule, which was set to go into effect last month, has been halted nationwide
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Last-Minute Ruling Saves Non-Competes
Last-Minute Ruling Saves Non-Competes Confused about what is going on in the land of non-competes? You’re not alone. In short: April 23, 2024: the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopts a rule banning non-compete clauses (the “FTC Rule”), originally set
Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity in Civil Litigation
Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity in Civil Litigation All attorneys should be aware of, and familiar with, their ethical duties to communicate with our clients. SCR 20:1.4. However, how are those duties impacted, if any, when the client has
Making a Record for Success in Litigation
How to make a proper record in the trial court, whether during a motion hearing or in a trial, is not something that is taught in law school. Yet, meticulous preparation in making a strong record is one of the
How do probationary periods affect Unemployment Insurance?
If I terminate an employee after a 90 day probationary period, do I still have to pay Unemployment Insurance?
Most likely, yes. But, not immediately. And, possibly not ever.
Contrary to popular belief, a probationary status has no bearing on
Holiday Card Round Up
A round up of KEW holiday cards of years past.
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KEW Holiday Card Round Up
A round up of KEW holiday cards of years past:
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2022 Holiday Card coming soon
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Security Deposits and Abandoned Property: Post-Tenancy Considerations
Landlord tenant law on an office table.
A common call into our office is one from a residential landlord wondering what to do in the following scenario: a tenant moved out at the end of their lease, but they left
Unlearn What You Have Learned: Wisconsin’s New LLC Law
In April 2022, Governor Evers Signed Wisconsin Act 258. This Act makes significant changes to the statutes for all forms of business entities – corporations, non-stock corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships and limited liability companies. This article will focus specifically on
Can I hold an employee’s paycheck?
Almost every employer has faced the following situation: an employee quits without notice, and still possesses property (uniforms, equipment, keys) that belong to the company. Or worse, the employee is disgruntled and damages property of the company on her