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Negligence Dilution: An Alternative Defense
NEGLIGENCE DILUTION: AN ALTERNATIVE DEFENSE When defending negligence lawsuits, the first lines of defense include arguments that the defendant is…
H.R. 6201, FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT
H.R. 6201 A Notice to all Employers Regarding: New Legislation: Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion…
Wisconsin Employee Rights 101
Wisconsin Employee Rights 101 At Hale Skemp we frequently receive phone calls from individuals who have been recently terminated from…
Can I take a new job when I leave my current employer in Wisconsin?
Can I take a new job when I leave my current employer in Wisconsin? Generally, an employee would be allowed…
NUISANCE: The Law’s Garbage Can.
NUISANCE: The Law’s Garbage Can. Over 75 years ago, the infamous law school dean William L. Prosser declared the legal…
AUTO INSURANCE: WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED
AUTO INSURANCE: WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED With all of the money spent on TV advertising by auto insurers these days,…
Pet Trusts: How to Care for Your Pet After Your Death
For many pet-owners, their pets are family. Or, in the case of real estate and hotel magnate Leona Helmsley, more…
UNDUE INFLUENCE: DO YOU FEEL LEFT OUT?
UNDUE INFLUENCE: DO YOU FEEL LEFT OUT? Dad died ten years ago. Mom’s been in good health until the last…
Divorce: Do It Alone or Hire an Attorney?
So your marriage is failing and you’re asking yourself: “What do I do now?” The first question to tackle is…
The Issues with Dying Without a Will
April 21st marked the three-year anniversary of Prince’s death, and the battle over his estate continues. While there would have…