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“Homophobic Taunts Not on the Menu:” According to the EEOC
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in the workplace because of sex. Title VII applies to employers with 15 or more employees. By contrast, the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and sexual...
How Can I Help My Children Through the Stress of Parent Separation, Divorce and School?
It’s that time of year again, back to school! For many families, the new school year is full of excitement and anticipation of new opportunities. For others, it brings sadness and anxiety as relaxed summer schedules are replaced with earlier bedtimes, routine,...
Using a Special Needs Trust to Ensure Your Settlement Does Not Affect Public Benefits
In Wisconsin, Medicaid (sometimes also called Medical Assistance) covers 1 in 9 adults and 1 in 3 children; in fact, 16% of the Wisconsin population gets its health care coverage through Medicaid. Unlike the similar sounding Medicare, Medicaid is a means...
Anderson O’Brien Family Law Attorneys Attend Three-Day Workshop on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma Informed Care (TIC)
August 1, 2019 was a beautiful sunny summer day in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, but Attorneys Nadine Davy, Donna Ginzl and Jeffrey Raymond were inside the Stone Harbor Resort diligently learning about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma Informed...
What Do I Do Now That I Have Been in a Motor Vehicle Accident?
When you head out on the road, a motor vehicle accident is the last thing you want to happen. However, if you fall victim to a motor vehicle accident on account of another driver’s negligence, you do not want to do anything to jeopardize receiving full...
2019 Walk for Hope
Anderson O'Brien will be this year's Gold Sponsor at the 13th Annual Walk for Hope event organized by the Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness Coalition of Portage County. Walk for Hope is a 5K walk that helps raise awareness and support for mental...
Stevens Point Journal Readers’ Choice Awards
Congratulations to Attorney Nadine Davy for being named a finalist in this year’s Stevens Point Journal Readers’ Choice Awards for Lawyer or Law Firm. Nadine has been an attorney for 35 years, 22 of those in the area of Family Law. Over the years, Nadine...
How to Address Family Conflicts Concerning Caregiving for Aging Parents
Having adult children provide care and support to an aging or ill parent can be very helpful, but in some cases, can be a cause of stress and family conflict. Caregiving can bring families closer as they provide mutual support, but in some situations, the stress and...
Congratulations for 40 years
Congratulations to Attorney Ron Skrenes who recently celebrated 40 years at Anderson O’Brien. Ron is a business attorney who simultaneously holds designations/certifications as an (1) Attorney, (2) Certified Public Accountant, (3) Accredited Estate...
Best Practices for Using Volunteers in Your Wisconsin Non-Profit.
The great majority of work performed by non-profits comes from unpaid volunteers. While volunteers can be vital to helping a non-profit reach its goals, their presence raises certain risks that leaders of non-profit organizations should be aware of to...