Legal Separation V. Divorce
By Attorney Richard H. Fuller
Clients often ask what the difference is between a legal separation and a divorce. While the court process for both is similar, the legal consequences... How Adverse Possession May Impact Your Property Rights
By Attorney Richard H. Fuller
Adverse possession is a legal doctrine that allows a person who occupies another person’s property for a specified period of time may gain title to... Large Claims v. Small Claims In Civil Lawsuits
By Attorney Richard H. Fuller
Most people have heard of small claims court and large claims court, but how do the differences between these two impact the claim that you... Litigation and the Risks of Social Media
By Attorney Richard H. Fuller
Today social media use is an integral part of everyday life for many. There are numerous platforms people use for communication, such as Facebook, Instagram,... WI Supreme Court Rules Against Bars and Restaurants on COVID-19 Pandemic Financial Losses
By Attorney Richard H. Fuller
This article is a follow up to one I wrote on August 10, 2020 relating to potential insurance coverage for business losses due to the... Can Amazon be Held Responsible for Defective Products Sold by Third Party Vendors?
By Attorney Richard H. Fuller
Amazon, the e-commerce giant, sells over 350 million products online, which includes millions of products from third-party vendors. More than 95 million Americans now have Amazon... Go Buy An Umbrella
By Attorney Richard H. Fuller
The above title is not encouraging you to buy something to protect you from the rain! It refers to purchasing an umbrella insurance policy to... What is Mediation and How Does it Work?
By Attorney Richard H. Fuller
Mediation is a private process for resolving disputes by which an independent mediator assists the parties in reaching a mutually satisfactory settlement. While the courts... Wisconsin’s Home Improvement Code Protects Homeowners When Remodeling
By Attorney Richard H. Fuller
There has been a significant increase in home remodeling projects since the pandemic began over a year ago, and many people choose to hire a... Contractors Beware – the Theft by Contractor Statute Imposes Stiff Penalties
By Attorney Richard H. Fuller
Wisconsin has codified a “Theft by Contractor” statute under Wis. Stat. § 779.02(5) which imposes stiff penalties if violated. There are several potential penalties for... The First Ruling on Issue Finds No Insurance Coverage for Business Interruption Due to COVID-19
By Attorney Richard H. Fuller
This article is a follow-up to my article of May 4, 2020, which addressed litigation and claims involving business losses as a result of COVID-19.... Is Your Business Protected from Business Interruption During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
By Attorney Richard H. Fuller
With the COVID-19 pandemic occurring, many states, including Wisconsin, have ordered all nonessential businesses, including restaurants and bars, to close their doors. Unfortunately, there will...