Employee or Independent Contractor? Classify Workers Correctly!
By Attorney Brian G. Formella
If your business hires people to help with the work (whether office tasks or production of goods or services), then you need to properly classify... Elder Abuse and The Law
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
Abuse of the elderly often goes unreported. Many victims do not think of elder abuse as a crime, and for those who do, they may... Trusts in Estate Planning
By Attorney David M. James
With significantly higher estate tax exemption amounts now a “permanent” part of our tax code (see the discussion on page 1 for details) you may... American Taxpayer Relief Act
By Attorney David M. James
With the passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) on January 1, 2013, Congress avoided the worst of the so-called “fiscal cliff.” While some... Medicaid Myths and Truths
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
Many people want to know when Medicaid will cover nursing home costs, which can cost over $70,000 a year or more for skilled care. Medicare... Apple Obtains Verdict of $1,051,855,000 against Samsung
By Attorney Daniel F. Schmeeckle
On April 15, 2011, Apple Inc., maker of the iPhone, iPod, and iPad devices, sued Samsung, maker of a variety of smartphones, in United States... Social Media Policies and the Successful Business
By Attorney Brian G. Formella
A business's success strategy should include ways to protect its confidential, proprietary and trade secret information from its competitors. One way to guard such information... Landlord/Tenant Law has Significant Changes
By Attorney Keith J. Pilger
A new law passed earlier this year made several changes to Chapter 704 of the Wisconsin Statutes that impact the rights of residential landlords and... Legal Capacity in Elder Law
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
The term 'legal capacity' is heard often in a variety of legal situations, usually to define someone who is able to understand and appreciate the... Parental Power of Attorney – Wisconsin’s Law Update
By Attorney Keith J. Pilger
The Wisconsin legislature recently gave parents more options in planning for the short-term care and support of their children, if they are unable to do... Protect Your IP Address or Find Yourself in the Hurt Locker
By Attorney Daniel F. Schmeeckle
If you, your children, or anyone using your IP address downloads copyrighted content online, you may find yourself in the dragnet of civil litigation. Copyright... Special Needs Trusts for Disabled Beneficiaries
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
Historically, parents and other relatives of disabled individuals have been advised to disinherit the disabled person for estate planning purposes. This is because an inheritance...