Using Technology To Increase Productivity

Discovery is a legal process designed to be fair to all parties involved in a lawsuit. Without specialized technology put in place, discovery can become daunting for lawyers and clients alike. In some instances, in litigation, third parties are brought in to find information stored in different apps and the cloud.  The more information the...

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How will notarization change because of the SECURE Notarization Act of 2022?

Notaries all over the country fully support the Secure Notarization act of 2022. Passed by the House of Representatives, it allows notaries to operate remotely by allowing clients to get a document signed, verified, and sealed without leaving their homes or office. Although Wisconsin already permits remote notarization, the nationwide application make it easier to...

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Milwaukee Bar Referral Service, What Is It?

The Milwaukee Bar Association (“MBA”) offers a conducive referral service to help individuals who are seeking legal representation. The best part? It’s free! Attorneys in Milwaukee and throughout southeastern Wisconsin opt into receiving these referrals and they enjoy the steady flow of potential clients. Before they may join, they must be in good standing with...

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Is “The Great Resignation” Here to Stay?

The American work environment looks substantially different now than it did pre-pandemic. A record number of people left their jobs after the covid pandemic, a movement that has been termed “The Great Resignation” by Professor Anthony Klotz of Texas A&M University.  As the country emerged from the pandemic, Professor Klotz predicted that employers would see...

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Before Taking That Cash Infusion, Be Sure You Aren’t Violating Federal Securities Laws

For many startups and entrepreneurs, capital contributions are an essential part of starting and continuing to operate a business. However, capital contributions cannot always be funded by the business’ founders and many businesses rely on contributions from Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, passive investors, and sometimes even family and friends. These contributions—yes, even contributions from family...

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Seventh Circuit Primarily Focuses On Employer Control To Analyze Contractor/Employee Classification

A recent decision by the Seventh Circuit has altered the landscape of how employees/contractors are determined. In Simpkins v. DuPage Housing Authority, Anthony Simkins was a general laborer that signed “independent contractor agreements” with the DuPage Housing Authority in 2009 and 2012 to perform general labor on some vacant properties. The job was full time...

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