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Hurley Burish, S.C. is pleased to announce Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars magazine named 4 attorneys to the 2024 list. Attorney Stephen J. Hurley – Top 25 Madison Attorney Andrew W. Erlandson – Business Litigation Attorney Jonas B. Bednarek – Criminal Defense Attorney Marcus J. Berghahn – Criminal Defense Continue Reading #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wislawnow

President-elect Trump ran on immigration reform. It was a cornerstone of his campaign. By all accounts, the new administration will be cracking down on undocumented employees and may roll back the ability for employers to hire non-U.S. Citizens. Employers should be aware now of the possible changes that lie ahead, and proactively address these potential... Continue Reading #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wislawnow

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing industries worldwide, and personal injury law is no exception. AI is helping lawyers streamline processes, improve accuracy, and make better-informed decisions. This technology is transforming how personal injury law firms operate, benefiting both attorneys and clients. Enhancing legal research and documentation AI tools enhance legal research by quickly sorting through... Continue Reading #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wislawnow

High-net-worth families have so much to be grateful for. Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and reflection. As you gather with loved ones to give thanks for your blessings, it’s also an opportune moment to consider the legacy you wish to leave behind. For high-net-worth families, effective estate planning is essential to ensuring your... Continue Reading #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wislawnow

This blog post was written by Atty. Gary D. Koch of Pettit Law Group S.C. While some effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic may continue to linger, the Public Health Emergency officially ended in May 2023. Does that mean the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) is no longer relevant? Unfortunately, the CARES... Continue Reading #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wislawnow

Diane Rondini, a retired public defender, has received the 2024 Robert E. Shepherd Jr. Leadership Award for Excellence in Youth Defense. Diane Rondini, a retired public defender and past chair of the State Bar of Wisconsin Children and the Law Section Board, has received the 2024 Robert E. Shepherd Jr. Leadership Award for Excellence in... Continue Reading #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wislawnow

The economic loss doctrine is a judicially created rule that prevents parties from pursuing tort claims, such as negligence or misrepresentation, when the only damages they have suffered are financial in nature and stem from a breach of contract. The doctrine aims to maintain the distinct boundaries between contract law and tort law, ensuring that... Continue Reading #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wislawnow

The recent Tax Court case Estate of Anne Milner Fields v. Commissioner underscores the risks involved when transferring assets to a family limited partnership or family limited liability company close to death. Approximately a month before Anne Milner Fields died, her great-nephew and agent under her durable power of attorney transferred $17 million of assets... Continue Reading #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wislawnow

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently reversed a decision from the District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, which had dismissed a Title VII employment discrimination complaint for failure to state a claim. The law underpinning the District Court’s decision had been overruled by the Supreme Court of the United... Continue Reading #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wislawnow