The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has filed an appeal of the Texas ruling that halted enforcement of the proposed rule banning noncompete agreements (the “Rule”). The Rule, which was set to go into effect last month, has been halted nationwide since August 20, 2024. For more information on the Rule and its effects, see our
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Last-Minute Ruling Saves Non-Competes
Last-Minute Ruling Saves Non-Competes Confused about what is going on in the land of non-competes? You’re not alone. In short: April 23, 2024: the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopts a rule banning non-compete clauses (the “FTC Rule”), originally set to go into effect September 4, 2024. Also on April 23, 2024: Ryan, LLC, a…
Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity in Civil Litigation
Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity in Civil Litigation All attorneys should be aware of, and familiar with, their ethical duties to communicate with our clients. SCR 20:1.4. However, how are those duties impacted, if any, when the client has diminished capacity? When an impaired client has bona fide civil claims, what steps must an…
The Corporate Transparency Act
Own a Business? Read this: The U.S. Government may be entitled to some of your personal information, thanks to The Corporate Transparency Act What is it? Passed on January 1, 2021, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires most private businesses operating in the United States to identify and report to the federal government certain…
Making a Record for Success in Litigation
How to make a proper record in the trial court, whether during a motion hearing or in a trial, is not something that is taught in law school. Yet, meticulous preparation in making a strong record is one of the most effective tools for successful litigators. When attempting to make the best record you can…
Holiday Card Round Up
A round up of KEW holiday cards of years past.
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Security Deposits and Abandoned Property: Post-Tenancy Considerations
A common call into our office is one from a residential landlord wondering what to do in the following scenario: a tenant moved out at the end of their lease, but they left a lot of property behind, and the landlord is wondering what their options are.
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Unlearn What You Have Learned: Wisconsin’s New LLC Law
In April 2022, Governor Evers Signed Wisconsin Act 258. This Act makes significant changes to the statutes for all forms of business entities – corporations, non-stock corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships and limited liability companies. This article will focus specifically on the
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Can I Hold An Employee’s Paycheck?
Almost every employer has faced the following situation: an employee quits without notice, and still possesses property (uniforms, equipment, keys) that belong to the company. Or worse, the employee is disgruntled and damages property of the company on her way out.
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EVICTED: Notices Needed To Terminate Residential Tenancy in Wisconsin
In this video, Attorney Jessica M. Kramer discusses how to terminate a residential tenancy, what type of notice to use, and provides answers to some commonly asked questions.
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