Bankruptcy and the Coronavirus
Many people are understandably concerned about the Coronavirus outbreak and its impact on their ability to complete the bankruptcy filing process. We want you to know that we can easily accommodate your needs. We can complete any stage of the bankruptcy process from consultations through the actual filing via video. You need only a computer…
Chapter 11: The Good, The Bad and The Facts
No business owner wants to file Chapter 11. There’s the stigma associated with bankruptcy, with the potential of a tarnished reputation. And then, there’s the loss of privacy. Business owners have to provide very detailed financial information to the bankruptcy court and this information becomes part of the public record. With some Chapter 11 filings,…
You Don’t Have To Declare Chapter 11
Consider An Out of Court Workout Chapter 11. The word that evokes dread in the corporate world. When there’s no alternative, it’s the only alternative. And, it’s complicated. It’s expensive. It also takes a lot of focus away from the day-to-day management of the company. So, before your management team decides to file Chapter 11,…
Trade Secret Protections In Wisconsin
Business Law Firms in Milwaukee Helping Business Owners Protect Trade Secrets Losing your trade secrets to a competitor could have disastrous consequences for your business. So, it is essential to do everything you can to protect your trade secrets from theft and misappropriation. Fortunately, there are laws in Wisconsin, and at the federal level, that…
Be Cautious With Contract “Merger” Clauses
Commercial Law Attorneys Helping Milwaukee Businesses with Contract Merger Clauses It is, of course, quite common to negotiate an important contract via telephone and email. The last detail is finally nailed down. The parties exchange congratulatory messages and one party, perhaps the seller, says he or she will send a formal contract for execution by…
Sale of Wisconsin Residence: Should I Pay For Mold Testing?
Real Estate Attorneys in Milwaukee on Mold Testing for Residential Properties In Wisconsin, following the execution of a Residential Offer to Purchase, routine residential inspections sometimes reveal the presence of mildew and/or mold. In other instances, an inspection is not necessary; black mold or other signs of mildew may be visible in bathrooms, attic areas,…
Do You Know Where Your Employees Are? Be Careful With GPS Devices
Experienced Business Attorneys Helping Wisconsin Employers Navigate GPS Legal Matters Once utilized only by the military, global positioning satellites (GPS) now provide all sorts of useful data regarding the activities of Badger State residents. Whether it’s a rangefinder that tells a golfer how far he or she is from the flagstick, an app that alerts…
Employee May Qualify for Unemployment Even if Violate Absenteeism Rule
Business Attorneys Helping Milwaukee’s Employers Battle Unemployment Injustices Human resource personnel will recall that, in 2013, the Wisconsin legislature made significant changes to the state’s unemployment benefit law, including the amendment of the “old” absenteeism ineligibility criteria from “5 or more” absences without notice in a twelve-month period to “more than 2” absences without notice…
Three Myths About Small Businesses and Antitrust Laws
Litigation Lawyer in Milwaukee Sheds Light On Small Business & Antitrust Laws Federal antitrust laws were first passed in the U.S. during the final years of the 19th and the first decade or so of the 20th centuries, when the likes of J.D. Rockefeller, J.P. Morgan, and other so-called “robber barons” dominated the country’s economy….