Medical Malpractice in Wisconsin
Practicing medicine in Wisconsin can be a rewarding experience, but in the back of every doctor’s mind must be that nagging fear that today will be the day that something goes wrong. Many doctors joke, it’s not if you get sued for malpractice, it’s when you get sued for medical malpractice. Knowing exactly what can…
Nuts & Bolts of a Wisconsin Shareholder Derivative Lawsuit
A shareholder derivative lawsuit is one brought by a shareholder on behalf of the corporation when that corporation has a valid cause of action and the corporation refuses to act on it. These types of suits are typically brought against an insider in the corporation, such as officers, directors or board members who are suspected…
Requirements for Class Action Lawsuits in Wisconsin
No business owner wants to hear that his or her company is being sued in a class action lawsuit. Aside from the obvious implication that you’ve somehow upset a whole lot of people, the downsides of defending a class action lawsuit are abundant due to the high costs associated with increased complexity. If you find…
Can Businesses Sue for Online Slander and/or Defamation?
More often than not, we hear about defamation cases, either libel or slander, in the context of individuals. However, with the continuing growth of social media and online business reviews and the effect that they have on business reputation, many businesses are getting into the defamation mix. Why the Bad Reviews? People are far more…
Dealing with Product Liability Charges in Wisconsin
Business owners generally owe their success to the reputation of their business – a reputation that can easily be tarnished if it is known for producing or selling defective products. There’s a lot of talk about businesses caring only about the bottom line and not about consumers; however, business owners know that producing quality goods…
Preparing for a Business Lawsuit
It has been demonstrated time and time again that entrepreneurship can be a highly rewarding career path. However, owning a business comes with inherent risks. The most common pitfall that has the potential to eliminate the hard work and sacrifices of a business owner is a lawsuit against your company. Each year, over 100 million…
What to Do If You Are Served With a Subpoena
The subpoena is an important mechanism in the U.S. legal system as it serves as a court order for the individual receiving it. Being served with a subpoena does not necessarily mean you are directly involved with a criminal or civil lawsuit. However, when valid, a subpoena does require that you provide information that an…