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Firms Advise Zeon Solutions on the Acquisition of The Grand River: January 13, 2012 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Pentvia Partners is pleased to announce Zeon Solutions has acquired The Grand River.; Read More

Maier Certified as an Estate Planning Law Specialist: December 02, 2011 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Attorney Joe Maier is newly certified as an Estate Planning Law Specialist by the Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc., an organization accredited by the American Bar Association and affiliated with the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils.; Read More

More Honors for our Attorneys: November 15, 2011 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; The new lists of Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars is out and O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. is proud to announce that 12 (approximately 40%) of our lawyers made the lists.; Read More

Attorney Holborn Presented at FPA Financial Planning Symposium: October 31, 2011 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Attorney Carl Holborn presented at the Financial Planning Association of Southern Wisconsin symposium titled “Planning for Change: Putting the Right Pieces Together” at the Country Springs Hotel & Conference Center in Pewaukee on October 27, 2011.; Read More

NLRB Posting Deadline Extended Until January 31, 2012: October 26, 2011 | Posted by J.B. Koenings & Joseph E. Gumina; The NLRB has delayed the deadline for employers to post a new controversial notice to their employees informing them of their rights, including the right to organize, under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”).; Read More

Wisconsin’s Concealed Carry Law Effective November 1, 2011: October 26, 2011 | Posted by J.B. Koenings & Joseph E. Gumina; Please be advised that Wisconsin’s Concealed Carry Law goes into effect on November 1, 2011.; Read More

Attorney Scoby Reappointed to Second Term as Chair of MBA’s Corporate, Banking & Business Section: October 11, 2011 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Attorney Jason Scoby of O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. was recently reappointed to serve as Chair of the Corporate, Banking & Business Section of the Milwaukee Bar Association ("MBA").; Read More

Laing Recognized by Best Lawyers as Milwaukee’s Personal Injury Litigation Lawyer of the Year: October 04, 2011 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Best Lawyers®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Dean P. Laing as the "Best Lawyers 2012 Milwaukee Personal Injury Litigation Lawyer of the Year.; Read More

An Employer’s Guide to Wisconsin’s Concealed Carry Law: September 08, 2011 | Posted by J.B. Koenings & Joseph E. Gumina; On July 8, 2011, Governor Walker signed 2011 Senate Bill 93 into law as 2011
Wisconsin Act 35.; Read More

The Best Lawyers in America: August 08, 2011 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Seven O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®; Read More

Attorney Holborn Expert Guest Speaker on WISN 1130 AM Radio: June 28, 2011 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Attorney Carl Holborn was the guest speaker on the “Business Solutions” program hosted by Diane Chamness” on Saturday, June 18, 2011 on WISN 1130 AM radio.; Read More

Attorneys Laing and McBride Publish Annual Evidence Chapter: June 24, 2011 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; The 2011 edition of the Annual Survey of Wisconsin Law published by the State Bar of Wisconsin CLE Books has recently been released for circulation and this year’s work includes another contribution by Attorneys Dean P. Laing and Patrick G. McBride in the area of evidence.; Read More

IRS Revokes Tax Exempt Status for 275,000 Charities Due to Lack of Compliance: June 23, 2011 | Posted by Sarah C. Matt, Law Clerk & Carl D. Holborn, Esq.; The Pension Protection Act (PPA), passed by Congress in 2006, requires most tax exempt organizations to file an annual information return or notice with the IRS.; Read More

Court Finds IRAs Exposed to Creditors in Bankruptcy: June 13, 2011 | Posted by Carl D. Holborn; The general rule in a federal individual bankruptcy is that IRAs and other qualified retirement assets are protected and such assets are not subject to the claims of the individual’s creditors.; Read More

Attorney Krawczyk Expert Guest Speaker on WISN 1130 AM Radio: May 27, 2011 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Attorney Claude Krawczyk was the guest speaker on the "Business Solutions” program hosted by Diane Chamness" on Saturday May 21, 2011 on WISN 1130 AM radio.; Read More

Attorney Caprez Reappointed as Co-Chair of Milwaukee Bar Association Health Law Section: May 16, 2011 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Attorney Timothy Caprez has recently been reappointed to serve a fourth consecutive term as Co-Chair of the Milwaukee Bar Association ("MBA") Health Law Section.; Read More

Electronic Data and On-Line Information is of Increasing Importance During Estate Planning: May 03, 2011 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; It has been estimated that over 90% of all business information today is created electronically.; Read More

Attorney Dizard Appointed Receiver for Tri-Star Tool & Machine Inc.: April 28, 2011 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; The Waukesha County Circuit Court appointed Attorney Seth Dizard as receiver of Tri-Star Tool & Machine Inc.; Read More

Attorney Nash Serves in Judicial Recount: April 26, 2011 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Randy Nash of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C., was retained by Judge Angela Sutkiewicz of Sheboygan County relating to her judicial election.; Read More

Wisconsin Tort Reform Strengthens Health Care Provider Peer Review Protections: April 15, 2011 | Posted by Timothy B. Caprez; The Wisconsin Health Care Quality Improvement Act (“WHCQIA"), part of Wisconsin’s recently enacted tort reform bill, has revised Wis. Stat. § 146.38 to broaden peer review protections for health care providers.; Read More

Seth Dizard Sells Meadowbrook Country Club: April 13, 2011 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; On Friday, April 8th, Attorney Dizard, as the court appointed receiver of Meadowbrook Country Club, received court approval to sell the 83 year old, 150 acre private country club to a group of local investors for $1.425 million.; Read More

IRS Creates Safe-Harbor for the Deduction of M&A Success Based Fees: April 11, 2011 | Posted by Carl D. Holborn; The Internal Revenue Service has created a safe-harbor election under Revenue Procedure 2011-29 to allow taxpayers to allocate seventy percent (70%) of the success-based fees paid in business acquisitions or reorganization as a deduction against current ordinary income.; Read More

Court Rules that Debtor’s Inherited IRA Qualified for Bankruptcy Exemption: March 30, 2011 | Posted by Carl D. Holborn; In Chilton v. Moser, a Texas Federal District Court overturned a Bankruptcy Court and ruled that an inherited IRA owned by a debtor is an exempt asset and protected under the Bankruptcy Code.; Read More

Attorney Jason Scoby Quoted in Wisconsin Law Journal: March 29, 2011 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Jason Scoby was recently quoted in the Wisconsin Law Journal in an article about the proposed Bucyrus-Caterpillar merger.; Read More

Carl D. Holborn Named a Five Star Wealth Manager in Estate Planning: March 24, 2011 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Carl D. Holborn has been named a Five Star Wealth Manager in Estate Planning in Milwaukee Magazine.; Read More

Attorney Randy Nash Quoted in Wisconsin Lawyer: March 04, 2011 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; The article published in the State Bar of Wisconsin's February edition of the Wisconsin Lawyer, reminded us of the recent tragedy in Arizona and the need to bring back civility in today's practice of law.; Read More

O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. Welcomes Attorney Newbold to Expand Litigation Group: February 15, 2011 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Attorney Joseph D. Newbold has joined the litigation practice at the downtown Milwaukee law firm of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Read More

Ban on Texting and E-Mailing While Driving: February 08, 2011 | Posted by Jeanne M. Proulx; Until December 1, 2010 that was the major focus of the “inattentive driving” statute. On December 1, pursuant to 2009 Wisconsin Act 220, subsections (3)a-b were added to the statute stating that “[n]o person may drive, as defined in s. 343.305(1)(b), any motor vehicle while composing or sending an electronic text message or an electronic mail message.”; Read More

O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. Names Schreiber & Maier Shareholders: January 31, 2011 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. is pleased to announce that Attorney John R. Schreiber and Attorney Joseph M. Maier have been elected as shareholders of the firm.; Read More

New Wisconsin Rules of Civil Procedure Governing E-Discovery and Electronically Stored Information: January 03, 2011 | Posted by Grant C. Killoran; It is estimated that more than 90% of all information created today is stored electronically.; Read More

New Tax Legislation Allows for Enhanced Estate Planning: December 20, 2010 | Posted by Carl D. Holborn; The President has signed into law the new tax legislation which recently passed through Congress. Generally, the new tax law extends the existing tax rates for two more years, provides a two percent reduction in the payroll tax, and increases the estate tax exemption to $5 million.; Read More

Why are Buy-Sell Agreements Important?: December 14, 2010 | Posted by Carl D. Holborn; The term “buy-sell agreement” means any legally enforceable arrangement by and among a business entity or its owners prescribing limitations on the ability to own and to transfer equity interests.; Read More

Attorney Nash Serves as Chair of the Professionalism Committee of The State Bar of Wisconsin: December 07, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Attorney Randall L. Nash of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. was recently selected to serve as Chair of the Professionalism Committee of The State Bar of Wisconsin.; Read More

Over 50% of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing Attorneys Recognized on Super Lawyers 2010 List: November 12, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Fifteen attorneys from O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. have been selected for inclusion on the Wisconsin Super Lawyers 2010 list.; Read More

How Not to Sell a Haunted House: October 29, 2010 | Posted by J. Miles Goodwin; In keeping with the ghostly time of year, I submit the following legal advice for home sellers. The old rule of “buyer beware” has been eroded over the years by court cases involving less than candid sellers and disappointed buyers.; Read More

Prenuptial Agreements: Who Should Have One?: October 05, 2010 | Posted by Carl D. Holborn; Prenuptial Agreements are paradoxical.; Read More

Congress Passes Legislation to Provide Tax Breaks to Businesses: September 24, 2010 | Posted by Carl D. Holborn; On September 23rd the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5297 Bill that provides tax breaks and other incentives to businesses.; Read More

Attorney Jason Scoby Appointed Chair of MBA’s Corporate, Banking & Business Section: September 10, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Attorney Jason Scoby of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. was recently appointed to serve as Chair of the Corporate, Banking & Business Section of the Milwaukee Bar Association (“MBA”).; Read More

Congress Debates Limiting Estate Planning Technique: Now is a Good Time to Consider a GRAT: August 17, 2010 | Posted by J.B. Koenings and Carl Holborn; The grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT) has been a staple vehicle for estate planning since it was first introduced twenty years ago by the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990. A GRAT can effectively transfer property from a grantor to a beneficiary, while greatly reducing the amount of tax the grantor would otherwise owe on the gift, if the gift was transferred without a GRAT.; Read More

The Best Lawyers in America: August 03, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Seven O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. attorneys were selected for inclusion in the The Best Lawyers in America®; Read More

Seventh Circuit: Title VII Trumps Patient and Customer Racial Preferences: July 30, 2010 | Posted by Timothy B. Caprez; A recent Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruling makes clear that an employer's obligation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide employees with a discrimination-free workplace takes precedence over patient or customer preferences regarding the race of employees from whom they receive services.; Read More

Texas Billionaire’s Death Triggers Renewed Estate Tax Debate: July 19, 2010 | Posted by Megan Eisch and Carl Holborn; For the first time in nearly 100 years, extremely wealthy individuals who pass away this year will leave enormous estates to friends and family tax-free.; Read More

Attorneys Randy Nash and Jason Scoby Publish Article in ABA’s Health Law Litigation Newsletter: July 12, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Randy Nash and Jason Scoby recently published an article in the Spring/Summer 2010 edition of the American Bar Association’s Health Law Litigation newsletter entitled "New Rules Dramatically Affect Health Care Expert Witness Disclosures."; Read More

O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing Elect Joseph Gumina as Shareholder: July 09, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. is pleased to announce that Attorney Joseph E. Gumina has recently been elected as a shareholder of the firm.; Read More

Attorney Mager Elected to the State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law Section’s Board of Directors: July 08, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Attorney Gregory S. Mager has been selected to serve on the State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law Section’s Board of Directors from July 2010 to July 2013.; Read More

Will Contests: July 07, 2010 | Posted by Randy L. Nash; In Wisconsin, any person of sound mind who is at least eighteen years old is presumed capable of making a will.; Read More

Attorney Laing in the News: June 30, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; A decision of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals was published in the June 28, 2010 edition of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.; Read More

Firm Obtains Favorable Decision from Wisconsin Court of Appeals: June 23, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; On June 16, 2010 the Wisconsin Court of Appeals issued a significant decision in a case of first impression being handled by our firm.; Read More

Attorney Laura Now Joins O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.: June 22, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. recently welcomed Attorney Laura Now to the firm’s litigation practice group.; Read More

Firm Successfully Defends Class Action Lawsuit: June 21, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Effective July 1, 2005, the Wisconsin law requires all mortgage brokers to use mortgage broker agreements and consumer disclosure statements in a form prescribed by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions ("WDFI") with their consumer clients.; Read More

Seventh Circuit Confirms Appropriateness of Class Action Treatment of Consumer Fraud Cases: June 11, 2010 | Posted by Patrick G. McBride; In a decision dated May 20, 2010, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed that although class action treatment of consumer fraud cases under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23 presents challenges to the district court at the certification stage, prior precedent in the circuit has not established a general rule that consumer fraud claims are inappropriate for class treatment.; Read More

Attorney Caprez Appointed to Third Consecutive Term as Co-Chair of MBA’s Health Law Section: June 10, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. Attorney Timothy Caprez has recently been re-appointed to serve as Co-Chair of the Health Law Section of the Milwaukee Bar Association ("MBA") for the upcoming 2010-2011 term.; Read More

Attorney Gumina Serves as General Editor for Employers’ Management Handbook: June 04, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has just published its Illinois Employers' Management Handbook, a first edition, eighteen chapter resource edited by Attorney Joseph Gumina.; Read More

Attorneys Laing and McBride Publish Annual Evidence Chapter: June 02, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; The 2010 edition of the Annual Survey of Wisconsin Law published by the State Bar of Wisconsin CLE Books has recently been released for circulation and this year's work includes another contribution by Attorneys Dean P. Laing and Patrick G. McBride in the area of evidence.; Read More

Attorney McBride Secures Dismissal of Client from Class Action: May 28, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; On May 20, 2010, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling dismissing Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. ("Nissan Japan") from a price-fixing class action venued in Milwaukee County for lack of personal jurisdiction under Wisconsin's long-arm statute, Wis. Stat. § 801.05.; Read More

O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. Launches a Webpage on Wisconsin Probate: May 10, 2010 | Posted by Peter J. Walsh; To assist the public with financial issues resulting from the death of a loved one, the Firm’s Tax Estate and Succession Planning practice has launched a webpage intended to provide basic information regarding the Wisconsin Probate system and related topics.; Read More

Attorney McBride Secures Appellate Court Victory: May 07, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; On May 4, 2010, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling dismissing a series of claims against the defendants for lack of personal jurisdiction under Wisconsin's long-arm statute, Wis. Stat. § 801.05 and held that, as Attorney McBride had argued, personal jurisdiction over the corporation cannot be the sole basis for personal jurisdiction over an officer.; Read More

Peter Walsh Writes and Speaks on Specialized Estate Planning Technique: May 05, 2010 | Posted by Peter J. Walsh; Attorney Peter Walsh of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C., has recently published an article and is a frequent speaker on the topic of formula adjustment clauses in estate planning to mitigate the valuation risk inherent in the gift of hard to value assets.; Read More

Wisconsin Repeals Bulk Transfer Law: May 03, 2010 | Posted by Peter J. Faust; Wisconsin has finally joined the vast majority of states who have repealed bulk transfer laws. The repeal of Wisconsin’s bulk transfer law, Chapter 406 of the Wisconsin statutes, became effective February 5, 2010.; Read More

Tim Caprez Named American Bar Association Outstanding Subcommittee Chair: April 30, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; On April 23, 2010, the American Bar Association ("ABA") Section of Litigation awarded Attorney Tim Caprez "Outstanding Subcommittee Chair for the 2009-2010 Bar Year" honors at the 2010 ABA Section Annual Conference in New York City.; Read More

Home Owners May See Lower Property Taxes due to Poor Real Estate Market: April 28, 2010 | Posted by Claude J. Krawczyk; This past week, the City of Milwaukee completed its annual revaluation of all homes and business properties for real estate tax assessment purposes and reported a 2.4% cumulative drop in property values from 2009 to 2010.; Read More

Attorney Joe Maier Presents at the Society of Financial Service Professionals on May 12th, 2010: April 23, 2010 | Posted by Joseph M. Maier; Attorney Maier will speak at the upcoming "Key Planning Issues for Financial Professionals" seminar hosted by the Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals.; Read More

U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Whether Employees’ Verbal Complaints are Protected Under FLSA: April 21, 2010 | Posted by Timothy B. Caprez; The United States Supreme Court has decided to review a Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) case in which the U.S Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held that an employee could not maintain an action for retaliation under the FLSA for his termination based upon his verbal complaints to his employer that the time clock was improperly placed to provide for accurate punch-ins and punch-outs.; Read More

COBRA Premium Subsidy Extended to May 31, 2010: April 19, 2010 | Posted by Joseph E. Gumina; On April 15, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, which has once again extended the COBRA premium subsidy as provided for in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”); this time the subsidy has been extended from March 31, 2010 to May 31, 2010.; Read More

Unmarried Couples Taking Advantage of the Homebuyer Tax Credit Should Understand Their Rights: April 16, 2010 | Posted by Jason R. Scoby; The Homebuyer Tax Credit is scheduled to expire soon. To take advantage of the tax credit, homebuyers must enter into a binding contract to purchase a home before May 1, 2010, and they must close on the home before July 1, 2010.; Read More

Estate Planning for Married Individuals with Children from a Prior Marriage: April 12, 2010 | Posted by Carl D. Holborn; Effectively drafting estate plans for married individuals with children from a prior marriage can be a challenge. Failure to properly plan can cause divisive family disputes.; Read More

Attorney Chad Richter Presents at Lee Hecht Harrison Seminar: April 09, 2010 | Posted by Chad J. Richter; Attorney Chad J. Richter will be giving a presentation on Monday, April 12th at Lee Hecht Harrison located at 10000 Innovation Drive, Suite 100, in Milwaukee.; Read More

Attorney Dean Laing and Laura Now Contribute Article to the ABA Health Law Litigation Newsletter: April 07, 2010 | Posted by Laura J. Now; The article, published in the American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Committee on Health Law Litigation's Winter 2010 Health Law Litigation Newsletter, discusses the common law development of a radiologist’s duty to directly communicate his or her findings to a treating physician, and how the American College of Radiology’s attempt to provide guidance to radiologists by establishing communication guidelines, may not have had the effect that the ACR intended.; Read More

The Unexpected Real Estate Broker Commission: April 05, 2010 | Posted by J. Miles Goodwin; Many older home owners decide to downsize and move into smaller quarters. They then become not only buyers of a new property, but also sellers of the old homestead.; Read More

Clarifying the Tax Treatment of Gifts to Grantor Trusts in 2010 - Notice 2010-19: April 02, 2010 | Posted by Joseph M. Maier; Back in 2001, Congress passed the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (EGTRRA).; Read More

Wisconsin Increases the Homestead Exemption Available to All Residents: March 31, 2010 | Posted by John R. Schreiber; Under Wisconsin law, a person’s “homestead” is the dwelling and so much of the land surrounding it necessary for use as a home, not exceeding 40 acres.; Read More

Not All Condominiums Are Created Equal: March 29, 2010 | Posted by J. Miles Goodwin; Many people fail to see the benefit of consulting with an attorney before making a residential condominium purchase.; Read More

Think You Know How Far You Have to Go for Your Employees? Think Again.: March 26, 2010 | Posted by Timothy B. Caprez; Two recent decisions have surprised both employers and legal analysts evaluating what measures employers must take under the law.; Read More

Health Care Reform Passes; Businesses Need to Start Planning for Implementation: March 24, 2010 | Posted by Peter J. Walsh; The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has been signed into law, and with certain modifications to be added through the House Reconciliation Act, health care reform is certain to have a substantial impact on American businesses in the years to come.; Read More

The Seventh Circuit Holds that Under the ADA Proof of Mixed Motive Will Not Suffice: March 22, 2010 | Posted by Joseph E. Gumina; The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, which oversees the federal district courts for Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, recently held that an employee complaining of discriminatory discharge under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) must now show that his or her employer would not have fired him “but for” his actual or perceived disability.; Read More

A Parent’s Obligation to Provide Health Insurance for Minor Children in Family Law Matters: March 19, 2010 | Posted by Gregory S. Mager; Wisconsin law already required courts in family law matters to assign responsibility for providing health insurance for minor children.; Read More

OCHD is a Founding Volunteer Law Firm for the Milwaukee Justice Center: March 17, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; Since late 2009, OCHD attorneys have been working with Marquette University Law School and the Milwaukee Volunteer Lawyers Project to provide free legal assistance to Milwaukee County’s unrepresented litigants through court-based self help desks and legal resources.; Read More

Attorney Grant Killoran Participates in Macalester College Legal Studies Forum: March 15, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; Grant Killoran, a partner in OCHD’s Litigation Practice Group, recently participated as a speaker in the Macalester College “Front Row” lecture series, a two-day event focusing on law and entrepreneurship and business, held in St. Paul, Minnesota on February 25 and 26, 2010.; Read More

New FCC Ruling Affects Application Process for the Construction of Wireless Communication Facilities: March 12, 2010 | Posted by Jason R. Scoby; In an effort to “promote the deployment of broadband and other wireless services by reducing delays in the construction and improvement of wireless networks,” the Federal Communications Commission recently issued a ruling that affects the way in which state and local governments review applications to construct wireless communication facilities, such as cell phone towers and other similar structures.; Read More

Carl D. Holborn has been Named to the Kenosha County Civil Service Commission: March 10, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; Attorney Carl D. Holborn has been nominated by Kenosha County Executive James Kreuser and approved by the Kenosha County Board of Supervisors to the serve on the Kenosha County Civil Service Commission.; Read More

OCHD Elects Chad J. Richter as Shareholder: March 08, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. is pleased to announce that Attorney Chad Richter has recently been elected as a shareholder of the firm.; Read More

Carl D. Holborn Speaks at Corporate Casual on Estate Tax: March 04, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; Attorney Carl D. Holborn gave a presentation on the status of the Federal Estate Tax at the Corporate Casual meeting on February 23rd at the Milwaukee Bar Center.; Read More

Attorney Caprez to Moderate MBA Health Law Seminar: March 02, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; Attorney Tim Caprez will moderate the upcoming Milwaukee Bar Association Health Law Section seminar "Hot Topics for Hospital In-House Counsel: What's Keeping Us Up at Night."; Read More

Carryover Basis and the 2010 Estate Tax System: March 01, 2010 | Posted by Joseph M. Maier; The current state and uncertainty of the estate tax system has been a widely discussed, blogged and dissected topic since it became clear, late last year, that 2010 would be a “year without an estate tax.”; Read More

Attorney Tom Cannon is Recognized as One of Wisconsin’s “2010 Leaders in the Law”: February 26, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; Thomas G. Cannon, who is of-counsel to the law firm of O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C., was recently honored as a "2010 Leader in the Law" by the Wisconsin Law Journal.; Read More

Dennis Hollman Presents at the Society of Financial Service Professionals in Tampa: February 24, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; Attorney Dennis Hollman presented a seminar at the Society of Financial Service Professionals ("SFSP") on January 13, 2010 in Tampa, Florida.; Read More

Legislation Moving Forward to Make Roth Conversions Viable in Wisconsin: February 22, 2010 | Posted by Carl D. Holborn; The Wisconsin State Senate unanimously approved a bill to allow residents of all income levels to convert a Traditional IRA into a Roth IRA without penalty.; Read More

Attorney Laing Secures Another Appellate Court Victory: January 22, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; On January 20, 2010, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling and held that, as Attorney Dean Laing had argued, an educational training reimbursement provision of an employment contract was divisible from unreasonable restrictive covenants in the contract and therefore enforceable.; Read More

Milwaukee Bar Association Appoints Attorney Grant Killoran to Milwaukee Justice Center Committee: January 05, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; Attorney Grant Killoran of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. has been chosen by the Milwaukee Bar Association to serve on its newly formed Milwaukee Justice Center Committee.; Read More

Wisconsin Supreme Court Reappoints Attorney Merkle: December 02, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; Attorney Tom Merkle has been reappointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to the District 2 Committee of the Office of Lawyer Regulation.; Read More

The New Era of M&A - December 8, 2009: December 01, 2009 | Posted by Peter J. Faust; You can get deals done in today's market, but it takes special skills and extra effort. Don't miss this educational conference that will teach you how!; Read More

In Your Biz: Profit from Planning - December 3, 2009: November 30, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; Business owners, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, return ready to sell. Tune in as they learn what they need to do to ensure they get top dollar from their business.; Read More

Sixteen OCHD Attorneys Awarded with Super Lawyers Designation: November 18, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; Sixteen attorneys from O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. have been selected for inclusion on the Wisconsin Super Lawyers 2009 list.; Read More

Business Journal M&A Advertising Underway: September 11, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; Our reputation for superior M&A counsel "puts a bite" into the competition. Learn more about our aggresive new look and marketing rationale.; Read More

Labor & Employment Law Newsletter - August 2009: August 25, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; Read More

Business Bankruptcy Options: July 24, 2009 | Posted by Seth E. Dizard; The three most common avenues available to corporate entities seeking relief from creditors are Chapters 7 and 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and Chapter 128 of the Wisconsin State Statutes.; Read More

Attorney Scoby Joins O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C.: July 15, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; Attorney Jason Scoby, a recent graduate of Marquette University Law School, cum laude, has joined the Corporate Practice Group of the Milwaukee law firm O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C.; Read More

Managing Data in a Litigious World: June 30, 2009 | Posted by Joseph E. Gumina; Link to Blog; Read More

Workplace Diversity: Defining Success Goes Beyond Numbers: June 19, 2009 | Posted by Joseph E. Gumina; Link to Blog; Read More

Labor & Employment Law Newsletter - May 2009: May 21, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; Read More

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