Wis. Stat. § 346.89(1) states “[n]o person while driving a motor vehicle shall be so engaged or occupied as to interfere with the safe driving of such vehicle.” 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 […]
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (January 31, 2011) – O’Neil Cannon is pleased to announce that Attorney John R. Schreiber and Attorney Joseph M. Maier have been elected as shareholders of the firm. Attorney Schreiber will continue his practice in the Banking and Creditors’ Rights practice group assisting creditors, commercial landlords and other entities, in the enforcement, collection […]
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.
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. It is the linchpin between a business succession plan and the estate plans of the owners in determining the future ownership and control of a […]
Fifteen attorneys from O’Neil Cannon have been selected for inclusion on the Wisconsin Super Lawyers 2010 list. Super Lawyers is a peer-nominated award that recognizes the top 5% of outstanding attorneys across the state of Wisconsin. The Super Lawyers are selected using a rigorous, multiphase rating process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third […]
Prenuptial Agreements are paradoxical. On one hand, you have a couple who is about to marry and commit to spend the rest of their lives with each other. On the other hand, the couple signs an agreement that spells out what legally happens when a divorce occurs. This paradox can produce tension and anxiety. Prenuptial […]
On September 23rd the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5297 Bill that provides tax breaks and other incentives to businesses. It is anticipated that the bill previously passed by the Senate, will be signed into law shortly. Some of the key provisions of the legislation are as follows: Capital gains exclusion. The bill temporarily increases […]
Attorney Jason Scoby of O’Neil Cannon was recently appointed to serve as Chair of the Corporate, Banking and Business Section of the Milwaukee Bar Association (“MBA”). In this role, Attorney Scoby will focus on providing continuing legal education presentations and resources, as well as networking opportunities for attorneys and other professionals in the corporate, banking, […]
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 […]
The following O’Neil Cannon attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 17th edition of The Best Lawyers in America 2011 in the following practice areas: James G. DeJong—Corporate Law Seth E. Dizard—Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law John G. Gehringer—Construction Law, and Real Estate Law Dennis W. Hollman—Real Estate Law Dean P. Laing—Personal Injury Litigation, and […]
