Newsletter Article Highlights: A Beginner’s Guide to Trademarks: Part Two—USPTO Trademark Application Requirements What is the Difference Between a Private Foundation and a Donor-Advised Fund? FTC Non-Compete Ban Enjoined Nationwide Navigating Trust Litigation: Insights from the Tony Bennett Case Firm News: Attorneys Maura Falk and Jacob Lloyd Have Joined O’Neil Cannon Erica Reib Named One […]
Recently, attorneys Steve Slawinski and John Gehringer were named in the Wisconsin Law Journal’s Power List for Real Estate and Construction Law Attorneys. See their recognition below.
Attorney Maura Falk, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, has joined O’Neil Cannon’s Family Law Practice Group. Falk focuses on helping her clients navigate the complexities of divorce, custody disputes, and other family-related legal issues. With prior experience in criminal defense, civil litigation, and a judicial internship at the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Falk […]
When high-net-worth individuals and families incorporate charitable giving into their estate planning, they often consider donor-advised funds and private foundations as vehicles for managing their philanthropy. Both options have unique advantages, and the choice depends on the donor’s goals, level of control, and financial considerations. Donor-advised funds are like charitable savings accounts. Donors contribute to […]
Attorney Greg Lyons was recently honored, along with others, for his heroic actions in saving the life of West Bend Alderman Mark Allen who suffered a cardiac arrest. Without hesitation, Lyons stepped in and performed CPR, stabilizing the situation until paramedics arrived. As the leader of the firm’s safety response team, Lyons actively promotes CPR […]
Submitting a valid trademark application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office is a straightforward process with the right assistance. In general, submitting a successful application to the USPTO to register your trademark requires three central components. Central Components of Trademark Applications First, a trademark application requires a detailed description of the trademark. If […]
O’Neil Cannon attorney Christa Wittenberg was recently announced the winner of the 2024 Judge Terence T. Evans Humor and Creativity in Law Competition, sponsored by the Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association. The award is given each year to one attorney whose original creative law-related writing piece is selected by the review committee. Wittenberg is […]
We are pleased to announce 20 of our lawyers have been included in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, and an additional five have been selected as 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. The following are the O’Neil Cannon lawyers named to the 2025 lists: Best Lawyers in America Doug Dehler – Litigation […]
Attorney Jacob Lloyd, a summa cum laude graduate of Marquette University Law School, has joined O’Neil Cannon’s Litigation Practice Group. He brings valuable experience from interning for Chief Justice Annette Ziegler of the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Chief Judge Diane Sykes of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, providing him with a […]
Erica Reib leads O’Neil Cannon’s Labor and Employment Practice Group. She represents businesses in state and federal courts, administrative agencies, arbitrations, and mediations; assists clients with drafting, enforcing, and defending employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and employee handbooks; provides clients with day-to-day advice, counseling, and training on labor and employment matters; and supports clients with the […]
