In recent years, the U.S. Supreme Court has made major employment law headlines with its Bostock  decision (holding sexual orientation and gender identity are protected classes under Title VII) and Epic Systems decision (holding class-action waivers are enforceable against employees), among others. It looks like 2023 will be no different. In addition to taking up […]

In a year-end gift of sorts to tax professionals, payment processing companies, and individuals pursuing eBay and other small-transaction side hustles, the IRS has delayed a new transaction reporting requirement that some believed would cause confusion among taxpayers and tax preparers alike. Many More Payments Were to Be Reported to the IRS The new reporting […]

Grant Killoran of O’Neil Cannon was recently elected to serve on the Board of Directors of Milwaukee Film, Inc. Milwaukee Film is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to entertaining, educating, and engaging the community through cinematic experiences, with a vision to make Milwaukee a center for film culture. It operates the Oriental Theatre, a historic […]

In April of 2022, Wisconsin passed new business entity laws, greatly impacting limited liability companies and their members, and largely overhauling and replacing Chapter 183 of the Wisconsin Statutes, which governs LLCs. This article will help you identify the key changes under the new LLC laws, as well as point you towards the next steps […]

In the summer flurry of packing and planning to transition their high school student to college life, many parents overlook the legal documents that can help families in the event of a student’s financial or health emergency. As many parents learn the hard way when their child suffers a physical or mental health crisis, the […]

Attorney Seth Dizard, chair of O’Neil Cannon’s banking, receivership, and creditors’ rights practice group, was recently featured in the Super Lawyers article “Debt Collection Options for Businesses”. In the article, Dizard shares advice and insights for business owners in the area of creditors’ rights. Read the full article here. As the head of the firm’s […]

Each year, Super Lawyers surveys the State of Wisconsin’s 15,000 attorneys and judges, seeking the State’s top attorneys. Recently, Super Lawyers published its lists for 2022, which include the Top 10 Attorneys in Wisconsin, Top 50 Attorneys in Wisconsin, Top 25 Attorneys in Milwaukee, Super Lawyers (consisting of the top 5% of attorneys in Wisconsin), […]

Tuesday, November 8, 2022, is Election Day. Although early voting is underway, many people will want to vote in-person on Election Day. All Wisconsin employers, regardless of size, are required to provide employees who are eligible to vote up to three consecutive hours of unpaid leave to vote while the polls are open (from 7 […]

O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. has been ranked in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list in 16 practice areas: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Commercial Litigation Construction Law Corporate Law Employment Law – Management Litigation – Bankruptcy Litigation – […]

Newsletter Article Highlights: Anne Heche’s Will Contest: A Cautionary Tale How Joint Accounts Can Ruin Your Estate Plan Understanding Common Notices Individuals Receive from the IRS How Does Life Insurance Work with an Estate Plan? Seventh Circuit Holds That Light Duty Policy Did Not Violate the PDA Firm News: The Firm Welcomes Four New Attorneys […]

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