With the ongoing economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, construction lien rights have become more vital than ever to businesses in the construction industry. To help navigate through this topic, Attorney Steve Slawinski recently authored an article entitled “101: Wisconsin’s Construction Lien Law,” which appeared in the State Bar of Wisconsin Construction Blog. In the article he provides a refresher course on the basics of construction liens on privately owned construction projects in Wisconsin.

Read the full article here.

For more information on this topic contact Steve Slawinski at 414-276-5000 or steve.slawinski@wilaw.com.

Recognizing the need to help clarify some of the potential questions posed from the new law, Attorney Britany Morrison recently presented an informational webinar entitled, “PPP Rules Under the New Flexibility Act and Loan Forgiveness FAQS.” In the webinar they discuss the new rules under the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, loan forgiveness frequently asked questions, and the “unknowns” of loan forgiveness.

O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong and Laing remains open and will continue to monitor Paycheck Protection Program changes. For questions or further information relating to the Paycheck Protection Program, please contact Attorney Britany Morrison.

An article by Attorneys Grant Killoran, Joe Newbold, and Erica Reib entitled “The New Wave of Litigation: An Early Report on COVID-19 Claims” is featured as the cover story in the June edition of the State Bar of Wisconsin publication Wisconsin Lawyer. In their article they analyze the claims being filed relating to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

Read the full article here.

Attorney Grant Killoran, a shareholder in O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong and Laing’s Litigation Practice Group, recently co-presented a speech entitled “The Tenth Amendment: The Sword and the Shield of the States” at the 14^th Annual State Bar of Texas Bill of Rights: Cutting Edge Controversies in Constitutional Law Conference. Grant also co-presented another speech at the seminar entitled “The Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses: Is Anything We Learned in Law School Still the Law.”

The State Bar of Texas Annual Bill of Rights Conference brings together attorneys and law professors from around the country each year to speak on emerging issues in constitutional law.

Attorney Jim DeJong will be featured on Money Sense presented by Ellenbecker Investment Group on WISN AM 1130. On the show, Jim provides an overview of the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the M&A market. He discusses what a business owner planning to sell a business should be doing now to prepare the business to attract qualified buyers and to obtain the best price. Jim also discusses the importance of business succession planning.

Tune in to hear the show in its entirety on Saturday, June 6th at 2:00 pm.

The recording can be accessed here.

Attorney Joseph Gumina, chair of O’Neil Cannon’s labor and employment law group, was recently featured in the Super Lawyers article “Can I Lay Off My Furloughed Employees?”. In the article, Gumina shares advice regarding legal considerations employers need to be aware of when considering laying off furloughed employees during these unprecedented times. Read full article here.

O’Neil Cannon remains open for its clients and we are here to help. We encourage you to reach out with any questions, concerns, or legal issues you may have, including those related to coronavirus.

Attorneys Pete Faust and Jason Scoby were recently quoted in the Business Journal in an article about advising their clients on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The Business Journal article,  addressed how funds should be applied and documented, and the options available to those who did not receive funds in the initial round. O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong and Laing remains open and ready to help you. For questions or further information relating to the PPP and EIDL programs, please speak to your regular OCHDL contact.

The full article titled “Top tips for Milwaukee-area businesses that received PPP funds, and businesses that didn’t” was published on April 23, 2020 in the Business Journal.

An article by Attorneys Christa Wittenberg and Grant Killoran on constitutional law issues relating to the current COVID-19 pandemic is featured as the cover story in the April edition of the State Bar of Wisconsin publication Wisconsin Lawyer. In their article, they take an informative and deep dive look into regulations and due process concerns relating to the current public health emergency.

Read the full article here.

We are incredibly proud to financially support local Port Washington hero, 16-year-old William “Billy” Schowalter, as he works diligently to create plastic face shields for medical professionals, local police, and other service providers that work with the public. Billy, a son of an OCHDL employee, is using his 3D printer to make personal protective equipment and headpieces to help those on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19. Click here to read more about Billy’s story and to be reminded that we are all in this together.

Each year, Super Lawyers surveys the State of Wisconsin’s 25,000 attorneys and judges, seeking the State’s top attorneys. Super Lawyers then selects the Top 10 Attorneys in Wisconsin, Top 50 Attorneys in Wisconsin, Top 25 Attorneys in Milwaukee, and Super Lawyers (consisting of the top 5% of attorneys in Wisconsin).

The 2019 lists were published by Super Lawyers in December 2019, and include the following attorneys from O’Neil Cannon:

• Dean P. Laing:
  • Top 10 Attorneys in Wisconsin (Ranked #2)
  • Top 50 Attorneys in Wisconsin
  • Top 25 Attorneys in Milwaukee
  • Super Lawyer
• Seth E. Dizard:
  • Top 50 Attorneys in Wisconsin
  • Top 25 Attorneys in Milwaukee
  • Super Lawyer
• Douglas P. Dehler: Super Lawyer
• James G. DeJong: Super Lawyer
• Peter J. Faust: Super Lawyer
• John G. Gehringer: Super Lawyer
• Joseph E. Gumina: Super Lawyer
• Gregory W. Lyons: Super Lawyer
• Patrick G. McBride: Super Lawyer
• Joseph D. Newbold: Super Lawyer
• Chad J. Richter: Super Lawyer
• John R. Schreiber: Super Lawyer
• Jason R. Scoby: Super Lawyer
• Steven J. Slawinski: Super Lawyer

In addition, Erica N. Reib was selected by Super Lawyers as Rising Stars (a Rising Star must be 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less).

In total, 18 attorneys of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong and Laing were recognized by Super Lawyers, which has called the firm “the Milwaukee mid-sized powerhouse.”

Super Lawyers is a national rating service that rates attorneys in all 50 states. The selection process utilized by Super Lawyers is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.