Michael G. Koutnik, Author at Fox, O'Neill & Shannon, S.C.

Real Estate

MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR RESIDENTIAL OFFER TO PURCHASE

Most Wisconsin residential home sales use the standard “WB-11 Residential Offer to Purchase.” FOS' attorneys have noted a few common myths about the form and…

Michael G. KoutnikJune 10, 2021

Real Estate

OWNERS: BE AWARE OF ORDINANCES’ POTENTIAL IMPACT ON PROPERTY

Where the use and development of property is concerned, sometimes a simple project can become unbelievably complicated. Take the case of Michael Anderson, who only…

Michael G. KoutnikMarch 5, 2021

Michael G. Koutnik Real Estate

ACT FAST TO PROTECT YOUR EASEMENTS FROM EXPIRING

An easement is a nonpossessory interest in land giving the easement holder the right to use land, owned by another, for a particular use. A…

Michael G. KoutnikMarch 5, 2020

Business Employment Michael G. Koutnik

“Joint Employer Liability” Rule to be Clarified

As more businesses consider changing their staffing models to include (or increase) the use of shared employees or staffing agencies, the Department of Labor (DOL)…

Michael G. KoutnikSeptember 3, 2019

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Koutnik Presents at Professional Society

FOS shareholder Michael Koutnik gave a presentation on “Real Estate Practice Tips and Pointers for the Family Law Practitioner” for the Milwaukee Society of Family…

Michael G. KoutnikMarch 21, 2019

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Can’t You Hear Me Knocking? Wisconsin Revises Landlord-Tenant Laws

Wisconsin’s landlord-tenant laws continue to evolve, with a new batch of changes now effective this year. Below are a few of the more significant changes.…

Michael G. KoutnikOctober 23, 2018

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Tax Reform Act – A Game Changer For Pass-Through Entities?

Last year’s tax reform significantly modified individual and business tax rates. Major changes for individuals (set to expire December 31, 2025) include a reduction in…

Michael G. KoutnikOctober 23, 2018

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Don’t Be Insecure – Know Your Lien’s Priority

A business owner financing the sale of assets. A landlord fronting a tenant money for a new pizza oven. A farmer selling a tractor to…

Michael G. KoutnikJune 13, 2017

Michael G. Koutnik Real Estate

Easements Don’t Last Forever

You and your neighbor both access the street through a driveway which is located on the neighbor’s property. To confirm your right to use the…

Michael G. KoutnikMarch 29, 2017

Employment Michael G. Koutnik

Sign of the Times: Time to Update Workplace Posters

Those signs hanging in the employee break room may be due for an update. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released three new or revised…

Michael G. KoutnikDecember 30, 2016