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Criminal

THE JURY FOUND DEREK CHAUVIN GUILTY. WHAT HAPPENS NOW?

The country, and world, watched as a Minnesota jury convicted Derek Chauvin of three criminal charges--Murder (Second Degree); Murder (Third Degree); and Manslaughter (Second Degree)—in…

Jacob A. ManianJune 10, 2021

COVID-19

EEOC Gives Green Light to Employer Covid-19 Vaccine Incentives

With Covid-19 cases declining in the United States, mask mandates lifting, and life getting back to a little more like normal, many employers are considering…

FOSJune 8, 2021

COVID-19

CITY OF MILWAUKEE ELIMINATES MASK MANDATE

On May 17, 2021, FOS issued a post discussing the City of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett’s and Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson’s announcement that Milwaukee would…

FOSJune 1, 2021

COVID-19

CITY OF MILWAUKEE PLANS TO EASE UP ON COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

On May 13, 2021, City of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson announced that Milwaukee will likely lift most of its COVID-19…

FOSMay 17, 2021

FOS News

FOS Attorneys Earn Best Lawyers in America Honors

Four FOS attorneys have been named as Best Lawyers in America awards, as published in Milwaukee Lifestyle Magazine’s April 2021 issue. Shareholder Michael Koutnik was…

FOSApril 5, 2021

COVID-19

WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS GOVERNOR EVERS’ COVID-19 EMERGENCY ORDERS

In a 4-3 decision, the Wisconsin Supreme Court this morning struck down multiple state-wide coronavirus-related emergency orders issued by Governor Evers, including those requiring the…

FOSMarch 31, 2021

Taxation

TAX RETURN AND PAYMENT DEADLINE EXTENDED

The IRS and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue have extended the due date for filing 2020 individual income tax returns from April 15, 2021 to…

FOSMarch 22, 2021

Business

WILL BUSINESS COURTS PROVIDE EFFICIENT, FAIR DISPOSITIONS?

For any business, the potential for litigation looms like an ever-present dark cloud. A lawsuit can mean years of unending document demands, depositions, motions, and…

Jacob A. ManianMarch 5, 2021

Employment

ARE EMPLOYEES EVER “OFF DUTY” UNDER EMPLOYER CODES OF CONDUCT?

Calling 2020 a year of substantial change would be a wild understatement. We grappled with a pandemic, protests and hotly-contested elections. This year of change…

Laurna A. KinnelMarch 5, 2021

Business

CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT BATTLES ENTITY OWNERS’ SECRECY

Business entities such as corporations and limited liability companies are formed for many reasons, including to shield their owners from personal liability for corporate acts.…

Robert J. OllmanMarch 5, 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

Business Employment

Your Job Applicant Has a Record. Now What?

Many employers routinely conduct background checks before hiring prospective employees. What if an applicant has an arrest or conviction record? Such information can be a…

FOSMarch 5, 2021