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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

Allan T. Young Taxation

SECURE ACT CREATES IRA ANXIETY

The SECURE Act, enacted in December as part of the federal government spending bill, contains major revisions to the retirement plan rules. Many changes are…

Allan T. YoungMarch 5, 2020

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Pro Bono Work Honored

FOS shareholders Matthew O’Neill and Jacob Manian, along with associate Lauren Maddente, have been certified and named to the Wisconsin State Bar’s Pro Bono Honor Society registry. The Society recognizes…

FOSMarch 5, 2020

Laurna A. Kinnel Trademarks & Service Marks

Express Yourself

Viral expressions and catchphrases come and go at a rapid pace these days – seemingly catching the attention of the entire country at once. Who…

Laurna A. KinnelMarch 5, 2020

Business Jacob A. Manian

Your Company Has Been Served With a Subpoena. Now What?

In the middle of an already hectic workday, a government agent shows up and serves your company with a subpoena. Are you in trouble? It…

Jacob A. ManianMarch 5, 2020

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FOS Attorneys Earn Pro Bono Honors

FOS shareholders Matthew O'Neill and Jacob Manian, along with associate Lauren Maddente, have been certified and named to the State Bar of Wisconsin's Pro Bono…

FOSMarch 3, 2020

FOS News Jacob A. Manian

Shepherd Express Honors FOS

For the second year in a row, FOS was honored at the January 21, 2020 “Best of Milwaukee” event, sponsored by the Shepherd Express newspaper.…

FOSJanuary 22, 2020

Robert J. Ollman, Jr.Taxation

New Law Aids Buyers’ Sales Tax Inquiries

Purchasing a business involves multiple steps and a tremendous amount of due diligence. One important aspect of due diligence is determining the purchaser’s successor liability…

Robert J. OllmanDecember 13, 2019

Campaign Finance & Election Law Matthew W. O’Neill

2020 Democratic Convention Set to Bombard Milwaukee

All eyes will be on Milwaukee next summer, as the Democratic Nominating Convention descends on our fair city July 13-16, 2020. The city kindly agreed…

Matthew W. O'NeillDecember 13, 2019

Employment Lauren E. Maddente

Department of Labor Releases Final Overtime Rule

Most employers are familiar with the Department of Labor’s overtime pay requirements. Non-exempt employees covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are afforded special…

Lauren E. MaddenteDecember 13, 2019

FOS News Francis J. Hughes Jacob A. Manian Kenneth P. Barczak Laurna A. Kinnel Matthew W. O’Neill Michael G. Koutnik

What a Year it Has Been, and What a Year It Will Be

December is always a busy month. Shoveling. Preparing for the arrival of loved ones. Booking that plane ticket “home.” Hosting or attending holiday parties. Buying…

Francis J. HughesDecember 13, 2019

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FOS Lawyers Are Super!

FOS congratulates shareholder Matt O’Neill and FOS of-counsel Ken Barczak for being named to the list of 2019 Super Lawyers. Matt received special recognition as…

FOSNovember 13, 2019