News & Views - Fox, O'Neill & Shannon, S.C.

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

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…

FOSDecember 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

FOS News Kenneth P. Barczak Laurna A. Kinnel Matthew W. O’Neill Michael G. Koutnik

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

FOS News

FOS Earns “Best Place to Work” Honor

Fox, O'Neill and Shannon recently earned the Milwaukee Business Journal's "Best Place to Work" award. The award is given to companies that have great work…

FOSNovember 8, 2019

FOS News

FOS Earns “Best Place to Work” Honor

Fox, O’Neill and Shannon recently earned the Milwaukee Business Journal‘s “Best Place to Work” award. The award is given to companies that have great work environments…

FOSNovember 8, 2019

FOS News

Maddente Featured in Marquette University Blog

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FOSOctober 30, 2019

Business Litigation Robert J. Ollman, Jr.

Supreme Court Expands SEC Rule Liability

Almost every corporate principal has heard of the “dreaded” Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Rule 10b-5, which makes it unlawful in the securities context “(a)…

Robert J. OllmanSeptember 3, 2019

Business Jacob A. Manian Litigation

Corporate Internal Investigations: A Strong Response

It can happen to any company. A few rogue employees break the rules and put the whole company at risk. Could be anything. Theft from…

Jacob A. ManianSeptember 3, 2019

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