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

Fraudulent Transfers – Know When to Sue

A debtor, faced with a creditor’s lawsuit or judgment, will sometimes transfer property to a spouse, affiliated business or other third-party, and then claim “poverty”…

Lauren E. MaddenteDecember 13, 2018

Divorce & Family Laurna A. Kinnel

Divorced? Moving? Make Sure Your Child Can Come, Too.

You did the hard work. You negotiated a placement schedule in your divorce that works for you, your ex, and serves your child’s best interests.…

Laurna A. KinnelDecember 13, 2018

Business Commercial Taxation

Chinese Tariffs – Any Way Around Them?

In today’s global market, virtually all businesses import goods in one form or another, primarily from China. Whether it be the component parts incorporated into…

FOSDecember 13, 2018

Business Employment Robert J. Ollman, Jr.

Supreme Court Clarifies Employer Knowledge Requirement Regarding Disabled Employees

Your employee, Billy, frequently leaves his work station during business hours to go outside for fresh air. Billy does this even though he knows that,…

Robert J. OllmanDecember 13, 2018

FOS News Francis J. Hughes Jacob A. Manian Michael G. Koutnik Robert J. Ollman, Jr.William Fitzhugh Fox William R. Soderstrom

A Successful and Meaningful FOS Year

2018 has been a great year at FOS. The economic boom has generated an enormous amount of activity here, particularly in our corporate, tax and…

William R. SoderstromDecember 13, 2018

FOS News Lauren E. Maddente

Maddente awarded “Rookie of the Year” by Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk

FOS associate Lauren Maddente received the Rookie of the Year award for her role as Volunteer and Entertainment Co-Chair at the Susan G. Komen Wisconsin…

FOSDecember 12, 2018

Estate Planning Robert J. Ollman, Jr.

New Lawyer, New Estate Plan

I graduated from North Dakota State on scholarship with a double major and two national championship rings from playing Division I football. I graduated from…

Robert J. OllmanOctober 23, 2018

Business Michael G. Koutnik Real Estate

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

Business Michael G. Koutnik Taxation

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

Criminal Jacob A. Manian Litigation

The Fifth – Not Only For the Guilty

The hallowed Fifth Amendment: “No person…shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself.” This privilege, which applies only to individuals,…

Jacob A. ManianOctober 23, 2018

Jacob A. Manian Taxation

Tax Fraud Investigation? Yes, You Could Be a Target!

Most people hate filing taxes. We do our best to complete the forms and pay our taxes with accuracy, if not precision. Even when we…

Jacob A. ManianOctober 23, 2018

Business Laurna A. Kinnel Trademarks & Service Marks

You’ve Got Your Trademark – Now What?

You’ve taken all the right steps to protect your intellectual property – contacted your FOS attorney, defined your mark’s scope, and prepared and filed a…

Laurna A. KinnelOctober 22, 2018