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

End to Valuation Discounts?

A common technique to minimize gift and estate taxes on the transfer of a family business to younger family members may soon be ending. When…

Allan T. YoungDecember 30, 2016

FOS News Matthew W. O’Neill

FOS in the News

FOS shareholder Matthew O’Neill presented “Minority Shareholder Rights in Wisconsin” at the December 2, 2016 Wisconsin State Bar program “Trending Topics in Business Litigation.

FOSDecember 30, 2016

FOS News

Bruce C. O’Neill: The Best

Our hearts broke September 3, 2016, when we lost our beloved litigator, partner, mentor, counselor, orator, toastmaster and friend, Bruce O’Neill. He passed away from…

FOSDecember 30, 2016

FOS News

Keep Your Holidays Safe and Merry

Holiday parties. Love them or hate them, they’re a year-end ritual. Almost all of us host or attend at least one festive function during the…

FOSDecember 29, 2016

Employment Matthew W. O’Neill

Your Non-Solicitation Agreement May Not Be Enforceable

Employers beware, employees rejoice! A recent Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision casts doubt on the enforceability of common employee non-solicitation agreements. Employers routinely ask employees…

Matthew W. O'NeillDecember 29, 2016

Lauren E. Maddente

New Federal Law Adds to Companies’ Trade Secret Arsenals

If your business maintains trade secrets related to services or products intended for use across state lines, you may now have new remedies and a…

Lauren E. MaddenteDecember 29, 2016

Allan T. Young FOS News Gregory J. Ricci Lauren E. Maddente William R. Soderstrom

A Year of Changes

2016 has been a year of great change at FOS. First and foremost, one of our beloved founders, Bruce O’Neill, passed away after a long…

William R. SoderstromDecember 29, 2016

Criminal Jacob A. Manian

Be Safe This Holiday Season: Law Enforcement will be looking to make OWI/DUI Arrests

Many people spend the Holiday Season gathering with family to give thanks, exchange gifts and to enjoy food and drinks. Unfortunately, it is also an…

Jacob A. ManianDecember 22, 2016

Campaign Finance & Election Law Matthew W. O’Neill

Electoral College – Keep or Toss?

FOS shareholder Matthew O’Neill is a the Alumni Blogger of the Month for the Marquette University Law School Faculty Blog for the month of November.…

FOSDecember 6, 2016

Campaign Finance & Election Law Matthew W. O’Neill

There is Real Election Fraud (Just Not What You Think)

FOS shareholder Matthew O’Neill is a the Alumni Blogger of the Month for the Marquette University Law School Faculty Blog for the month of November.…

FOSNovember 16, 2016

FOS News Jacob A. Manian Kenneth P. Barczak Matthew W. O’Neill

FOS Lawyers are Super!!

FOS congratulates FOS shareholders Matt O’Neill and Shannon Allen, and FOS of-counsel Ken Barczak, for being named Super Lawyers. Matt and Shannon received special recognition…

FOSNovember 14, 2016

Estate Planning

Keep the Power in Your Power of Attorney

A general durable power of attorney (“POA”) is an essential part of an effective estate plan. A properly drafted POA appoints a trusted and financially…

FOSNovember 11, 2016