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Diane Slomowitz FOS News Jacob A. Manian

FOS on the Move

FOS shareholder Shannon Allen has been elected as Vice-President, and to a second three-year term on the Board, of the Milwaukee Bar Association. FOS shareholder…

FOSJune 5, 2015

FOS News

Law Dogs on the Loose!

FOS was a-panting and a-howling at its recent Dog Day. FOS’s furry friends abounded, and bounded, during the festivities, which included hallway racing, water spillage,…

FOSJune 5, 2015

FOS News William Fitzhugh Fox

FOS Supports Boys & Girls Clubs

FOS shareholder Shannon Allen was a sponsor of the 14th Annual Lawyers for Boys & Girls Clubs held on June 4, 2015 at Milwaukee’s Public…

FOSJune 5, 2015

FOS News Michael G. Koutnik

Komen Walk/Run to Salute Karen Fox

On Sunday, September 27, 2015, FOS will participate in its fourth annual Milwaukee’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure walk/run. FOS’ team, “The Karen…

FOSJune 5, 2015

Business Diane Slomowitz Employment Litigation

Don’t Step On Employees’ Social Media Privacy Rights

A disgruntled employee badmouths your company on Facebook. You can’t access his “private” postings, since he won’t accept your “friend” request. Frustrated, you want to…

Diane SlomowitzJune 5, 2015

Business Trademarks & Service Marks

Businesses Can Be Scammed Too

Recently, a client contacted me and asked whether his company should pay an invoice that appeared to be from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office…

FOSJune 5, 2015

Business Employment Michael G. Koutnik

Special Delivery! – Accommodation for Pregnant Employees

Employers should take a “pregnant pause” to review their employee leave policies, in light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision under the federal Pregnancy…

Michael G. KoutnikJune 5, 2015

FOS News Jacob A. Manian

FOS Attends S.T.O.P Awards

FOS joined over 700 young leaders from 60 different Milwaukee schools for the Inaugural S.T.O.P Awards Show on May 21, 2015 at the UW-Panther Arena.…

Jacob A. ManianJune 3, 2015

Divorce & Family Laurna A. Kinnel

When do children get to decide who they are living with?

In Wisconsin, the answer is “never.” But for some reason, there is a common myth among clients that once a child reaches a magic age…

Laurna A. KinnelJune 1, 2015

Criminal FOS News Jacob A. Manian

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

Memorial Day weekend usually involves gathering with friends and family for cookouts, having a few beers and hopefully enjoying nice weather. Unfortunately, it is also…

Jacob A. ManianMay 19, 2015

Divorce & Family Employment FOS News Laurna A. Kinnel Litigation

FOS Shareholder Laurna Kinnel Has Been Elected Secretary of the Milwaukee Young Lawyer’s Association

On Thursday, May 14, 2015, at the Milwaukee Young Lawyer’s Association (MYLA) Annual Meeting, FOS shareholder Laurna Kinnel was elected Secretary of the MYLA board.…

Laurna A. KinnelMay 18, 2015

Laurna A. Kinnel Litigation

Wait-Who Are You?

The FRCP 30(b)(6) deposition is a powerful tool in commercial litigation. It allows a litigator to obtain the testimony of an entity, by requiring that…

Laurna A. KinnelMay 18, 2015