Yesterday, Govenor Tony Evers signed legislation that grants the public UNLIMITED access to off-sale liquor. Prior law limited sales by Class B (off-sale) to a maximum of four liters per transaction. This is the new law: 2019 WISCONSIN ACT 6 An Act to amend 125.51 (3) (b) of the statutes; relating to: retail sales of …
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In order to help clients and non-clients understand what to do after someone dies, I’ve created two resources that are available for FREE! The first is a checklist for practical steps that should be taken after someone dies: After Death – A Checklist The second is a brief description of Probate and the Probate process: …
On April 30, 2015 the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a decision that finally clarifies the enforceability of a non-compete agreement signed by an existing employee. It has long been settled that new employees can be required to sign non-compete agreements because the employee is receiving employment in exchange for the promise not to compete during …
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On May 8, 2015 I will be presenting at the Wisconsin Bar Leaders Conference. My session topic is “Titanium Hips with Smart Phone Holsters – The Ethical Implications of Generational Differences. ” The session explores an area that interests me a LOT – generational differences. In the past few years I have become addicted to …
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In working with business owners I have frequently faced a pretty regular set of questions about how hiring decisions are made: “Can I consider information I found on Facebook?” “Can I do a background check?” “Can I do a credit check?” “That online site said the applicant was once arrested for (insert any random offense …
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It’s been a few silly posts for me and this is likely to be the last one. The crappy cases about bat guano and cow manure and when insurance companies are obligated to pay for damage to structures or pollution of water supplies. The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled on the human septage and cow …
I admit it. I love Halloween. The costumes, the jack-o-lanterns, the goofiness of it all. The candy doesn’t hurt much either. So here’s an interesting article from the Huffington Post titled, “8 Super Weird Things You Didn’t Know About Halloween.” It’s not legal stuff. It’s not a promotion for my firm. It’s just fun. REMINDER …
The spring/summer edition of Superior Alumni included an article about my new practice. If you haven’t read the hard copy, here’s the article at the UW-Superior website. Johanna R Kirk
I will be closing the office at noon on Thursday, August 21st, remaining closed all of Friday, August 23, 2014. Regular hours will resume on Monday, August 25, 2014. Thanks for your understanding! Johanna R Kirk
