Wisconsin offers two legal options to end your relationship with your spouse: legal separation or divorce. Both methods provide a legal means to deal with custody, the financial relationship between the parties, and child support. However, couples who choose to go through a legal separation remain married. There are some …

Most people know that when you get injured in a car accident that is caused by someone else’s negligence, you can pursue compensation from the responsible person or an insurance company. Likewise, if someone breaks into your house, kills your spouse, and steals your property, you can pursue a claim …

Corporate bylaws govern a Wisconsin corporation’s internal operations. They are generally drafted by an attorney before a company’s initial incorporation. While a company’s articles of incorporation are filed with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (FDI), the bylaws are an internal legal document governing important aspects of how the company …

A nurse can lose his license for being drunk or under the influence of drugs while on the job. Nursing boards take substance use at work very seriously because it jeopardizes patient safety and undermines the integrity of the profession. Coming to work impaired is seen as a violation of …

Leasing commercial space is one of the most important aspects of running a business. However, when disputes arise between landlords and tenants, the conflict can disrupt operations, hurt relationships, and lead to expensive legal battles. Whether you are a landlord dealing with tenant nonpayment issues or a tenant dealing with …

Many businesses in Milwaukee are required to obtain a business license before they can legally operate. Whether you are starting a restaurant, retail store, or professional service firm, a license is often necessary to ensure your business complies with local regulations. Even home-based businesses or online operations may need certain …

If you have been convicted of a crime in Milwaukee, you may wonder if there is a way to challenge the court’s decision. The appeals process allows you to ask a higher court to review the case for legal errors that may have affected the outcome. It is important to …

Noncompete agreements are contracts between employers and employees that restrict the employee’s ability to work for a competing business or start a competing company for a certain period of time after their employment ends. These agreements can help protect a business’s trade secrets, customer relationships, and other confidential information. However, …

 Renters harmed by the Maui Fires may find themselves feeling left behind. While homeowners have the ability to file real property claims with their insurance, renters who lost everything in a fire may feel they have nothing. However, Maui Fire renters do have recourse. They can bring claims against Hawaiian …

Wildfire season in Wisconsin is drawing to a close. The season started off with more fires than usual after a particularly warm winter and, as of today, nearly 900 wildfires have burned throughout the state. Some fires are inevitable and can even be used to manage growth in a way …

Title IX is a federal law that was enacted as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. It prohibits sex-based discrimination in any educational program or activity that receives federal funding. This law is crucial because it ensures that all students, regardless of gender, have equal access to education and …

Commercial construction projects are complicated. They involve many people, detailed contracts, and large amounts of money. Because of this complexity, disputes, or disagreements often arise.  These disputes can range from contract disagreements and project delays to payment problems and concerns about the quality of work. When these disputes happen, they …