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 …

Few of us enjoy paying our insurance premiums every month, yet we do so because we understand that catastrophes can happen and we may need a safety net to cover our health, home, and finances in an emergency. When an insurance company tries to deny or reduce coverage for illegitimate …

  A physician cannot practice in the state of Wisconsin without a medical license from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board. Allegations of professional misconduct that trigger a board investigation can pose both immediate and long-term threats to a doctor’s ability to practice medicine, make a living, care for their family, …

Overdose deaths in Wisconsin have steadily increased in recent years and this trend shows no signs of stopping. Fentanyl and other powerful synthetic opioids are now often cut into unrelated drugs, leading to nearly twice as many people dying of an overdose in 2021 compared to 2019, including many people …

Construction projects require significant investments of time, money, and resources. Unfortunately, work performed on these projects may not meet proper standards and defects can lead to serious safety concerns and financial losses. Civil litigation can be an effective way to address these defects and recover compensation for the damages caused. …

Drunk driving is known to be dangerous. The effects of alcohol or drugs on a person’s body and mind can make it difficult or impossible to drive safely. Because of the risks of accidents that can result in serious injuries to multiple people, people who are caught driving while intoxicated …

Bicycling is a popular mode of transportation and recreation in Milwaukee and other parts of Wisconsin. However, sharing the road with vehicles can put bicyclists at risk of harm in bicycle accidents, especially when drivers act negligently or fail to share the road safely. When a bicyclist is struck by …