Steve Slawinski Elected to the ABC of Wisconsin Board of Directors
Attorney Steven J. Slawinski was elected to the Board of Directors for the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin.
For 30 years, Steve has represented his clients in complex construction, business, and real estate litigation. His practice emphasizes the areas of construction litigation and construction law-representing general contractors, subcontractors, owners, design professionals, lenders, and title insurers in construction disputes, both in court and in arbitration.
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Gregory Mager Moderates for the AAML
Attorney
Gregory S. Mager recently moderated the Family Court Commissioners' Panel at the 36
th Annual Midwinter Seminar for the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML).
Greg has been a fellow in the AAML since 2012. He is recognized by judges and peers as one of Wisconsin's premier family law attorneys.
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Kelly Kuglitsch Authors Article for the Journal of Corporate Taxation
An article authored by Attorney Kelly S. Kuglitsch has been published in the Journal of Corporate Taxation. The article provides an overview of the tax code section that governs most forms of non-qualified deferred compensation and executive compensation arrangements, as well as the reasons for its enactment and practical tips for ensuring compliance with its requirements.
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Protecting the Elderly from Fraud by Caregivers
In what has become an all-too-common story, it was recently reported that a 92 year-old Wisconsin woman suffering from dementia was defrauded by her caregiver. The caregiver, who allegedly stole $25,000, recently pled guilty to fraud and identity theft.
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Debt Collection Safe Harbor May Not Be So Safe
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Debt collectors recently received clarification on the contents of the collection letters they send on behalf of creditors: The "safe harbor" language set forth by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to avoid liability under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is not meant to be copied and pasted into collection letters in every situation.
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Mental Capacity Issues in Estate Planning Litigation
The United States Census Bureau projects that by 2050, the 65 and older population will nearly double that of 2012. Along with this increasing older population comes an increase in the potential for estate litigation based on mental capacity issues.
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Employers Should Review Their Employee Non-Solicitation Agreements
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a decision in
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. v. Lanning affirming a 2016 Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruling that expanded the scope of Wis. Stat. § 103.465, which governs the enforceability of restrictive covenants, to include employee non-solicitation, or anti-raiding, provisions.
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What Should Businesses Know About the Tax Plan?
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Most people have heard that Congress reduced the corporate tax rate, but people may not realize that Congress paid for that reduction by changing how businesses claim deductions. We'll discuss some of those changes here.
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Proud to be a Member of Meritas, a Multi-National Network of Business Law Firms
O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. is the Milwaukee, Wisconsin member of Meritas, a global alliance of over 7,643 experienced lawyers in 183 full-service law firms serving 243 markets. Through Meritas, clients seeking legal services can easily connect with pre-qualified legal expertise worldwide. OCHD&L and all Meritas firms must consistently meet rigorous quality standards and a stringent code of ethics. Meritas firms are also required to participate in ongoing recertification and client satisfaction evaluations.
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