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‘Me Too’ movement continues to have impact

  • By Nicole Stangl, Guest Columnist

The Speak Out Act (Act) became law on Dec. 7, 2022. The Act prohibits the enforcement of non-disclosure or non-disparagement provisions that are agreed to prior to an allegation of sexual assault or sexual harassment (sexual misconduct).

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CTA will require new reporting requirements

When it goes into effect on January 1, 2024, a provision tucked inside the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) will impose lengthy new reporting requirements on many business entities, including many single-member LLCs. The final rule rece…

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Don’t let default rule decide for you

As an attorney specializing in estate planning, I have new clients fill out what we refer to as our estate planning “questionnaire” before meeting with them. It basically is a form that asks them to insert personal information on the first tw…

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Don’t let default rule decide for you

As an attorney specializing in estate planning, I have new clients fill out what we refer to as our estate planning “questionnaire” before meeting with them. It basically is a form that asks them to insert personal information on the first tw…

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Self-proving affidavits make probate easier

In the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, I wrote about how to create a valid will in Wisconsin. At the time, we were all stuck at home by government order, and many clients signed their wills without a notary public.

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New law will change rules governing LLCs

Under new Wisconsin laws coming into effect soon, some important rules governing how limited liability companies (LLCs) operate will change. Following are some of the key changes, what LLC owners need to be thinking about and some approaching…

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Be aware of issues with mortgage provisions

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The real estate market has been the subject of heavy speculation for the past several months. With recession concerns and high interest rates, there are safeguards you need to consider when engaging in a commercial real estate transaction. To…

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Know the pros, cons of ownership entities

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When starting a new business, you have a number of options to consider for what type of entity will be the owner of the business. The most usual options are sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability com - pany, C corporation and S corporation. What are the pros and cons of each typ…

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Make sure overtime is calculated correctly

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The Fair Labor Standards Act provides an employee should receive compensation for overtime hours at a rate “not less than one and one-half times the regular rate at which he is employed.” 29 U.S.C. § 207(a)(1). This is a wellknown principle by employers and employees alike. However, “regular…

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Consider these issues when selling business

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You have worked hard for many years to grow and expand your business and now you are thinking the timing might be right to consider selling and enjoying the proceeds in retirement.

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Make lemonade now with stock lemons

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You’ve probably heard the expression “if life deals you lemons, make lemonade.” Now may be a great time for you to “make some lemonade” when it comes to your investment portfolio.

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Key contract provisions can help handle disputes

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In a perfect world, business owners could spend all of their time and money focusing on a singular task: running their business. Despite the best laid plans, however, at some point ancillary concerns will arise and require— at least to some extent—that a business divert its resources to addr…

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Know benefits, issues if leasing land for solar

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The sub-zero temperatures that afflict the state of Wisconsin in the winter months may make it hard to believe, but Wisconsin is a new hotspot in terms of moderate to large scale solar panel projects that have popped up all around the state i…

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Financial wellness benefits employees, employers

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I f you’re a small business owner, chances are that at least some of your workforce is stressed and distracted by worries about money, making them more frazzled and less productive on the job. Studies show that 73 percent of Americans say the…

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Online document forms don’t always do the job

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Wendell knew he needed a financial power of attorney document in order to make sure he named someone to manage his finances and take care of his business if he was ever unable to do so on his own.

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DIY estate planning can be a perilous exercise

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Given the perceived cost of legal services, many individuals choose to engage in “do-it-yourself ” estate planning instead of consulting a qualified estate planner. This is particularly true when the action to be taken appears to be straightf…

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Be sure to know gift-tax laws that apply to you

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The last calendar quarter of every year tends to be the busiest for professionals who assist their clients with holiday gifting. They wonder how much they can gift and whether gift tax applies to them. This column provides basic information r…

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Consistent policies key in COVID compliance

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Even before the Biden Administration promulgated its now-in-legal-limbo vaccination/testing mandates, the COVID-19 pandemic had brought health-related and religious-related matters to the forefront of the employer-employee relationship, perha…

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Don’t create intellectual-property risks

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One of the most commonly used estate-planning documents is a revocable trust. What makes using a revocable trust as the main document in an estate plan so popular? The main reason is because a revocable trust is a flexible arrangement that al…

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NDAs can be good tool for business relationships

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In business, many situations require you to share sensitive and confidential information with another individual or company. To ensure the other party respects the confidentiality of this information, a non-disclosure agreement, or NDA, is of…

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Weigh tax options when transferring ownership

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With federal tax laws potentially changing in the near future, it is more important than ever to review your succession plan and/or exit plan to determine when and if now is the right time to transfer your business ownership. While it is impo…

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COVID may alter court’s view of remote work

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On Sept. 7, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a press release regarding a recent lawsuit the EEOC brought against ISS Facility Services Inc. (ISS) regarding work from home/ remote work as a reasonable accommodation. As…

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Open communications key for contracting parties

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What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago, most of our region was beset by shutdown orders, quarantines, and either governmental or selfimposed travel restrictions. Now, the public at-large appears to be bursting at the seams to eithe…