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Wisconsin passes Social Media Protection Act, affecting state employers
Wisconsin law took a big step forward to keep up with changing technology on Tuesday, April 7, when Gov. Scott Walker signed off on the Wisconsin Social Media Protection Act. Effective today, employers need to be aware of the information they can and cannot seek when it comes to social media.
BizTimes Bubbler Executive of the Week: Thomas S. Reynolds II
Thomas S. Reynolds II, managing partner of Hansen Reynolds Dickinson Crueger LLCAddress: 316 N. Milwaukee St., Suite 200, MilwaukeeWebsite:...
Next Newsmaker Luncheon to feature Schimel
Waukesha County District Attorney Brad Schimel, a Republican candidate for Wisconsin Attorney General, will be the featured guest of the Milwaukee Press Club's next Newsmaker Luncheon.
Tramont files for reorganization
Milwaukee-based Tramont Corp. announced today that it has filed a petition to reorganize under Chapter 128 of state statutes, which is similar to Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy law. The petition was filed this week in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
Federal lawsuit alleges Racine officials drove out minority-owned businesses
A group of former Racine business owners filed a lawsuit today in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, alleging that city officials, including Mayor John Dickert, conspired to drive local minority-owned establishments and their clientele out of downtown Racine by instituting discriminatory practices.
Next Newsmaker Luncheon to feature Schimel
Waukesha County District Attorney Brad Schimel, a Republican candidate for Wisconsin Attorney General, will be the featured guest of the Milwaukee Press Club’s next Newsmaker Luncheon.
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BizTimes Bubbler Executive of the Week: Nicholas P. Wahl
Nicholas P. Wahl, Managing partner of Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.Address: 780 N. Water St., MilwaukeeWebsite: www.gklaw.comIndustry: LawNumber of employees:...
New law helps employers contest unemployment compensation claims
Although it's received little attention, Wisconsin Act 20 — the 2013-2015 budget bill — has made several substantial legal changes that are expected to reduce unemployment obligations and costs for Wisconsin employers when they take effect on Jan. 6.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Here’s the recipe for a safe office holiday party
Once again, the office holiday party is at hand, a time when socializing among co-workers plus alcohol can create an environment ripe for post-party headaches for employers. Holiday parties are a long-standing tradition that can create good cheer and reward a year-long effort. As a work-sponsored function, the challenge is to keep employees safe and limit company liability, while trying to ensure that everyone has a good time.
Trust code rewritten to favor state administrators
A bill headed to Gov. Scott Walker's desk aims to drive out-of-state funds into state-based trust accounts, providing a boost to local banks and trust administrators.
