Stroud, Willink & Howard, LLC is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 … Read more→
As stay-at-home restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic are lifted and more businesses open, it is vitally important that employers implement policies and procedures designed … Read more→
As concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) grow, employers may have questions about what they can and cannot do with respect to their workforce. Thankfully, … Read more→
In late September the U.S. Department of Labor issued a new rule that will impact approximately 1.3 million workers starting on January 1, 2020. Under … Read more→
Stroud, Willink & Howard is pleased to welcome Adam M. Welch and Sarah M. Schmeiser to the firm as members. With the addition of Adam … Read more→
Stroud, Willink & Howard is pleased to welcome Monica A. Wedgewood to the firm as an associate. In addition to practicing business litigation, Monica will … Read more→
Stroud, Willink & Howard congratulates John J. Laubmeier for being named to the 2019 class of 40 Under 40 by In Business magazine. The annual … Read more→
The end of an employment relationship can often lead to the filing of a claim for unemployment compensation benefits. In Wisconsin, the unemployment compensation program … Read more→
It has been a common misconception among non-union employers that they do not need to be concerned about the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) because … Read more→
Stroud, Willink & Howard is proud to announce the contribution of its attorneys, Norm Farnam and John Laubmeier, to the newly published 6th Edition of … Read more→
President Trump recently signed into law the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”). The Act is intended to scale back parts … Read more→
Stroud, Willink & Howard is pleased to announce that John J. Laubmeier has been elected as President-Elect of the Dane County Bar Association. The Dane … Read more→
As we have previously written, a foreclosing bank must prove that it holds the original note in order to obtain a foreclosure judgment in Wisconsin. Consequently, … Read more→
Wisconsin’s foreclosure statute (Chapter 846) recently has been amended by three separate legislative acts. First, the process for recording sheriff’s deeds after sale has been … Read more→
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that a circuit court may “decouple” the confirmation of a winning bid at sheriff’s sale in a foreclosure action … Read more→
In a 6-0 decision, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided that circuit courts have the power to award attorney fees as part of an equitable … Read more→
The State of Wisconsin maintains a website (wccabeta.wicourts.gov) that provides public access to certain records of the Wisconsin circuit courts. The website is very user-friendly … Read more→
As most businesses know, getting paid can sometimes be difficult and time consuming. Unfortunately, in certain cases trying to collect on an outstanding debt can … Read more→
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently held that land contract purchasers who were brought into a foreclosure action by a bank against the land contract … Read more→
Businesses have long sought to protect their customer relationships. Accordingly, companies may try to restrict the ability of their employees to compete for those customers … Read more→
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently held in Green Tree Servicing v. Lorang (December 14, 2017) (per curiam), that a trial court did not erroneously … Read more→
The LIBOR interest rate benchmark is set to be phased out as the main index in the market by the end of 2021. An estimated … Read more→
Stroud, Willink & Howard, LLC is pleased to announce that the firm has elected Attorney Joseph P. Bartol as its Managing Member. Joe has been … Read more→
The Court of Appeals recently ruled in Central Bank v. Hanson that a successor lender was properly sanctioned for the false testimony of its predecessor. … Read more→
Litigation is deadline driven, and missing a statutory or court-ordered deadline can have dire consequences. Because many deadlines are expressed as a certain number of … Read more→
While insurance agents have long sold a variety of beneficial products, agents have generally not been considered ‘fiduciaries’ under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act … Read more→
From a human resources perspective, one of the most talked about issues in the past year has been overtime. As we wrote about previously, changes … Read more→
Stroud, Willink & Howard, LLC is delighted to announce its relocation and expansion to the sixth floor of 33 East Main at Block 89, on … Read more→
Have you been putting off your estate planning? If so, you are like many Americans. Approximately 55% of Americans die without a will or estate … Read more→
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently held in Forshee v. Neuschwander, No. 2016AP1608 (Wis. Ct. App. June 13, 2017) (recommended for publication), that a restrictive … Read more→
The Stroud family mourns the loss of C. Vernon Howard, an attorney with our firm for over 40 years and a pillar of the Madison … Read more→
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently held in Bank Mutual v. Sherman, No. 2015AP2357 (May 17, 2017) (per curiam), that an ex-husband’s guaranty of his then-wife’s … Read more→
For some time, contractors working on construction projects funded by the State of Wisconsin or a ‘local government unit’ (e.g. cities, villages, counties, school districts, … Read more→
Divorce is never easy. You can, however, make the process go more smoothly by choosing the right process option for you, your family, and your … Read more→
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently held in Parsons v. Associated Banc-Corp. that contractual pre-litigation jury waivers are enforceable under Wisconsin law. This case is particularly … Read more→
The number of couples deciding to remain unmarried is on the rise, and many of those couples make “life’s biggest investment” together – purchasing a … Read more→
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide a regulatory takings case stemming from a dispute over a family cabin located on the St. Croix River … Read more→
Forming a limited liability company (“LLC”) in Wisconsin is easy. All you need is $130.00 and the creativity to come up with a name that … Read more→
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court determination that a company’s agreement to forego or postpone legal action was adequate consideration for … Read more→
Employers may soon find more success when challenging Department of Labor, EEOC, and other Federal agency actions. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the … Read more→
Almost 20 years ago, the United States Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (“EEOC”) released a compliance manual outlining its interpretation of federal law prohibiting retaliation. Since … Read more→
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court determination that a lender breached the terms of its note and mortgage as well as … Read more→
If you own a business, the day may come when you are served with a Subpoena. The Subpoena could relate to a lawsuit involving a … Read more→
Beginning January 21, 2017, employers must begin using an updated Form I-9. The new form will be available by November 22, 2016. This “smart” form, … Read more→
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals with appellate jurisdiction over Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin recently held that the standard-form title-insurance policy that lenders purchase for … Read more→
Employers invest substantial sums in hiring, training, and retaining employees. Therefore, it is not uncommon for employers to try to protect their investment through the … Read more→
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court’s decision denying a foreclosure judgment to a bank because its loan officer breached his fiduciary … Read more→
As technology becomes increasingly present in modern workplaces, many employers have attempted to regulate employees’ access to or use of its e-mail systems. In a … Read more→
Stroud, Willink & Howard is proud to announce that its attorneys have prevailed in the Supreme Court of Wisconsin case of Fontana Builders, Inc., et … Read more→
The Wisconsin Digital Property Act, under 2015 WI Act 300 (the “Act”), went into effect on April 1, 2016. It governs the disclosure of a … Read more→
Stroud, Willink & Howard is proud to announce the contribution of its attorneys, Norm Farnam and John Laubmeier, to the newly published 2015-16 Supplement to … Read more→
For many years, Federal district and bankruptcy courts have required electronic filing of all pleadings. Likewise, the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals have … Read more→
Stroud, Willink & Howard is pleased to welcome Rachel E. Mielke to the firm as a member where she will practice in the areas of … Read more→
On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (“DTSA”) into law. The goals of the DTSA include creating uniformity … Read more→
After many months of growing speculation, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) finally issued its final word on the overhaul of the rules governing overtime … Read more→
Recently two federal agencies issued new guidance that will apply to many employers in the United States. First, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released … Read more→
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has held that condominium associations may not bar use of amenities for unpaid condominium fees on a foreclosed condominium unit. The … Read more→
This week, Governor Walker signed into law revisions to Wisconsin’s foreclosure statutes that give lenders more flexibility to deal with foreclosed, abandoned properties (known as … Read more→
Yesterday Governor Walker signed 2015 Assembly Bill 720, enacting 2015 Wisconsin Act 376 and shortening the redemption periods in residential foreclosure actions. The Act became … Read more→
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently upheld a summary judgment ruling in favor of Kathleen Mertz, who had an unrecorded land contract that the court … Read more→
In 2014, Congress passed the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2015 which allows states to create “Achieving a Better Life Experience” (ABLE) … Read more→
Lenders foreclosing abandoned residential properties (known as “zombie properties”) will likely regain some of the flexibility they lost as a result of the 2015 Wisconsin … Read more→
Redemption periods in residential foreclosures will be shortened if (or when) 2015 Assembly Bill 720 is enacted, which has passed both houses of the Wisconsin … Read more→
Stroud, Willink & Howard is pleased to welcome Charity A. McCarthy to the firm as a member where she will practice in the areas of … Read more→
In a recent bankruptcy action, the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (which covers Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin) stripped a bank’s senior secured creditor … Read more→
Wisconsin has a new law which prohibits lawsuits against financial institutions to enforce oral promises or commitments. With several important exceptions, the effect of the … Read more→
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently held that an “as-is” clause in the contract between a bank selling a foreclosed property and a buyer did … Read more→
As we’ve reported in the past, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has been working for some time on an overhaul of the rules governing … Read more→
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has recently ruled that a bank was not entitled to summary judgment of foreclosure because the bank failed to submit … Read more→
