Fred has a problem. He is an entrepreneur with a bright idea, but lacks the money to get the business off the ground. Unfortunately, the bank is not interested, and Fred long ago exhausted the interest of his relatives and friends in any of his ideas. Feeling terribly...
Stroud, Willink & Howard announces that five of its attorneys were named by Wisconsin Super Lawyers® Magazine as top attorneys in their practice areas for 2013. Inclusion on the list indicates that attorneys are among the top five percent of attorneys in the state...
There is a new local rule for Dane County Courts that expands the scope of the foreclosure alternative dispute resolution (ADR) rule so that lenders will need to give notice to some residential rental owners. Effective November 1, 2013, the Dane County Circuit Court...
Under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the requirements for employer liability for harassment and the defenses available to the employer depend in part on whether the alleged harassment occurred between co-workers or between a supervisor and an employee. An...
While some states, like Wisconsin, generally outlaw discrimination on the basis of an individual's criminal history (subject to certain exceptions), a criminal record is not a protected characteristic under federal law. Nevertheless, an employer may be liable for...
Eight Stroud lawyers honored by prestigious journal Stroud, Willink & Howard, LLC, is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2014 (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc.,...
Can you buy a competitor's personal name as a keyword for use in advertising on an internet search engine without violating Wisconsin's right to Privacy? To view the full article: Internet Keyword Advertising: Not a Violation of Right to Publicity
Are you ready for changes effective July 1, 2013? Norm Farnam provides compliance tips in the July issue of Wisconsin Lawyer magazine. To view the full article: Revised UCC Article 9: Compliance Tips for Creditors and Debtors
Stroud, Willink & Howard is pleased to announce that Andrew J. Pascaly has joined the firm as an associate attorney. With the addition of Andy, we have another strong resource to help our mid-size companies in a wide range of corporate matters, including taxation,...
June 13-14, 2013 | Marriott West |Madison, WI Norm Farnam will present "Special Problems in Foreclosing Condominiums" at the 3rd Annual Real Estate and Business Law Institute sponsored by the State Bar of Wisconsin. The condominium form of property ownership presents...
