Hurley Burish and Stanton, SC Attorneys at law

2023 Best Lawyers® in America Selections

Hurley Burish, S.C. is proud to announce the following awards: Andrew W. Erlandson was named Best Lawyers® 2023 Litigation-Construction Lawyer of the Year, Madison, WI. As well as selection on The Best Lawyers in America 2023 Edition – Commercial Litigation. Marcus J. Berghahn was named Best Lawyers® 2023 Criminal Defense: White Collar Lawyer of the […]

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2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Hurley Burish, S.C. is proud to announce that we have seven attorneys selected to the 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyer and Rising Stars list. Congratulations to Attorney Stephen Hurley, Attorney John Mitby, Attorney Marcus Berghahn, Attorney Andrew Erlandson, Attorney Jonas Bednarek, and Attorney Patrick Fiedler. A special congratulations for Attorney Peyton Engel on being selected to […]

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HB Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers List

Hurley Burish, S.C. is proud to announce that we have several attorneys named as 2022 Best Lawyers in America. -Patrick J. Fiedler: Arbitration and Mediation -Mark D. Burish: Business Originations, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law -Andrew W. Erlandson: Commercial Litigation and Litigation-Construction -John C. Mitby: Commercial Litigation, Litigation-Construction, Litigation-Municipal, and Mediation -Marcus J. […]

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New NCAA Rulings – July 1, 2021

Author: Attorney John C. MitbyPhone: 608-310-5556 or 608-575-4077Email: jmitby@hurleyburish.com As of July 1, 2021, the NCAA  suspended its rules prohibiting athletes from selling the rights to their names, images, and likenesses. Players will be able to monetize their social media accounts, sign autographs, teach camps, start their own businesses, create intellectual property, and participate in […]

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COVID and INSURANCE EXCLUSIONS

Author: Attorney John MitbyPhone: 608-257-0945Email: jmitby@hurleyburish.com With the current worldwide pandemic, it is a good time to check your commercial insurance policy and any recent amendments. Most likely you do not have virus coverage for liability claims. Many recent amendments clearly state modification to your insurance and it now eliminates any insurance coverage by EXCLUSION […]

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COVID-19 Exposure, Insurance Exclusions, and Tort Liability: Will Wisconsin be Next to Provide Additional Protections?

Author: Attorney John C. MitbyPhone: 608-257-0945Email: jmitby@hurleyburish.com There is a serious problem with COVID-19 pandemic-related claims. Insurers are refusing to provide coverage due to exclusions on infectious or communicable diseases. As businesses and healthcare providers may face lawsuits over coronavirus exposure, some states have begun to respond through legislation to provide temporary protection related to […]

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Congratulations to Attorney John C. Mitby on the DCBA Lifetime Pro Bono Award

Attorney John Mitby receives the DCBA Lifetime Pro Bono Award for making a positive and lasting impact on the community and on the lives of individuals, young and old, including those with cognitive and physical disabilities, socio-economic challenges, and others traditionally marginalized. Atty. Mitby is a longstanding legal services volunteer for AgeBetter, a non-profit organization […]

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Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”)

Authors: Attorney John C. Mitby Phone: 608-257-0945 Email: jmitby@hurleyburish.com On March 27, 2020, the President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) to provide relief to individuals, businesses and hospitals in response to the economic distress caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. You should review and fill out […]

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Wisconsin Business Closings and Mass Layoffs in the Time of Coronavirus

Authors: Attorney John C. Mitby and Attorney Elizabeth L. SpencerPhone: 608-257-0945Email: jmitby@hurleyburish.com, espencer@hurleyburish.com As employers continue to cope with the consequences of the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic they may face the unfortunate decision of having to engage in mass layoffs of employees or close their business entirely. Wisconsin employers need to be aware of the […]

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New Emergency Wisconsin DOR Rule Requires Some Online Sellers to Collect Sales Tax

Authors: Attorney John C. Mitby & Attorney Elizabeth L. Spencer Phone: 608-575-4077, 608-257-0945 Email: jmitby@hurleyburish.com, espencer@hurleyburish.com Effective October 1, 2018, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) now requires remote sellers to collect and remit Wisconsin sales or use taxes but only if their annual sales or transactions exceed a certain amount. The DOR issued this […]

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