Authors: Attorney John C. Mitby & Attorney Elizabeth L. Spencer Phone: 608-575-4077, 608-257-0945 Email: jmitby@hurleyburish.com, espencer@hurleyburish.com Condominium law experienced several changes this spring when 2017 Wisconsin Act 303 was enacted. The Act, now law, affects three areas: fees, executive summaries, and payoff statements. 1.The fee changes include that, associations may now only charge fees for […]
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$1.5 BILLON SYNGENTA CORN SEED SETTLEMENT PROGRAM
On February 26, 2018, a $1.5 billion Settlement Agreement was executed in the class-action lawsuit against Syngenta which alleged the company was negligent in its introduction of genetically modified corn into the marketplace which effects included cutting off access to the Chinese market. Beginning on May 11, 2018, members of the four plaintiff classes will […]
Assembly Bill 773
The Wis. Legislature just passed the following bill. It is being presented to Governor Walker on April 2, 2018. It makes significant changes to Wis. civil court procedures in the following areas: bill concerns discovery procedures, class action, consumer lending statute of limitations and timely payment of claims. Here is the law under Assembly Bill […]
A Multi-Factored Decision: Arbitration or Trial?
Authors: Attorney John C. Mitby & Law Clerk Sarah E. Schuchardt Phone: 608-575-4077 Email: jmitby@hbslawfirm.com Arbitration or court – which is better? Before deciding, it is best to determine what the problem is and if there are time constraints. Furthermore, if there is a contract that provides for the method of dispute resolution, then the […]
Changes to Wisconsin’s Class Action Statutes
Authors: Attorney John C. Mitby & Law Clerk Sarah E. Schuchardt Phone: 608-575-4077 Email: jmitby@hbslawfirm.com On December 21, 2017, the supreme court cast a unanimous vote in favor of granting the petition to amend the rules governing class actions brought in Wisconsin to align more closely with the Federal Rules. Wis. Stat. § 803.08 previously […]
Federal Regulation of Drones: UAS Integration Pilot Program
Authors: Attorney John C. Mitby & Law Clerk Sarah E. Schuchardt Phone: 608-575-4077 Email: jmitby@hbslawfirm.com Drones continue to grow in popularity and are available to buy for both professional and recreational use. As popularity has increased, state, local, and federal governments have been tasked with formulating regulations to govern drone usage. The Small Unmanned […]
Retraction Policy – Why Websites Need One
Authors: Attorney John C. Mitby & Law Clerk Sarah E. Schuchardt Phone: 608-575-4077 Email: jmitby@hbslawfirm.com Retraction Policy – Why Websites Need One In the era of “fake news,” retraction policies are a must. Retraction policies state the procedures that a website has in place in order to remove information or statements from its website […]
Stucco Exclusion Leaves Condominium Owner’s Stuck With Property Damage
Authors: Attorney John C. Mitby & Attorney Elizabeth L. Spencer Phone: 608-575-4077 or 608-257-0945 Email: jmitby@hbslawfirm.com, espencer@hbslawfirm.com When property damage occurs to a condominium the owners will turn to their association for recourse. This will often implicate either an association’s insurance policy or that of its contractors. However, even if the policy initially appears to […]
Texting While Driving Legislation
Authors: Attorney John C. Mitby & Law Clerk Sarah E. Schuchardt Phone: 608-575-4077 Email: jmitby@hbslawfirm.com New Legislation Pending to Modernize Texting While Driving Statute The Wisconsin Association for Justice is promoting a bill that will modernize Wisconsin’s text messaging statute. The bill will expand the prohibited activities to entering, transmitting, or accessing data while driving. […]
Business Consequences of the Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016
Authors: Attorney John C. Mitby & Attorney Elizabeth L. Spencer Phone: 608-575-4077 & 608-257-5535 Email: jmitby@hbslawfirm.com & espencer@hbslawfirm.com Consumer reviews on social media and online have become a vital part of almost all industries. From minor decisions such as searching for a product on Amazon to significant decisions such as hiring an attorney, consumers will […]
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