On December 21, 2016, as President of the Van Wie Foundation Atty John C Mitby and Board member Bruce Rogers, Ed Terry and John Van Wie, were recognized for their $50,000 contribution to Wis. Dells River Arts District. Wisconsin Dells Mayor Brian Landers accepted the gift on behalf of the City. The Mayor praised the […]
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Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016: New Features and Protections
Authors: Attorney John C. Mitby & Law Clerk Elizabeth L. Spencer Phone: 608-575-4077 Email: jmitby@hbslawfirm.com On May 11, 2016, the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) went into immediate effect creating a private federal cause of action for all misappropriation of trade secrets occurring after the date of its enactment. Passing through the senate […]
Employee Handbook Policies on Social Media
Authors: Attorney John C. Mitby & Law Clerk Elizabeth L. Spencer Phone: 608-575- 4077 Email: jmitby@hbslawfirm.com Social media continues to infiltrate every part of our lives. While employers can often use social media to further their business, they may also be concerned about what employees choose to share with the public. As a result of […]
Age Bias Protections Restricted
Authors: Attorney John C. Mitby & Law Clerk Elizabeth L. Spencer Phone: 608-575- 4077 Email: jmitby@hbslawfirm.com The recent decision favoring employers by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in in Villarreal v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., , — F.3d —, No. 15-10602, 2016 WL 5800001 (11th Cir. Oct. 5, 2016), may make it tougher to […]
Zika Concerns for Employers
Authors: Attorney John C. Mitby & Law Clerk Elizabeth L. Spencer Phone: 608-575- 4077 Email: jmitby@hbslawfirm.com Under regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers have a general duty to provide their employees with a place of employment that does not cause or is not likely to cause death or serious physical harm. […]
Considerations for Single Member LLC’s
Authors: Attorney John C. Mitby & Law Clerk Elizabeth L. Spencer Phone: 608-575- 4077 Email: jmitby@hbslawfirm.com If you are looking to start your own solo enterprise, you might be considering forming a single-member limited liability company (LLC). An LLC is a business entity that has both characteristics of a corporation and a partnership. Similar to […]
Drone Usage: Are You Protected?
Author: Attorney John C. Mitby & Law Clerk Elizabeth L. Spencer Phone: 608-575-4077 Email: jmitby@hbslawfirm.com According to the Federal Aviation Administration for 2016, the potential sales of commercial small unmanned aircraft systems requiring registration was forecast to reach 600,000, growing to 2.7 million by 2020.[1] With increased accessibility, the desire to use drones, formally […]
Revised Planning for Future Healthcare Decisions
Authors: Attys John C. Mitby & Thomas S. Vercauteren & Law Clerk Elizabeth Spencer Phone: 608-575-4077 & 608-257-0945 Email: jmitby@hbslawfirm.com or tvercauteren@hbslawfirm.com An estimated 80 percent of Wisconsin residents, including 50 percent of those with severe or terminal illnesses, do not have advance directives indicating preferences for end-of-life decisions.[1] Documenting your desires by completing […]
Discovery of Text Messages: “Help or Hurt Your Case!”
Author: John C. Mitby Phone: 608-575-4077 Email: jmitby@hbslawfirm.com Most people know at least a little about discovery in a civil law suit, and are cautious not to put things in writing, or have meetings with written notes discussing a potential case, or post something on social media since in a civil case this information is […]
Web Accessibility: Does Your Website Put You at Risk for a Lawsuit?
Authors: Peyton B. Engel & John C. Mitby Phone: 608-257-0945 & 608-575-4077 Email: pengel@hbslawfirm.com & jmitby@hbslawfirm.com Businesses can expect a wave of lawsuits—and threats of lawsuits—concerning websites designed without proper consideration for users with disabilities. Most websites make at least some effort at accommodating users with disabilities, but it’s important to check up on your […]
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