Authors: Attorney Daniel J. Schlichting & Law Clerk Sarah E. Schuchardt Phone: (608) 257-0945 Email: dschlich@hbslawfirm.com A divorced spouse can receive a portion of their ex-spouse’s social security benefits. However, there are certain requirements in order to be eligible: You must be unmarried; You must be at least 62 years old; Your marriage to your […]
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Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law
Author: Attorney Elizabeth Spencer Phone: 608-257-0945 Email: spencer@hbslawfirm.com The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law (WFDL), Chapter 135 of the Wisconsin Statutes, is a far reaching collection of regulatory laws that govern supplier and dealer relationships and provides numerous protections to the dealers. Unlike, the majority of states with industry specific dealership laws, the WFDL covers almost […]
Important Changes to CCAP Relating to Criminal Cases: Acquitted and Dismissed Cases Will Be Removed from CCAP Two Years after the Disposition
Author: Attorney Marcus J. Berghahn Email: mberghahn@hbslawfirm.com Phone: 608-257-0945 The Director of State Courts, Randy Koschnick, announced that he will implement recommendations made by a study committee regarding the length of time certain case information is publicly available on CCAP. When the changes are implemented, those cases in which criminal charges are dismissed or which […]
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 […]
Craig Sager and the Age Old Estate Planning Question: To Probate or not to Probate?
Craig Sager was a popular sports reporter, primarily for the NBA, and perhaps best known for his loud attire and flashy wardrobe. Sager passed away from leukemia in December of 2016, survived by his second wife and five children (three from his first marriage and two from his second). Sager’s last will and testament, which […]
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 […]
What Constitutes Sufficient Proof of a Prior OWI Offense?
By: Attorney David E. Saperstein Phone: 608-257-0945 Email: dsaperstein@hurleyburish.com Prior OWI convictions are not elements of subsequent OWI offenses; however, these prior convictions are used at sentencing in order to determine the penalties for the present offense. The State has the burden of proving convictions for prior OWI offenses by a preponderance of evidence. Typically, […]
Legislature Considers Positive Change to Wisconsin’s Expungement Law
By: Attorney David E. Saperstein & Law Clerk Sarah E. Schuchardt Phone: 608-257-0945 Email: dsaperstein@hbslawfirm.com It is a well accepted fact that a criminal record will have a negative impact on many aspects of a person’s life — including employment opportunities, housing, educational opportunities, personal relationships and self esteem. For this reason, we as […]
529 Plans and Estate Planning: What you need to know
By: Attorney Thomas S. Vercauteren & Law Clerk Sarah E. Schuchardt Phone: 608-257-0945 Email: tvercauteren@hbslawfirm.com 529 Plans & Estate Planning: What you need to know A 529 Plan, named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, is a college savings program that assists families in saving for a child’s higher education costs. The most […]
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