Before an adoption can be finalized in Wisconsin, the child must be legally free for adoption. That requires a court order terminating the birth parents’ legal rights and duties. Once parental rights are terminated, the birth parent generally no longer
Court Rules Against Journalists in Lawsuit Against Police Officers for Injuries Sustained at a Protest
In Schukar, et al. v. Kenosha County, et al., the Seventh Circuit Court of
Appeals upheld a district court’s decision in favor of
police officers in a First and Fourth Amendment case brought by
photojournalists relating to a protest
Milwaukee Common Council dismisses Fire and Police Commission candidate
Seventh Circuit Rules Enbridge Must Move Line 5 from Bad River Reservation
Seventh Circuit Limits TCPA Lawsuits Over Marketing Text Messages
In Steidinger v. Blackstone Medical Services (decided on July 14, 2026), the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals significantly narrowed one avenue of litigation under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) when it held that marketing text messages do not count
From Delaware to Wisconsin? What the ‘Dexit’ Trend Could Mean for Clients
For decades, Delaware has been the leading destination for out-of-state corporate formation. While there are many reasons for this, Delaware views its advantages as including its system of laws, which Delaware describes as “optimal” for “engaging in ethical and profitable
Spousal Social Security Benefits in Wisconsin: Eligibility, Benefits, and Divorce Considerations
Learn who qualifies, how much you may receive, and how spousal Social Security benefits can impact retirement and maintenance after divorce.Social Security benefits are a crucial source of retirement income for many individuals. However, one valuable benefit is often overlooked
Still more claim-filing tips
Wisconsin Watch has some unemployment claim-filing tips to offer.
These tips are largely based on the unemployment primer, with an extra focus on Wisconsin’s work search requirements — do five work searches per week rather than just the
Milwaukee Mayor Asks Residents to Weigh In on Budget Cuts as MPD’s Share of Expenditures Swells
Milwaukee is again facing a nearly $100 million dollar gap between what it wants to fund and the cash it will have in the coming year.Despite the shortfall, the Milwaukee Police Department’s budget is likely to significantly increase.
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Wage & Hour Traps on Wisconsin Construction Sites: Travel Time, Prep Time, and Misclassifications of the Workforce
Calculating accurate wages and hours for employees remains a persistent risk area for Wisconsin employers, particularly those operating in construction and other job site–driven industries. While many employers understand the basic requirement to pay hourly employees for time worked, less