Businesses that rely on text message marketing just received some welcome news from the Seventh Circuit: consumers may no longer be able to bring private Do-Not-Call (DNC) claims based solely on marketing texts under one key provision of federal
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Wisconsin’s New Roadside Saliva Test (2025 Wisconsin Act 99): What It Can Establish at a Stop, and What It Cannot Prove in Court
Can police do a saliva test for drugs in Wisconsin? Yes. Since March 15, 2026, Wis. Stat. § 343.303 (2025 Wisconsin Act 99) lets an officer request breath, oral fluid, or both before an arrest, on a DOT-approved device. The
Congress Introduces Federal Corporate Practice of Medicine Legislation
On September 16, 2026, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), along with Representatives Val Hoyle (D-OR), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), introduced the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act of 2026 (the
Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: A Recap of the Colliers National Healthcare Conference
On October 8, Colliers hosted its annual National Healthcare Conference in Boston. It was well attended by a number of brokers, health system executives, developers and investors. Hall Render shareholder Andrew Dick attended the conference this year and presented on
DHS Proposes New Rule Eliminating H-1B Grace Period
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) recently published a proposed rule on September 11, 2026, that, if finalized, would end the 60-day grace period available to H-1B and other eligible nonimmigrant workers following a loss of employment. According to
Reverse Waiver: Supreme Court Reviews Jurisdiction for 10-Year-Old in Murder Case
Oct. 14, 2026 — A case against a 10-year-old charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his mother has raised constitutional issues of national importance.A primary question is whether the attributes of youth, as described by the U.S.
Michigan Sues Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Alleging that It Conspired to Raise Insurance Prices and Lower Reimbursements to Health Care Providers
On October 8, 2026, the Michigan Attorney General, on behalf of the State and in its parens patriae authority on behalf of the people of Michigan, sued Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (“BCBSM”) alleging federal and state antitrust violations
3 Common Commercial Contract Mistakes Business Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
3 Common Commercial Contract Mistakes Business Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Commercial contracts can have a significant impact on a business’s profitability, operations, and risk exposure. Yet many business owners sign vendor agreements, service contracts, and sales agreements
Buying a Business? You Might Not Be Buying What You Think You’re Buying
Imagine you find the perfect business to buy. The owner is approaching retirement after a long and successful career. The company has a strong reputation in the market. Revenue appears healthy. Employees seem happy and experienced. After some promising conversations,
Dog Injury Claims in Wisconsin: Liability, Insurance, and Defenses
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October 13, 2026
Wisconsin’s dog injury statute applies to more than bites. Katelyn Sandfort explains the state’s strict liability statute, comparative negligence, insurance issues, and potential defenses.Dogs are man’s (and woman’s) best friend. But sometimes without warning, interactions with