In Golat v. Skwierawski, a former court reporter for the Wisconsin Circuit Court for Rusk County filed a federal lawsuit alleging, among other claims, that she suffered a hostile work environment based on her sex, in violation of Title
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Compliance Program Lessons from the Complete Health Settlement
On August 4, 2026, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) on behalf of the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it had entered into a $14.1M settlement with Complete Health
Allie Krueger Joins Hall Render
Hall Render is pleased to announce that Allie Krueger has joined the firm as a Shareholder.Allie Krueger is an intellectual property attorney who advises life sciences companies, health care organizations and research institutions on IP strategy, patent portfolios and the
U.S.-China Sanctions and Export Controls: Managing Compliance Risks in Cross-Border Trade
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Amundsen Davis International Trade Alert
August 25, 2026
Amundsen Davis International Trade Alert
August 25, 2026
Multinational companies operating across the U.S. and China increasingly face a difficult compliance dilemma: complying with one country’s sanctions, export controls, or other trade restrictions may create legal risk under
What Employers Should Know About Workers' Compensation Mental Health Claims After the Fifth Circuit's Exxon Decision
What Employers Should Know About Workers’ Compensation Mental Health Claims After the Fifth Circuit’s Exxon Decision
A recent decision made by the U.S. Court of Appeals in the Fifth Circuit found that OSHA lacked congressional authorization to regulate mental health
So… Are We a Marijuana Business Now?
I’ve spent a lot of time lately thinking about the definition of “hemp” under the 2018 Farm Bill. More than anyone reasonably should, probably.The history is actually pretty interesting though…I promise. Ride with me on this one.Brief HistoryThe 0.3% dry-weight
How to Keep Your Business Clients from Becoming Accidental Creditors
The Truth in Lending Act and the Wisconsin Consumer Act are not just for traditional financial institutions. Amy Bentley explains how Wisconsin lawyers can help local businesses avoid inadvertently triggering consumer credit regulations and potential liability.
Other electoral systems – rank choice voting
WJI advocates for progressive change in Wisconsin’s justice system. Some of those changes can only come from legislation and who is positioned to make law. Being so, we are also committed to Wisconsin voter engagement. Whether different or supplemental electoral
Kiera Gauthier Joins Hall Render’s Denver Office
Hall Render is pleased to announce that Kiera Gauthier has joined the firm as an Associate in the Denver office.Kiera Gauthier is a health care transactional and regulatory attorney who collaborates with health care providers and organizations on the structuring,
Estate Planning Is Not Just for the Wealthy: Why Every Adult Needs a Plan
When many people hear the term “estate planning,” they picture sprawling estates, family trusts worth millions of dollars, and complicated tax strategies. As a result, they assume estate planning is something they can put off or may never need at