A claim for theft by contractor is a powerful weapon in construction litigation. Under Wis. Stat. section 779.02(5), all funds paid by an owner to a prime contractor or subcontractor for improvements to real property are held in trust for the
As we prepared this week’s briefing, one industry trend stood out: Rising construction costs are driving more adaptive reuse projects. Over the past year, more clients have explored repurposing office buildings, senior living communities and specialty hospitals for alternative uses.
On August 7, 2026, Illinois joined a growing number of jurisdictions expanding legal protections to employees experiencing menopause-related conditions by signing into law the Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act (the “Act”) (Public Act 104-0793). Among other changes,
NLRB Returns to Common Sense: Protected Activity under the NLRA Does NOT Give Employees License to Engage in Abusive Workplace Conduct
Most employers assume a handbook policy is lawful if it serves a legitimate business purpose. However, that assumption can create risk under the current National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) standard.Even in nonunion workplaces, policies that appear reasonable may draw scrutiny
By Attorney Lisa Pierobon MaysUpdated: September 2026Take the same steps as any injured worker. In Wisconsin, speaking English is not a requirement for workers’ compensation coverage. Get medical care from a doctor you choose. Tell your employer about the
By Attorney Lisa Pierobon MaysUpdated: September 2026No. In Wisconsin, a workers’ compensation claim cannot be denied solely because the worker is undocumented. The law covers “every person in the service of another under any contract of hire, express or
September 24, 2026
Wisconsin has reestablished a formal process for seeking commutation after a roughly three-decade hiatus. Nate Oesch outlines what to know about eligibility, applications, and the state’s new Commutation Advisory Board.
