For a brief period in Wisconsin, owning rental housing carried significant legal risk. After the Court of Appeals decision in Koble Investments v. Marquardt, litigation spread across the state. In more than 60 cases, tenants invoked Koble, and class
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The Agricultural Law & Rural Practice blog, published by the State Bar of Wisconsin, addresses legal issues relevant to agricultural businesses and rural communities. It covers topics such as intellectual property challenges in agriculture, regulatory compliance including OSHA inspections, legislative developments affecting rural legal practice, and employment law matters like workers' compensation, ADA accommodations, and FMLA in the context of agricultural and rural workplaces. The blog also discusses litigation funding transparency and government speech issues as they pertain to rural legal concerns. It serves as a resource for solo practitioners and small firms handling general practice matters in agricultural and rural settings.
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Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: What’s on Our Desk
By Hall Render
From time to time, we like to take a break from reporting the headlines and tell you what our real estate attorneys, paralegals and consultants are working on across the country.
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New Rules for Government Contractors: Compliance Changes for the Construction Industry
Significant changes to federal contracting rules are reshaping how businesses interact with the U.S. government, particularly when it comes to compliance, workforce policies, and pricing strategies.
These changes stem largely from Executive Order 14173 (EO 14173), signed in January
These changes stem largely from Executive Order 14173 (EO 14173), signed in January
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Wisconsin Court of Appeals: Intent Didn’t Prevent Election Fraud
By Jay D. Jerde
June 5, 2026 – A City of Milwaukee election official wanted to show it’s easy to fraudulently obtain absentee military ballots.In succeeding, she committed election fraud, the District I Wisconsin Court of Appeals affirmed in State v. Zapata, No.…
How to Avoid Wisconsin Probate without Losing Control of Your Family Legacy
By Lexern
Bypass the delays and costs of Wisconsin probate without losing an ounce of control over your estate. Here is how to protect your family legacy on your own terms.
You don’t have to give up control of your assets today
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The Countdown to Columbus Pay Transparency: What Employers Should Be Doing Now
Employers operating in Columbus, Ohio, have approximately six months left to prepare for a significant change in hiring practices.Effective January 1, 2027, the City of Columbus will begin enforcing its pay transparency requirements under Ordinance 2898-2025, which will require covered…
Most AI Policies Ask the Wrong Question: It’s Not Whether AI Is Used, but What Cognitive Function It’s Replacing
There’s been a lot of buzz lately about AI policies and whether they should prohibit or encourage generative AI use among legal practitioners and law students. Many policies land at one pole or the other. Early on, the restrictive end…
REMINDER: Wisconsin’s APRN Modernization Act Becomes Effective September 1
By Hall Render
Wisconsin joins the growing list of states granting Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (“APRNs”) full practice authority. Passed in early August 2025, the APRN Modernization Act (the “Act”) will take effect on September 1, 2026, and the license of qualified advanced…
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I Want to Start a Small Business in Wisconsin — Now What?
Deciding to start a small business is exciting, energizing, and often a little overwhelming. Whether you are turning a side hustle into something more, launching a long‑planned venture, or buying into an existing operation, this step is more than a…