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Agricultural Law & Rural Practice | Solo Small Firm & General Practice Section
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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