The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) recently reversed a regular commitment for a schizophrenic patient because the hospital failed to offer any evidence that the patient was dangerous to himself or others and that he was unable to function
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Can Workers’ Comp Deny Benefits for a Surgery You Already Had?
If you’ve been injured at work in Wisconsin, you might assume that once your workers’ compensation claim is accepted, your medical treatment will be covered.But what happens if you undergo surgery for your work injury and, afterward, the insurance
Coalition renews call for community supervision over surveillance tech
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By Alexandria Staubach
Wisconsin Justice Initiative has joined a new 45-organization coalition led by the ACLU of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Turners to advocate for an ordinance
Wisconsin Justice Initiative has joined a new 45-organization coalition led by the ACLU of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Turners to advocate for an ordinance
Federal Court Upholds CMS’s OPO Performance Rule but Allows Earlier Judicial Challenges
On September 29, 2026, in LifeLink Foundation, Inc. v. Kennedy, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida (the “Court”) upheld the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) 2020 rule governing Organ Procurement Organization (“OPO”) performance
Illinois Assisted Living Update: New Assessment, Dementia Care and Enforcement Requirements
The Illinois General Assembly recently enacted HB 3392, which amends several provisions of the Illinois Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act (“Act”). The legislation imposes new assessment requirements, modifies qualifications for assisted living directors, updates medication administration provisions, revises
DOJ Memo Sharpens Its Corporate Fraud Focus: Insights from the National Fraud Enforcement Division on Its Corporate Enforcement Priorities
On October 1, 2026, Colin M. McDonald, Assistant Attorney General for the National Fraud Enforcement Division (“NFED” or the “Fraud Division”), issued a memorandum (the “Memo”) announcing key priorities of the Fraud Division’s Corporate Enforcement Section. The Memo follows significant
4 International Trade Trends Wisconsin Businesses Should Watch Following the G20 Trade Ministerial
Milwaukee recently hosted the 2026 G20 Trade Ministerial, bringing trade officials from the world’s largest economies to Wisconsin. Although the meeting did not produce a new trade agreement, it offered a useful glimpse into the priorities increasingly driving trade policy
Construction Liens: the Tool Every Construction Company or Contractor Needs to Have in Their Belt
Construction, remodeling, and repair work are among the most important trades in our economy. Contractors take plans and specifications and transform them into tangible results through skill and craftsmanship that improve homes, businesses, and communities. In return for that work,
November ballot question 2: Banning closure of places of worship during an emergency
Wisconsin voters will encounter three constitutional amendment referendum questions on the Nov. 3 ballot. In a series of posts, Wisconsin Justice Initiative will help you understand constitutional amendment referendum questions generally, and the Nov. 3 election questions specifically. This is
Seller Misrepresentation Claims: What Homeowners Need to Know
One of the most common disputes arising from residential real estate transactions is a seller misrepresentation claim. These lawsuits are often based on allegations that the seller failed to disclose a known defect or provided inaccurate information about the property’s