The U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the IRS recently proposed regulations that would deny § 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status to private schools that maintain race-based admissions, scholarship or related programs. While the proposal is directed at educational institutions, the
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Joint Finance Committee Approves Additional $4 Million for Data Sharing among Law Enforcement
The Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee met last week to approve a $4 million supplemental appropriation for the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
The supplement supports grants to law enforcement agencies for data-sharing platforms under a new program created by 2025 Wisconsin
The supplement supports grants to law enforcement agencies for data-sharing platforms under a new program created by 2025 Wisconsin
Wisconsin Child Labor Law Update: Compliance Considerations for Employers Hiring Minors
Wisconsin has updated its child labor regulations, prompting employers that hire minors to review their compliance practices.
Effective June 1, 2026, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) implemented Administrative Rule CR 26-015, a comprehensive update to the state’s child
Wisconsin Assisted Living Update: Wisconsin DQA Requires Surveyor Access to Electronic Health Records
The Wisconsin Division of Quality Assurance (“DQA” or the “agency”) recently issued Wisconsin – 26-001, which addresses surveyor access to provider records during assisted living surveys. The guidance applies to Adult Family Homes (“AFHs”), Community-Based Residential Facilities (“CBRFs”) and
HRSA’s New FQHC Scope of Project Manual Affects Provider-Patient Relationships, Arrangements with Other Providers and 340B Operations
On August 11, 2026, the Health Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”) released its Health Center Program Scope of Project Policy Manual (“Scope Manual”), providing comprehensive guidance on what constitutes a health center’s approved scope of project under Section 330
Employment Handbook Provisions 101
An employee handbook is one of the most important documents an employer can maintain. It serves as a guide for employees, establishes workplace expectations, and helps ensure consistent application of company policies. A handbook also gives supervisors and managers a
H-2A Employers Face Potential Backpay Exposure Under Court-Ordered AEWR Changes
On September 2, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification announced that certain H-2A employers may become responsible for retroactive wage adjustments after the Department adopts a new methodology for calculating Adverse Effect Wage Rates.The announcement
When Can My Child Decide Where They Want to Live?
A guide to Wisconsin custody and placement laws, court-appointed professionals, and how your child’s wishes impact custody decisions.
“Once my son turns 14, he’ll finally get to decide which parent he wants to live with. ”
As a Wisconsin family
How Motor Carriers Can Mitigate Punitive Damage Exposure in Illinois Trucking Litigation
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Amundsen Davis Transportation & Logistics Alert
September 4, 2026
Amundsen Davis Transportation & Logistics Alert
September 4, 2026
A growing trend in Illinois trucking litigation is placing motor carriers under increased legal and financial scrutiny. As plaintiffs increasingly pursue punitive damages against motor carriers, lawsuits are expanding
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