April 30, 2026Ruder Ware is pleased to announce that Attorney Amy Ebeling has been elected to the board of directors of Meritas, a global alliance of independent law firms that serves the legal needs of companies across major jurisdictions
Hall Render has been recognized by BTI Consulting Group as a member of the BTI Super Listener A-Team 2026, which honors law firms that clients identify as excelling in business development through exceptional listening skills.The BTI Super Listener A-Team designation
GLP‑1s, Direct‑to‑Consumer Pricing, and the HRA Opportunity Most Employers Are Missing
Can I Be Pardoned or Have My Sentence Commuted Under Governor Evers’ Executive Order?
Posted on April 30, 2026 in Appeals
In April 2026, Governor Tony Evers signed two executive orders restoring Wisconsin’s commutation process. Combined with the
On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule that would set a single standard for joint employer status under the FLSA, FMLA, and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (“MSPA”). 
The proposed
The U.S. health care industry continues to experience consolidation, with steady merger and acquisition activity (“M&A”) aimed at improving quality, expanding patient access and reducing costs by leveraging economies of scale. These transactions present a unique opportunity to undergo a
Not all business information is created equal, especially when it comes to legal protection. Companies often use the terms “trade secrets” and “confidential information” interchangeably, but under Wisconsin law, the distinction is meaningful and can significantly impact both risk exposure
When equity interests in a passthrough entity are sold, such transaction documents are often described as “partnership interest purchase agreements,” “membership interest purchase agreements” or “equity purchase agreements.” However, under U.S. federal income tax rules, a transaction that is legally