House Bill 26-1283 (“Protections Regarding Seizures of Identification Documents”), signed by Governor Jared Polis on June 3, 2026, sharply limits when a Colorado employer may demand, keep, or control an employee’s or applicant’s government-issued ID. The new law carries both
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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Gifting Appreciated Securities vs. Waiting for a Step-up in Basis
The significant appreciation in equity markets has left many investors holding assets with substantial built-in gains. In many cases, tax basis is very low relative to current value. This creates a central tension in estate and tax planning, specifically, whether…
Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: Spotlight on Regional Rural Hospital Networks Cooperating to Remain Independent | MOB Inventory Tightening
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Skilled Nursing Facility Update: CMS Finalizes FY 2027 SNF PPS Rule: Payment Increase, QRP Reforms and Expanded MDS Reporting Requirements
On July 30, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued its final rule updating Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (“SNF PPS”) for federal fiscal…
HHS Begins Decertification of Network for Hope, Kentucky’s Organ Procurement Organization
On August 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has begun the decertification process for Network for Hope, the organ procurement organization (“OPO”) with a service…
Choosing A Power Of Attorney For Health Care In Wisconsin
Choosing a power of attorney for health care is one of the most personal decisions in an estate plan. This is the person who may speak for you if illness, injury, or incapacity prevents you from making your own medical…
What Is an Embryo Trust? A Guide for Intended Parents
IVF can create possibilities that once felt out of reach. It can also create legal questions that many people do not expect until they are already in the middle of treatment, storage forms, consent documents, medical decisions, and family planning.One…
Wills vs. Trusts in Wisconsin: What Is the Difference?
Estate planning is not only about what happens after death. It is about giving your family direction when they may be grieving, stressed, or unsure what to do next.A will and a trust are two common estate planning tools. They…
Legal Rights of Transgender Individuals and Families in Wisconsin
At The Law Center, S.C., we understand that these matters are not abstract legal questions. They are about whether your documents reflect who you are. They are about whether your relationship with your child is protected. They are about…
