Earlier this month, I had the privilege of making my annual trip to Wisconsin Dells to attend the 2025 Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference. As with each year of the conference, it was a reminder that, even as
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The Ogden Glazer + Schaefer Blog, published by the Ogden Glazer + Schaefer law firm, focuses on legal issues relevant to startups, growing businesses, and entrepreneurs, particularly in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. The blog covers topics such as intellectual property protection, food and beverage compliance and regulation, real estate matters, and employment law including paid leave policies. It also addresses practical business concerns like tax implications, regulatory updates, and strategic growth advice. The content often discusses the intersection of law with emerging industries and technologies, providing guidance on adapting to changing legal landscapes and compliance requirements.
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Introducing Joanna Sanchez!
Joanna comes to OG+S with over a decade of experience in intellectual property. Working in both boutique and Legal 500 law firms, she brings a strong background in managing complex matters, coordinating with attorneys, foreign associates, and clients, and ensuring precision…
Introducing Nick Heirlmeier…
Please join us in welcoming Nick Hierlmeier to the team!
He will be working on administrative support to the attorneys and staff part time while also pursuing his degree.
“I’m a student a UW-Madison studying Political Science and I love…
The Shut Down Shuffle
The federal government is “shut down.” But that shut down does not apply equally across all aspects of the federal government. For those of us who work with intellectual property, that is on full display. For example, the…
Don’t Choke on Your Brownie: Delta Derivative Changes Proposed
I once asked my Dad what the 70’s were like, and he replied, “Oh, it was a beautiful time, Collin! A beautiful time!” I’m sure it was.
That’s also how I’ve been describing THC edibles and the current state of…
A Plain-English Guide to Protecting Your Educational Content
Courses rarely live in one place. A video on your platform, slides in a folder, worksheets in a download, templates you keep improving. If you create a course, you own the rights to the words, images, and structure you made.…
Minnesota Paid Leave: How Big are the Benefits?
Trademark Trouble in Candyland: Lessons for Growing Brands from Nerds vs. Dweebs
Ferrara Candy Company, the maker of Nerds, recently filed a lawsuit against the maker of Dweebs candy. What looks like a quirky fight between two playful names is actually a cautionary tale for startups and small businesses building their brands.…
The Value of No
Want to hear the easiest way to clear up your calendar, your stress, and your risk? How to improve your work and life? It’s simple! Say “no.”
Now, it is simple to suggest that, but we all know it isn’t…
Adopt the Model, Train the Human: AI Literacy as the Parallel Track to Integration
The rush to integrate AI is understandable. New tools promise faster drafting, richer research, and smoother operations. Adoption alone, however, is not enough. When powerful systems land in people’s hands without a shared understanding of how to use them well,…
