Recently, Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin (ABC of Wisconsin) featured Attorney Joseph Gumina’s article entitled “Encouraging Rather Than Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations May Be An Employer’s Best Option”. In this article, Attorney Gumina discusses some of the challenges employers
O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. Covid-19 Resources
The O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. Covid-19 Resources blog focuses on legal issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly as they affect businesses and employers. It covers topics such as employment law developments, government relief programs like the Employee Retention Credit, workplace safety regulations including OSHA mandates, and tax and estate planning strategies during economic uncertainty. The blog also addresses litigation and compliance challenges arising from pandemic-related government orders and public health measures. It is published by the law firm O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C., which serves clients primarily in Wisconsin with a broad range of legal services.
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Attorneys Marguerite Hammes and Grant Killoran Published in the Wisconsin Lawyer
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Attorneys Marguerite Hammes and Grant Killoran authored an article in the February, 2021 edition of the Wisconsin Lawyer magazine, entitled “COVID-19 Vaccination: Legal Landscape & Challenges.” Their article analyzes the authority of Wisconsin public health officials regarding mass vaccination for…
Employment LawScene Alert: Workplace Safety is a Top Priority for the Biden Administration
In our series discussing the new workplace initiatives under the Biden Administration, we will first look at the Biden Administration’s efforts on protecting worker health and safety.
Simply, under the Biden Administration, employers should expect to see a more robust…
Britany Morrison Published in State Bar’s InsideTrack
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Attorney Britany Morrison authored an article entitled “Telecommuting: Tax Implications for Employers & Employees,” which appeared in the State Bar of Wisconsin’s newsletter, InsideTrack.
In the article, Morrison addresses a few important tax considerations for employers and employees working remotely.…
Health Care Law Advisor Alert: Vaccine Injury Claims and the Federal Vaccine Court
As the development of a potential COVID-19 vaccine continues, so too do questions about the types of vaccines being developed and how they will be administered. Vaccines offer overwhelming public health benefits, but a small number of individuals who receive…
Health Care Law Advisor Alert: Telehealth in Wisconsin (Part 2 of 2)
Medical Malpractice Risk & Telemedicine Policies
This article is the second of a two-part series on telehealth in Wisconsin. The first article of this series, available here, highlighted basic standards for regulatory compliance in the design of internal telehealth…
Health Care Law Advisor Alert: Telehealth in Wisconsin (Part 1 of 2)
I. Expansion of Telehealth to Meet Clinical Need
Federal and state governments have resolved traditional barriers to telehealth – including complexity of billing, lower reimbursement and privacy and security concerns – to facilitate the safe provision of medical services during…
Attorney Joseph Gumina Featured in Merit Shop Contractor
Recently, the Merit Shop Contractor magazine featured Attorney Joseph Gumina’s article entitled “COVID-19 & Liability.” In the article, Attorney Gumina emphasizes methods for construction employers to prevent and control worksite hazards relating to COVID-19. The article also discusses general safety and…
Health Care Law Advisor Alert: Videoconferencing Considerations for Health Care Litigators
These days, litigators are routinely taking depositions and participating in hearings over Zoom or other videoconferencing apps and software. Frequently, these depositions and hearings are set up using videoconferencing systems chosen, hosted, and controlled by a court, an arbitrator, or…
Health Care Law Advisor Alert: Well-Drafted Assignment of Benefit Forms are Critical When Fighting ERISA Claim Denials
Most private health insurance coverage in the United States is employer-sponsored and governed by a federal law known as the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Navigating an appeal of a benefit denial issued by an ERISA-governed health…