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OCHD Lawyers Honored with The Best Lawyers in America® Recognition
September 30, 2008 | Posted by OCHD
Dean Laing, Tom Merkle and John Gehringer from the law firm of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2009.
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OCHD Welcomes Attorney Estabrook
September 12, 2008 | Posted by OCHD
T.J. Estabrook, an attorney and certified public accountant, recently joined the Milwaukee law firm of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C.
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Attorney Dizard Presents “Dipping Into Bankruptcy” at Wisconsin Credit Association Workshop
August 11, 2008 | Posted by OCHD
Have you ever been confronted with the opportunity to do business with a company that is in bankruptcy, and not known how to make an informed credit decision?
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Election Day Reminders for Employers
August 07, 2008 | Posted by OCHD
While for some it may not come fast enough, election days will soon arrive—September 9 for primary contests, November 4 for the general election.
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Attorney Joseph E. Gumina Joins OCHD
August 06, 2008 | Posted by OCHD
Joseph E. Gumina leads labor and employment practice.
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Employment Contracts Again Before The Supreme Court
June 27, 2008 | Posted by OCHD
Employers who want to protect their customer base and their businesses often ask their employees to sign an agreement pledging not to solicit customers or compete in same area when they leave the employer.
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Election Day Reminders For Employers
June 27, 2008 | Posted by OCHD
While for some it may not come fast enough, election days will soon arrive—September 9 for primary contests, November 4 for the general election.
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Thomas G. Cannon Selected as a Leading Wisconsin Attorney
June 04, 2008 | Posted by OCHD
O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. is proud to announce that Thomas G. Cannon has been selected as a Leading Wisconsin Attorney.
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Lake Shore Names Attorney Eldon L. Bohrofen Chairman of the Board
April 24, 2008 | Posted by OCHD
Lake Shore Wisconsin Corp., the proposed holding company for Lake Shore Bank, recently announced the formation of its board of directors. Attorney Bohrofen was among the nine individuals selected to serve as external directors.
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Chad Richter to Present “How to Begin the Business Acquisition/Sale Process”
March 18, 2008 | Posted by OCHD
On Wednesday, April 9, 2008, Chad J. Richter will be presenting “How to Begin the Business Acquisition/Sale Process." Mr. Richter will also discuss the effective use of Term Sheets and Letters of Intent in business transactions; including key legal components, misconceptions and pitfalls of these documents. The presentation is taking place at Cornerstone’s M&A Alliance Event from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at the Country Springs Hotel in Waukesha.
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E-Verify Modernizes the Employment Verification Process
March 10, 2008 | Posted by OCHD
The E-Verify system is the best available means for employers to maintain a legal workforce. E-Verify allows employers to confirm employment eligibility in seconds, virtually eliminates the hassle of social security number mismatch letters, and improves the accuracy of wage and tax reporting.
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Sheboygan County Bar Association Elects Mueller as V.P. and President Elect
February 26, 2008 | Posted by OCHD
J. Phil Mueller has been elected vice president of the Sheboygan County Bar Association. He will serve as vice president of the Association for 1 year, followed by a 1 year term as president starting January 1, 2009.
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OCHD Elects Gregory S. Mager as Shareholder
February 18, 2008 | Posted by OCHD
Gregory S. Mager has been elected shareholder in the law firm of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C., and will continue his practice in the areas of civil litigation and family law, including mediation services.
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Nash Represents the Wisconsin State Senate in Redistricting Plan
January 16, 2008 | Posted by OCHD
Randy Nash, a litigation attorney at O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C., has been retained by the Wisconsin State Senate to comment on a report prepared by a committee, established by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, to consider procedural rules for certain types of redistricting litigation.
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Must An LLC Be Represented By An Attorney In A Lawsuit?
January 04, 2008 | Posted by OCHD
The unauthorized practice of law is a crime which may result in fines or imprisonment and may be punished as a contempt of court.
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Protecting Your Assets: Automobile Liability Insurance May Not Be Enough
November 20, 2007 | Posted by OCHD
All too often with serious automobile injury cases, there is inadequate insurance and, consequently, the injured party does not receive fair and reasonable compensation.
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Fourteen OCHD Attorneys Awarded SuperLawyer Designation
November 16, 2007 | Posted by OCHD
Fourteen attorneys from O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. have been selected as Wisconsin Super Lawyers for 2007. Super Lawyers is a peer-nominated award recognizing the top 5% outstanding attorneys across the state of Wisconsin.
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OCHD Successfully Defends Builder Against Construction Defect Lawsuit
October 11, 2007 | Posted by OCHD
A recent Ozaukee County jury trial resulted in a decision in favor of a client of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. The case involved a dispute between a homeowner and the builder of the home in which the homeowner sued the builder for alleged construction defects.
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OCHD Attorneys to Present “Legal Entities and Intellectual Property” at UW Milwaukee 
October 09, 2007 | Posted by OCHD
Attorneys Angela Campion and Chad Richter will present, “Legal Entities and Intellectual Property” at Fast Trac New Venture programs held at the UW Milwaukee Small Business Development Center on October 9 and October 18, 2007.
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Carl Buesing Elected Treasurer of the Wisconsin Association of County Corporation Counsel
October 09, 2007 | Posted by OCHD
Carl K. Buesing, a municipal and litigation attorney with the Sheboygan office of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C., was recently elected Treasurer of the Wisconsin Association of County Corporation Counsel at the group's Fall meeting in Wisconsin Dells.
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Crystal Fieber to Present “Immigration and You”
October 05, 2007 | Posted by OCHD
On October 9 and 10, 2007, Attorney Crystal Fieber will discuss “Immigration and You” at Money Smart Week Wisconsin seminars. The October 9th session will be held at Plymouth High School at 6:00 pm, and the October 10th session will be held at Sheboygan South High School at 6:00 pm. Both sessions cover the common and expensive pitfalls to avoid when immigrating through a family member.
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Dean Laing Featured in Freeman Publications
September 14, 2007 | Posted by OCHD
Dean Laing, a litigation attorney at the law firm of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. was recently featured in articles appearing in the Waukesha Freeman and the Oconomowoc Enterprise.
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Chad Richter to Present “The Basics of Franchising”
September 14, 2007 | Posted by OCHD
On October 5, 2007, Attorney Chad J. Richter will discuss “The Basics of Franchising” at a franchise seminar presented by the UWM Small Business Development Center.
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Make Sure You Ask For What You Want – Inspections, Testing, or Both
September 07, 2007 | Posted by Robert J. Tess
One of the smartest things a potential homebuyer can do in connection with the purchase of a new home is to have an inspection of the property conducted by a licensed home inspector prior to closing. Such inspections tend to be money well spent as they provide the potential homebuyer with a more detailed picture of the condition of the house and the various components and mechanicals that may be otherwise unknown to the untrained eye.
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A Momentary Sigh of Relief for Land Contract Vendors in Wisconsin
August 23, 2007 | Posted by John R. Schreiber
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals, in Jakubow v. Lichosyt, 2007 WI App 150, recently addressed the interplay of competing interests to real property where a land contract is involved. The Court of Appeals’ analysis and determination of the parties’ respective rights should be comforting to land contract vendors in Wisconsin ... at least for the time being.
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Randy Nash Named Vice Chair of The State Bar of Wisconsin Professionalism Committee
August 21, 2007 | Posted by OCHD
Randy Nash, a litigation attorney with the Milwaukee office of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. was recently named Vice Chair of the State Bar of Wisconsin Professionalism Committee.
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Wisconsin Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of OCHD’s Client
July 20, 2007 | Posted by Dean P. Laing
On July 3, 2007 the Wisconsin Court of Appeals issued a decision in favor of OCHD's client, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc., in an appeal of a case arising out of the construction of Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers. That case involved the issue of which of Mitsubishi's insurers, Federal Insurance Company or Travelers Property Casualty Company of America, had the obligation to pay the attorney and expert fees incurred by Mitsubishi in defending the 2002 lawsuit filed against it by the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District.
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Turning A Duplex Into A “Twindominium”
July 19, 2007 | Posted by J. Miles Goodwin
Some duplex owners have considered converting their properties into two unit condominiums, known as “twindominiums”. There are several legal steps and quite a bit of paperwork that must be completed in order to accomplish the conversion.
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Seth Dizard Joins O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C.
July 19, 2007 | Posted by OCHD
Seth E. Dizard, a creditor’s rights attorney, has joined the Milwaukee office of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C.
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Inherited Retirment Funds are not Creditor Exempt
June 28, 2007 | Posted by Russell C. Brannen, Jr.
Chapter 815 of the Wisconsin Statutes provides that certain personal assets are exempt from judgment creditors, and these exemptions can be claimed by individuals when they file federal bankruptcy.
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Microsoft Settlement Benefits Available Until June 30, 2007
June 22, 2007 | Posted by Carl K. Buesing
Wisconsin businesses, governments, and individuals who bought Microsoft software between December 7, 1993, and April 30, 2003, are entitled to receive benefits from a class action settlement with Microsoft, but they must act by June 30, 2007.
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Mary Lynne Donohue Elected President of Board of John Michael Kohler Arts Center
June 01, 2007 | Posted by OCHD
Mary Lynne Donohue, an attorney with the Sheboygan office of OCHD, was recently elected President of the Board of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan.
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Chad Richter to Present “The Basics of Franchising”
May 16, 2007 | Posted by OCHD
On June 7, 2007, Attorney Chad J. Richter will present “The Basics of Franchising” at a franchise seminar co-hosted by the International Franchise Association (IFA), the Milwaukee Urban League, and the Urban Entrepreneur Partnership.
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Real Property Tax Assessment Reversed by Court of Appeals
May 08, 2007 | Posted by John R. Schreiber
OCHD’s Real Estate and Construction Practice Group found recent success in obtaining a reversal from the Court of Appeals relative to a real property tax assessed by the Village of Menomonee Falls against an 80-plus unit apartment complex owned by a client.
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Protecting the Enforceability of Your Marital Property Agreement in the Event of a Divorce
May 02, 2007 | Posted by Gregory S. Mager
In Wisconsin, people who are contemplating marriage or who are already married are permitted to enter into contracts with each other regarding their financial affairs to suit their needs and values and to achieve certainty, both during the marriage and in the event of a divorce. These contracts or marital property agreements are commonly known as pre- or post-nuptial agreements.
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Jim DeJong to Deliver Presentation on Leadership
May 02, 2007 | Posted by OCHD
Jim DeJong will deliver a presentation on “Leading Those who do not Want to be Lead” at the CSI Management Coaching Clinic to be held from 11:30 – 4:30 at North Hills Country Club in Menomonee Falls.
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The Spirit of March Madness Touches All …
April 26, 2007 | Posted by John R. Schreiber
Current Wisconsin statutes make it illegal to bet on sports events, including office pools. However, recent bill of the Wisconsin Legislature proposes to decriminalize managing and participating in office sports pools by excepting sports office pools from the definition of a “bet” under Chapter 945.
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O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman DeJong S.C. Expands to Sheboygan
April 13, 2007 | Posted by OCHD
One of Sheboygan’s oldest and largest law firms joins with OCHD to become third location for the Milwaukee law firm.
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Wisconsin’s New “Right to Repair” Law
April 03, 2007 | Posted by Steven J. Slawinski
Wisconsin recently enacted a "Right to Repair Law" that requires communication between homeowners and contractors in an attempt to resolve disputes before commencing a lawsuit.
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Attorney Karla Maschmeier Authors Chapter on Benefits Issues
March 29, 2007 | Posted by OCHD
Employee Benefits and ERISA Attorney Karla Maschmeier recently contributed a chapter to the book Human Resources 2007: Answers to the Top 25 HR Questions.
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A Pre-Closing Professional Inspection is Essential to Preserve Remedies for Home Defects
March 29, 2007 | Posted by John R. Schreiber
This article outlining a recent Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision illustrates how a pre-closing inspection can help a home buyer preserve all legal remedies if problems are discovered later.
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Attorney Thomas Merkle Appointed to Milwaukee Office of Lawyer Regulation District Committee
March 22, 2007 | Posted by OCHD
Thomas A. Merkle, a shareholder with the law firm of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. was recently appointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to serve on the Office of Lawyer Regulation’s District Two Committee (Milwaukee).
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O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong and Attorneys Dwyer and Tess Recognized as Volunteers of the Year
March 21, 2007 | Posted by OCHD
The law firm of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. and Attorneys Kerry Dwyer and Robert Tess were recognized for their volunteer activities by HeartLove Place at a recent appreciation celebration.
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Gregory S. Mager Named Editor In Chief of Wisconsin Journal Of Family Law
January 23, 2007 | Posted by OCHD
The WI Journal of Family Law, published by the Wisconsin State Bar Association, recently named Gregory Mager as its Editor In Chief.
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Benefits Under Severance Plan Determined on Date Employee Stopped Working
January 02, 2007 | Posted by Karla Maschmeier
Originally published in the October 2006 issue of Society for Human Resource Management, this article reviews a court decision made by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on a case involving an employee’s claim that he was entitled to severance benefits determined on the date he was informed that he was to be terminated, and not severance benefits determined on the date he actually stopped working.
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William Ryan Drew Elected President of City of Milwaukee Retirees Association
January 02, 2007 | Posted by OCHD
Bill Drew was recently elected President of the City of Milwaukee Retiree's Association.
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ERISA Preempts State Law Claim for Breach of Contract Over ESOP Benefits
January 01, 2007 | Posted by Karla Maschmeier
Originally published in the October 2006 issue of Society for Human Resource Management, this article reviews a court decision by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in a case involving an ESOP affected by a merger between Suburban Bancorp and Fifth Third Bank.
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Pay Attention to Pension Protection
December 15, 2006 | Posted by Karla Maschmeier
This article, originally published in the December issue of OnBalance, the WICPA magazine, explains the major provisions of the Pension Protection Act of 2006.
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Steve Slawinski Named Top Construction Attorney
December 14, 2006 | Posted by OCHD
The Daily Reporter/WI Law Journal recently named Steve Slawinski as one of Wisconsin's top construction attorneys.
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Eleven OCHD Attorneys Awarded “SuperLawyer” Designation
November 21, 2006 | Posted by OCHD
Eleven OCHD Attorneys Awarded “SuperLawyer” Designation for 2006
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The Risks of Excluding Part-Time and Seasonal Workers From Qualified Retirement Plans
November 01, 2006 | Posted by OCHD
Originally published in the October 2006 issue of Employee Benefit Plan Review, this article explains the importance of consider
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Harassment – How to Protect Your Company and Yourself
October 17, 2006 | Posted by OCHD
This article answers some common questions about harassment in order to provide employers with the knowledge they need to properly react to a harassment situation.
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OCHD Attorney Miles Goodwin Featured On National Public Radio
May 02, 2006 | Posted by OCHD
Attorney J. Miles Goodwin was featured on the NPR radio program, "This I Believe"
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