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Congress Debates Limiting Estate Planning Technique: Now is a Good Time to Consider a GRAT: August 17, 2010 | Posted by J.B. Koenings and Carl Holborn; The grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT) has been a staple vehicle for estate planning since it was first introduced twenty years ago by the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990. A GRAT can effectively transfer property from a grantor to a beneficiary, while greatly reducing the amount of tax the grantor would otherwise owe on the gift, if the gift was transferred without a GRAT.; Read More

Seventh Circuit: Title VII Trumps Patient and Customer Racial Preferences: July 30, 2010 | Posted by Timothy B. Caprez; A recent Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruling makes clear that an employer's obligation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide employees with a discrimination-free workplace takes precedence over patient or customer preferences regarding the race of employees from whom they receive services.; Read More

Texas Billionaire’s Death Triggers Renewed Estate Tax Debate: July 19, 2010 | Posted by Megan Eisch and Carl Holborn; For the first time in nearly 100 years, extremely wealthy individuals who pass away this year will leave enormous estates to friends and family tax-free.; Read More

Attorneys Randy Nash and Jason Scoby Publish Article in ABA’s Health Law Litigation Newsletter: July 12, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Randy Nash and Jason Scoby recently published an article in the Spring/Summer 2010 edition of the American Bar Association’s Health Law Litigation newsletter entitled "New Rules Dramatically Affect Health Care Expert Witness Disclosures."; Read More

O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing Elect Joseph Gumina as Shareholder: July 09, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. is pleased to announce that Attorney Joseph E. Gumina has recently been elected as a shareholder of the firm.; Read More

Attorney Mager Elected to the State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law Section’s Board of Directors: July 08, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Attorney Gregory S. Mager has been selected to serve on the State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law Section’s Board of Directors from July 2010 to July 2013.; Read More

Will Contests: July 07, 2010 | Posted by Randy L. Nash; In Wisconsin, any person of sound mind who is at least eighteen years old is presumed capable of making a will.; Read More

Attorney Laing in the News: June 30, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; A decision of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals was published in the June 28, 2010 edition of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.; Read More

Firm Obtains Favorable Decision from Wisconsin Court of Appeals: June 23, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; On June 16, 2010 the Wisconsin Court of Appeals issued a significant decision in a case of first impression being handled by our firm.; Read More

Attorney Laura Now Joins O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.: June 22, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. recently welcomed Attorney Laura Now to the firm’s litigation practice group.; Read More

Firm Successfully Defends Class Action Lawsuit: June 21, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; Effective July 1, 2005, the Wisconsin law requires all mortgage brokers to use mortgage broker agreements and consumer disclosure statements in a form prescribed by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions ("WDFI") with their consumer clients.; Read More

Seventh Circuit Confirms Appropriateness of Class Action Treatment of Consumer Fraud Cases: June 11, 2010 | Posted by Patrick G. McBride; In a decision dated May 20, 2010, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed that although class action treatment of consumer fraud cases under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23 presents challenges to the district court at the certification stage, prior precedent in the circuit has not established a general rule that consumer fraud claims are inappropriate for class treatment.; Read More

Attorney Caprez Appointed to Third Consecutive Term as Co-Chair of MBA’s Health Law Section: June 10, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. Attorney Timothy Caprez has recently been re-appointed to serve as Co-Chair of the Health Law Section of the Milwaukee Bar Association ("MBA") for the upcoming 2010-2011 term.; Read More

Attorney Gumina Serves as General Editor for Employers’ Management Handbook: June 04, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has just published its Illinois Employers' Management Handbook, a first edition, eighteen chapter resource edited by Attorney Joseph Gumina.; Read More

Attorneys Laing and McBride Publish Annual Evidence Chapter: June 02, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; The 2010 edition of the Annual Survey of Wisconsin Law published by the State Bar of Wisconsin CLE Books has recently been released for circulation and this year's work includes another contribution by Attorneys Dean P. Laing and Patrick G. McBride in the area of evidence.; Read More

Attorney McBride Secures Dismissal of Client from Class Action: May 28, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; On May 20, 2010, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling dismissing Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. ("Nissan Japan") from a price-fixing class action venued in Milwaukee County for lack of personal jurisdiction under Wisconsin's long-arm statute, Wis. Stat. § 801.05.; Read More

O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. Launches a Webpage on Wisconsin Probate: May 10, 2010 | Posted by Peter J. Walsh; To assist the public with financial issues resulting from the death of a loved one, the Firm’s Tax Estate and Succession Planning practice has launched a webpage intended to provide basic information regarding the Wisconsin Probate system and related topics.; Read More

Attorney McBride Secures Appellate Court Victory: May 07, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; On May 4, 2010, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling dismissing a series of claims against the defendants for lack of personal jurisdiction under Wisconsin's long-arm statute, Wis. Stat. § 801.05 and held that, as Attorney McBride had argued, personal jurisdiction over the corporation cannot be the sole basis for personal jurisdiction over an officer.; Read More

Peter Walsh Writes and Speaks on Specialized Estate Planning Technique: May 05, 2010 | Posted by Peter J. Walsh; Attorney Peter Walsh of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C., has recently published an article and is a frequent speaker on the topic of formula adjustment clauses in estate planning to mitigate the valuation risk inherent in the gift of hard to value assets.; Read More

Wisconsin Repeals Bulk Transfer Law: May 03, 2010 | Posted by Peter J. Faust; Wisconsin has finally joined the vast majority of states who have repealed bulk transfer laws. The repeal of Wisconsin’s bulk transfer law, Chapter 406 of the Wisconsin statutes, became effective February 5, 2010.; Read More

Tim Caprez Named American Bar Association Outstanding Subcommittee Chair: April 30, 2010 | Posted by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.; On April 23, 2010, the American Bar Association ("ABA") Section of Litigation awarded Attorney Tim Caprez "Outstanding Subcommittee Chair for the 2009-2010 Bar Year" honors at the 2010 ABA Section Annual Conference in New York City.; Read More

Home Owners May See Lower Property Taxes due to Poor Real Estate Market: April 28, 2010 | Posted by Claude J. Krawczyk; This past week, the City of Milwaukee completed its annual revaluation of all homes and business properties for real estate tax assessment purposes and reported a 2.4% cumulative drop in property values from 2009 to 2010.; Read More

Attorney Joe Maier Presents at the Society of Financial Service Professionals on May 12th, 2010: April 23, 2010 | Posted by Joseph M. Maier; Attorney Maier will speak at the upcoming "Key Planning Issues for Financial Professionals" seminar hosted by the Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals.; Read More

U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Whether Employees’ Verbal Complaints are Protected Under FLSA: April 21, 2010 | Posted by Timothy B. Caprez; The United States Supreme Court has decided to review a Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) case in which the U.S Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held that an employee could not maintain an action for retaliation under the FLSA for his termination based upon his verbal complaints to his employer that the time clock was improperly placed to provide for accurate punch-ins and punch-outs.; Read More

COBRA Premium Subsidy Extended to May 31, 2010: April 19, 2010 | Posted by Joseph E. Gumina; On April 15, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, which has once again extended the COBRA premium subsidy as provided for in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”); this time the subsidy has been extended from March 31, 2010 to May 31, 2010.; Read More

Unmarried Couples Taking Advantage of the Homebuyer Tax Credit Should Understand Their Rights: April 16, 2010 | Posted by Jason R. Scoby; The Homebuyer Tax Credit is scheduled to expire soon. To take advantage of the tax credit, homebuyers must enter into a binding contract to purchase a home before May 1, 2010, and they must close on the home before July 1, 2010.; Read More

Estate Planning for Married Individuals with Children from a Prior Marriage: April 12, 2010 | Posted by Carl D. Holborn; Effectively drafting estate plans for married individuals with children from a prior marriage can be a challenge. Failure to properly plan can cause divisive family disputes.; Read More

Attorney Chad Richter Presents at Lee Hecht Harrison Seminar: April 09, 2010 | Posted by Chad J. Richter; Attorney Chad J. Richter will be giving a presentation on Monday, April 12th at Lee Hecht Harrison located at 10000 Innovation Drive, Suite 100, in Milwaukee.; Read More

Attorney Dean Laing and Laura Now Contribute Article to the ABA Health Law Litigation Newsletter: April 07, 2010 | Posted by Laura J. Now; The article, published in the American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Committee on Health Law Litigation's Winter 2010 Health Law Litigation Newsletter, discusses the common law development of a radiologist’s duty to directly communicate his or her findings to a treating physician, and how the American College of Radiology’s attempt to provide guidance to radiologists by establishing communication guidelines, may not have had the effect that the ACR intended.; Read More

The Unexpected Real Estate Broker Commission: April 05, 2010 | Posted by J. Miles Goodwin; Many older home owners decide to downsize and move into smaller quarters. They then become not only buyers of a new property, but also sellers of the old homestead.; Read More

Clarifying the Tax Treatment of Gifts to Grantor Trusts in 2010 - Notice 2010-19: April 02, 2010 | Posted by Joseph M. Maier; Back in 2001, Congress passed the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (EGTRRA).; Read More

Wisconsin Increases the Homestead Exemption Available to All Residents: March 31, 2010 | Posted by John R. Schreiber; Under Wisconsin law, a person’s “homestead” is the dwelling and so much of the land surrounding it necessary for use as a home, not exceeding 40 acres.; Read More

Not All Condominiums Are Created Equal: March 29, 2010 | Posted by J. Miles Goodwin; Many people fail to see the benefit of consulting with an attorney before making a residential condominium purchase.; Read More

Think You Know How Far You Have to Go for Your Employees? Think Again.: March 26, 2010 | Posted by Timothy B. Caprez; Two recent decisions have surprised both employers and legal analysts evaluating what measures employers must take under the law.; Read More

Health Care Reform Passes; Businesses Need to Start Planning for Implementation: March 24, 2010 | Posted by Peter J. Walsh; The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has been signed into law, and with certain modifications to be added through the House Reconciliation Act, health care reform is certain to have a substantial impact on American businesses in the years to come.; Read More

The Seventh Circuit Holds that Under the ADA Proof of Mixed Motive Will Not Suffice: March 22, 2010 | Posted by Joseph E. Gumina; The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, which oversees the federal district courts for Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, recently held that an employee complaining of discriminatory discharge under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) must now show that his or her employer would not have fired him “but for” his actual or perceived disability.; Read More

A Parent’s Obligation to Provide Health Insurance for Minor Children in Family Law Matters: March 19, 2010 | Posted by Gregory S. Mager; Wisconsin law already required courts in family law matters to assign responsibility for providing health insurance for minor children.; Read More

OCHD is a Founding Volunteer Law Firm for the Milwaukee Justice Center: March 17, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; Since late 2009, OCHD attorneys have been working with Marquette University Law School and the Milwaukee Volunteer Lawyers Project to provide free legal assistance to Milwaukee County’s unrepresented litigants through court-based self help desks and legal resources.; Read More

Attorney Grant Killoran Participates in Macalester College Legal Studies Forum: March 15, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; Grant Killoran, a partner in OCHD’s Litigation Practice Group, recently participated as a speaker in the Macalester College “Front Row” lecture series, a two-day event focusing on law and entrepreneurship and business, held in St. Paul, Minnesota on February 25 and 26, 2010.; Read More

New FCC Ruling Affects Application Process for the Construction of Wireless Communication Facilities: March 12, 2010 | Posted by Jason R. Scoby; In an effort to “promote the deployment of broadband and other wireless services by reducing delays in the construction and improvement of wireless networks,” the Federal Communications Commission recently issued a ruling that affects the way in which state and local governments review applications to construct wireless communication facilities, such as cell phone towers and other similar structures.; Read More

Carl D. Holborn has been Named to the Kenosha County Civil Service Commission: March 10, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; Attorney Carl D. Holborn has been nominated by Kenosha County Executive James Kreuser and approved by the Kenosha County Board of Supervisors to the serve on the Kenosha County Civil Service Commission.; Read More

OCHD Elects Chad J. Richter as Shareholder: March 08, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. is pleased to announce that Attorney Chad Richter has recently been elected as a shareholder of the firm.; Read More

Carl D. Holborn Speaks at Corporate Casual on Estate Tax: March 04, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; Attorney Carl D. Holborn gave a presentation on the status of the Federal Estate Tax at the Corporate Casual meeting on February 23rd at the Milwaukee Bar Center.; Read More

Attorney Caprez to Moderate MBA Health Law Seminar: March 02, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; Attorney Tim Caprez will moderate the upcoming Milwaukee Bar Association Health Law Section seminar "Hot Topics for Hospital In-House Counsel: What's Keeping Us Up at Night."; Read More

Carryover Basis and the 2010 Estate Tax System: March 01, 2010 | Posted by Joseph M. Maier; The current state and uncertainty of the estate tax system has been a widely discussed, blogged and dissected topic since it became clear, late last year, that 2010 would be a “year without an estate tax.”; Read More

Attorney Tom Cannon is Recognized as One of Wisconsin’s “2010 Leaders in the Law”: February 26, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; Thomas G. Cannon, who is of-counsel to the law firm of O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C., was recently honored as a "2010 Leader in the Law" by the Wisconsin Law Journal.; Read More

Dennis Hollman Presents at the Society of Financial Service Professionals in Tampa: February 24, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; Attorney Dennis Hollman presented a seminar at the Society of Financial Service Professionals ("SFSP") on January 13, 2010 in Tampa, Florida.; Read More

Legislation Moving Forward to Make Roth Conversions Viable in Wisconsin: February 22, 2010 | Posted by Carl D. Holborn; The Wisconsin State Senate unanimously approved a bill to allow residents of all income levels to convert a Traditional IRA into a Roth IRA without penalty.; Read More

Attorney Laing Secures Another Appellate Court Victory: January 22, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; On January 20, 2010, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling and held that, as Attorney Dean Laing had argued, an educational training reimbursement provision of an employment contract was divisible from unreasonable restrictive covenants in the contract and therefore enforceable.; Read More

Milwaukee Bar Association Appoints Attorney Grant Killoran to Milwaukee Justice Center Committee: January 05, 2010 | Posted by OCHD; Attorney Grant Killoran of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. has been chosen by the Milwaukee Bar Association to serve on its newly formed Milwaukee Justice Center Committee.; Read More

Wisconsin Supreme Court Reappoints Attorney Merkle: December 02, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; Attorney Tom Merkle has been reappointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to the District 2 Committee of the Office of Lawyer Regulation.; Read More

The New Era of M&A - December 8, 2009: December 01, 2009 | Posted by Peter J. Faust; You can get deals done in today's market, but it takes special skills and extra effort. Don't miss this educational conference that will teach you how!; Read More

In Your Biz: Profit from Planning - December 3, 2009: November 30, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; Business owners, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, return ready to sell. Tune in as they learn what they need to do to ensure they get top dollar from their business.; Read More

Business Journal M&A Advertising Underway: September 11, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; Our reputation for superior M&A counsel "puts a bite" into the competition. Learn more about our aggresive new look and marketing rationale.; Read More

Labor & Employment Law Newsletter - August 2009: August 25, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; Read More

Business Bankruptcy Options: July 24, 2009 | Posted by Seth E. Dizard; The three most common avenues available to corporate entities seeking relief from creditors are Chapters 7 and 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and Chapter 128 of the Wisconsin State Statutes.; Read More

Attorney Scoby Joins O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C.: July 15, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; Attorney Jason Scoby, a recent graduate of Marquette University Law School, cum laude, has joined the Corporate Practice Group of the Milwaukee law firm O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C.; Read More

Managing Data in a Litigious World: June 30, 2009 | Posted by Joseph E. Gumina; Link to Blog; Read More

Workplace Diversity: Defining Success Goes Beyond Numbers: June 19, 2009 | Posted by Joseph E. Gumina; Link to Blog; Read More

Labor & Employment Law Newsletter - May 2009: May 21, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; Read More

The Law Firm of OCHD Welcomes Attorney Timothy Caprez: April 06, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. recently added Attorney Timothy Caprez as part of the law firm's expansion of its litigation and corporate law practices.; Read More

Attorney Cannon Among Milwaukee’s Five Star Wealth Managers: April 01, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; Tom Cannon of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. is among the 7 percent of the wealth managers in the Milwaukee area, to be chosen as a FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager.; Read More

Labor & Employment Law Newsletter - March 2009: March 10, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; Read More

“An Employer’s Guide to Managing Electronic Data in a Litigious World” Webinar - July 22, 2009: March 02, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; In today’s fast-paced world, e-mails and instant messaging are the most common way we communicate in the workplace.; Read More

“Managing & Embracing Workplace Diversity” Webinar - June 30, 2009: March 02, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; Today’s workplace is becoming significantly more diverse.; Read More

“Supervisor Training: Successfully Managing a 21st Century Workforce” Seminar - May 15, May 22, 2009: March 01, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; The Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the law firm of O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. have developed an all-day seminar to educate and prepare your supervisors for challenges from complying with confusing laws to effectively managing a diverse workforce.; Read More

OCHD Welcomes Grant Killoran as Shareholder: February 02, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; The Milwaukee law firm of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. recently expanded its litigation practice group to include Grant C. Killoran.; Read More

O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. Promotes Dizard to Shareholder: January 28, 2009 | Posted by OCHD; Seth E. Dizard has been named a shareholder with the Milwaukee law office of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C.; Read More

Walsh Joins O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C.: December 05, 2008 | Posted by OCHD; Peter J. Walsh joins the Tax, Estate and Succession Planning practice group of OCHD.; Read More

Super Lawyers Recognizes OCHD Attorneys Among Wisconsin’s Top 5%: November 20, 2008 | Posted by OCHD; Several attorneys from the law firm of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. have been selected for inclusion in the 2008 Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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?; Read More

Attorney Joseph E. Gumina Joins OCHD: August 06, 2008 | Posted by OCHD; Joseph E. Gumina leads labor and employment practice.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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.; Read More

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