EEOC Obtains Victory in Seventh Circuit in Preventing Judicial Review of Pre-Suit Conciliation Efforts

11 years ago

In July, the Employment LawScene™ advised our readers that a federal district court granted the EEOC’s motion to seek an…

Pending Legislation May Make Foreclosures More Challenging for Lenders

11 years ago

As reported in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, State Rep. Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) introduced five bills designed to alleviate what Rep.…

Supreme Court May Force NLRB to Revisit Previous Rulings

11 years ago

On Monday, January 13, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in National Labor Relations Board v. Noel Canning,…

Wisconsin’s "Lemon Law" Statute Has Been Revised

11 years ago

Wisconsin's so-called "Lemon Law" statute, § 218.0171, Wis. Stats., has long been considered the most consumer-friendly Lemon Law in the…

New Changes to Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance Laws Take Effect January 5, 2014

11 years ago

The Wisconsin Legislature recently enacted major changes to Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance laws, a number of which will become effective on…

‘Tis the Season: Tips for Avoiding Liability Related to Employer-Sponsored Holiday Parties

11 years ago

It is that time of the year again – the holidays are upon us! Along with the holidays comes holiday…

New Wisconsin Consumer Protection Legislation Will Affect Home Improvement and Repair Contractors

11 years ago

On July 5, 2013, a new piece of consumer protection legislation was enacted in Wisconsin.  The new law, 2013 Wisconsin…

Attorney Jason Scoby Reappointed to Fourth Consecutive Term as Chair of MBA’s Corporate, Banking and Business Section

11 years ago

Attorney Jason Scoby of O'Neil Cannon was recently reappointed to serve as Chair of the Corporate, Banking and Business Section…

ENDA Passes Senate

11 years ago

On November 7, 2013, the U.S. Senate passed the Employment Non-discrimination Act (“ENDA”) with a 64-32 vote. The bill would…

Employers Must Provide Training for OSHA’s Revised Hazard Communication Standard by December 1, 2013

11 years ago

By December 1, 2013, OSHA is requiring employers to provide initial training to its employees on OSHA’s new Hazard Communication…