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 and Challenges.” Their article analyzes the authority of Wisconsin public health officials regarding mass vaccination for COVID-19 and the circumstances under which individuals can object to vaccination requirements. Read the full […]
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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), meaning ramped-up OSHA enforcement efforts, including more workplace inspections, […]
You will experience various changes in circumstances during your life. Some of these changes will warrant updates to your estate planning documents. Indeed, estate planning is often a lifetime process of implementing the proper legal arrangements in the event of your incapacity and upon your death. Consider updating your estate plan upon any of the […]
The labor and employment law policies and enforcement goals of the federal government rely largely on which party’s administration occupies the White House. When inaugurated in January, President Joseph R. Biden made some immediate and significant changes that will affect employers. Also, based on President Biden’s statements made during his campaign and the stated goals […]
A little less than a month ago, the IRS reversed its original position, and stated that businesses can deduct expenses paid for with the proceeds of a forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, as further detailed here. However, in guidance issued on Friday, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue clarified that expenses that are paid with […]
Newsletter Article Highlights: Is Your Hotel Website in Compliance with the ADA? Federal Trade Commission and Enforcement of Privacy Law The Importance of a Power of Attorney for Health Care Vaccine Injury Claims and the Federal Vaccine Court Firm News: Pete Faust Elected Managing Shareholder and President of OCHDL In Memoriam: Thomas A. Merkle 1944–2020 […]
O’Neil Cannon is pleased to announce that Attorney Kelly M. Spott and Attorney Trevor Lippman were recently elected as shareholders of the firm. Kelly has been with the firm since 2017. Prior to joining OCHDL, she was an Advanced Planning Attorney at Northwestern Mutual. Kelly assists her clients with estate planning, succession planning, probate administration, […]
Pete Faust has been elected as the Managing Shareholder and President of O’Neil Cannon Faust replaces Dean Laing, who was the firm’s Managing Shareholder and President for six years. Laing will remain a member of the firm’s Board of Directors, along with Faust and Carl Holborn. Laing, one of the top litigators in the state, will continue […]
Attorney Britany Morrison authored an article entitled “Telecommuting: Tax Implications for Employers and 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. You can read the full article here. For more information on this topic, contact Britany […]
Businesses can now deduct expenses paid for with the proceeds of a forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. The IRS, in Revenue Ruling 2021-2 issued today, reversed its original position that prohibited businesses with PPP loans from “double-dipping” by paying expenses with a forgivable loan, then writing off those expenses. Congress, in the latest COVID-19 […]
