Arbitration is a common form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) used frequently and effectively in business settings. In arbitration, the parties have flexibility to choose decision-makers, jurisdiction, and many procedural rules, but they limit themselves in terms of discovery and some courtroom protections. While most courts will enforce arbitration clauses in contracts, such clauses should […]
In the spirit of the holiday season, the attorneys and staff at O’Neil Cannon recently collected items to be donated to The Women’s Center in Waukesha. The mission of the Women’s Center is to “provide safety, shelter, and support to empower all impacted by domestic abuse, sexual violence, child abuse, and trafficking.” The services offered […]
The holidays are upon us, and that means holiday parties. While holiday parties are a good time to reflect on the year and gather employees to boost morale and camaraderie, they also have potential employment law pitfalls that employers should plan to avoid. If throwing a company-sponsored holiday party, employers should keep the following in […]
On November 29, 2018 Dean Laing spoke on the topic of “Procedural Issues in Litigation” at a seminar presented by the State Bar of Wisconsin on “Trending Topics in Business Litigation 2018.” The panel consisted of some of the top civil litigators in Wisconsin, and the seminar was very well attended. Mr. Laing spoke on various […]
O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong and Laing S.C. has been awarded recertification in Meritas, a global alliance of independent business law firms. O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong and Laing S.C. joined Meritas in 2012 and, as a condition of its membership, is required to successfully complete recertification every three years. Meritas is the only law firm alliance […]
Attorneys from O’Neil Cannon argued three cases before the Wisconsin Supreme Court this Fall term. On September 7, 2018, Dean Laing argued the case of Koss Corporation v. Park Bank, Appeal No. 2016AP636, which involves the issue of a bank’s liability under the Uniform Fiduciaries Act. On November 7, 2018, Mr. Laing argued the case […]
O’Neil Cannon has been ranked in the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list in 15 practice areas. Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Commercial Litigation Construction Law Corporate Law Family Law Litigation – Bankruptcy Litigation – Labor and Employment Mergers and Acquisitions Law Municipal Law Personal Injury […]
Recently, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, wrote a letter addressed to “Friends and fellow Americans” discussing her diagnosis with the beginning stages of dementia. In her letter, Justice O’Connor explained that her condition is “probably Alzheimer’s disease.” Justice O’Connor, age 88, was appointed to the Supreme […]
Arbitration clauses in commercial and employment contracts are increasingly popular as a means to try to settle business disputes without going through a court trial. Arbitration clauses should be clear regarding how the arbitration is to be carried out. In addition to detailing who will hear the dispute (the arbitrator), an arbitration clause should designate […]
