What Is A Special Use Permit?

Have you recently acquired a new building, or are you seeking to open a new business in a location that previously operated a business very different from yours? If so, it is important to remember that property use is governed by your municipality’s zoning code. Local zoning codes identify permitted uses of land and buildings...

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The Legal Ramifications Of Work Injuries

A workplace injury happens every 7 seconds in America, and over 4.7 million people experience a work-related injury per year. All these workplace injuries can result in some serious legal implications for both the employee and employer. For instance, often when an employee is injured at work, matters such as worker’s compensation and medical work...

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Milwaukee Bar Referral Service, What Is It?

The Milwaukee Bar Association (“MBA”) offers a conducive referral service to help individuals who are seeking legal representation. The best part? It’s free! Attorneys in Milwaukee and throughout southeastern Wisconsin opt into receiving these referrals and they enjoy the steady flow of potential clients. Before they may join, they must be in good standing with...

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New Legislation Affecting Wisconsin Limited Liability Corporations

Many business owners are already familiar with limited liability companies (LLCs) and the benefits of operating a business through such entity, rather than as a sole proprietor or corporation. Small businesses, in particular, favor the LLC option as it allows the company to separate its assets and liabilities from those of its owners.  While laws...

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Is “The Great Resignation” Here to Stay?

The American work environment looks substantially different now than it did pre-pandemic. A record number of people left their jobs after the covid pandemic, a movement that has been termed “The Great Resignation” by Professor Anthony Klotz of Texas A&M University.  As the country emerged from the pandemic, Professor Klotz predicted that employers would see...

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How to Obtain a Liquor License

 A liquor license is a municipal permit issued to a business or individual to permit the sale and/or onsite consumption of alcohol at certain establishments permitted by state and local laws. There are 3 general classes for liquor licenses: Class A liquor licenses allow the retail sale of beer, wine, liquor, and cider for consumption...

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