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Environmental Week in Preview – Week of May 20, 2013

By Stafford Rosenbaum

May 20, 2013: The DNR will hold a public hearing on a proposed wastewater discharge permit for Ziegler Dairy Farms and GL Dairy Biogas LLC/ Middleton Digester. There are two linked projects, the proposed Dane County Manure Handling Facility (Middleton Digester) to be operated by GL Dairy Biogas, LLC and the expansion they have planned […]

May 20, 2013 in Blogs
Filed Under: Dealership & Franchise Law

A Textbook Example of the Grey Market

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Out of the scores of disputes that arise with respect to “grey market” distribution channels, what are the odds that a case involving a Thai student doing business as “bluechristine99” on eBay would reach the U.S. Supreme Court? “Grey market” refers to the sale of genuine branded products outside of established distribution channels established by […]

May 14, 2013 in Blogs

Environmental Week in Preview – Week of May 13, 2013

By Stafford Rosenbaum

May 14, 2013: The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection board meeting will include the request to approve the final draft rule related to the farmland preservation program. The rule creates ch. ATCP 49 which specifies the application content and process for receiving certification of farmland preservation plans and ordinances, authorizes additional uses allowed […]

May 13, 2013 in Blogs
Filed Under: Employment & Labor Law

Facebook Postings Trashing Supervisor Are Protected By the NLRA

By Stafford Rosenbaum

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently decided that an employer violated the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) when it terminated employees who complained about the conduct of their supervisor on Facebook. The case is Design Tech. Grp. LLC d/b/a Bettie Page Clothing. The NLRA prohibits all employers, both union and non-union, from punishing employees […]

May 07, 2013 in Blogs
Filed Under: Employment & Labor Law

Undocumented Workers Can Bring Wage and Hour Claims

By Stafford Rosenbaum

According to a recent Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals decision, undocumented workers are entitled to sue under federal law for minimum wage and overtime. The Eleventh Circuit does not govern Wisconsin, but Wisconsin employers should nonetheless pay attention to the ruling. Paying all employees at least minimum wage and all overtime due will help keep […]

May 06, 2013 in Blogs

Environmental Week in Preview – Week of May 6, 2013

By Stafford Rosenbaum

May 6, 2013: The DNR will hold a public hearing on an air pollution control permit application submitted by Motor Castings Company – Plant 1. The application includes plans and specifications for modification and operation of a thermal sand reclamation unit. May 7, 2013: The DNR will hold a public meeting to present information regarding […]

May 05, 2013 in Blogs

Environmental Week in Preview – Week of April 29, 2013

By Stafford Rosenbaum

April 29, 2013: The DNR will hold a public hearing on an air pollution control construction application submitted by Enbridge Energy regarding plans and specifications for construction and operation of increased incoming and outgoing capacity, modify LDAR for new and existing operations (subject to BACT) and construction of two new tanks. April 30, 2013: The […]

Apr 29, 2013 in Blogs

Happy Earth Week!

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Attorneys from Stafford Rosenbaum were named Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.

Apr 22, 2013 in Blogs

Environmental Week In Preview – Week of April 15, 2013

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Brian Butler and Paul Kent have been selected for inclusion in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business Directory 2011.

Apr 15, 2013 in Blogs

Environmental Week In Preview – Week of April 8, 2013

By Stafford Rosenbaum

April 10, 2013:The Assembly Committee on Natural Resources and Sporting Heritage will hold a public hearing on a number of bills – Assembly Bills 8, 75 and 84. Assembly Bill 8 relates to restrictions on hunting within a specified distance of hospitals, sanatoriums, or school grounds and restrictions imposed by local governmental units on hunting […]

Apr 07, 2013 in Blogs

Environmental Week In Preview – Week of April 1, 2013

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Laura Skilton Verhoff, an attorney at Stafford Rosenbaum, has been elected to the State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors. The Board of Governors manages and directs the affairs and activities of the State Bar of Wisconsin. Laura will be on the Board for two years beginning July 1, 2012.

Mar 31, 2013 in Blogs
Filed Under: Employment & Labor Law

Paid Sick Leave Legislation Introduced in Congress

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP recently announced that Christopher B. Hughes has been elected chair of the firm's Board of Directors and Managing Partner of the law firm.

Mar 28, 2013 in Blogs

Environmental Week In Preview — Week of March 25, 2013

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP welcomes Attorney Kyle W. Engelke to the firm as an associate. Engelke practices litigation, business law, and municipal law in Stafford's Madison office.

Mar 24, 2013 in Blogs
Filed Under: Environment and Land Use Law

March 20, 2013 United States Supreme Court Expands Use of Citizen Suits

By Stafford Rosenbaum

The Stafford Rosenbaum Municipal Law Blog is now available. Attorney Susan Allen’s weekly legal blog, “The Wisconsin Municipal Law Memo,” will examine the previous week’s municipal law issues such as changes in legislation, proposed legislation, and cases involving municipal law and municipal prosecution matters.

Mar 20, 2013 in Blogs

Environmental Week in Preview – Week of March 18, 2013

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Gerald Mowris to the firm’s Madison office. Mowris is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice. He is also a member of the firm’s Family Law group. Prior to joining the firm, Mowris was a partner at Pellino & Mowris, SC.

Mar 18, 2013 in Blogs
Filed Under: Employment & Labor Law

Better Late Than Never – Updating FMLA Practices

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP recently announced that Michelle Affatati has joined the firm as an associate. Ms. Affatati’s practice is primarily focused on business law, estate planning, and litigation support.

Mar 15, 2013 in Blogs

Environmental Week In Preview – Week of March 11, 2013

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum and Wangard Partners are teaming up to sponsor a Wauwatosa Chamber of Commerce After Hours Networking event.

Mar 10, 2013 in Blogs
Filed Under: Dealership & Franchise Law

Eroding Exclusivity: The Saga of JCP, Macy’s and Martha Stewart

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum is pleased to announced that Elisabeth Shea, an attorney in the law firm’s Madison office, has been elected to serve as president-elect of the Dane County Bar Association. Ms. Shea will be the sixth attorney from Stafford Rosenbaum to serve as DCBA President.

Mar 05, 2013 in Blogs

Environmental Week in Preview — Week of March 4, 2013

By Stafford Rosenbaum

SR has received a Gold Award from the United Way of Dane County.

Mar 03, 2013 in Blogs
Filed Under: Environment and Land Use Law

DNR’s proposed “guidance on guidance” and guidance on TMDL implementation

By Stafford Rosenbaum

U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ranks Stafford Rosenbaum Tier 1 in twenty-one practice areas within Wisconsin in the recently released 2014 “Best Law Firms” listings. The 2014 rankings are based on the highest number of participating firms and highest number of client ballots on record. Receiving a tier designation reflects the high level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism and their integrity. Awards were given in 74 national practice areas and 120 metropolitan practice areas.

Mar 02, 2013 in Blogs