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Filed Under: Government Relations

Towns Can Still Enforce Some Shoreland Frontage Requirements

By Stafford Rosenbaum

In State of Wisconsin ex rel. Michael Anderson v. Town of Newbold, 2018AP547 (Oct. 29, 2019), the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District III, recently upheld a minimum-shoreland-frontage requirement adopted under a town’s subdivision authority, even though an identical requirement could not be validly adopted within the town’s zoning authority. Michael Anderson owns a lot with […]

Nov 01, 2019 in Blogs
Filed Under: Government Relations

Court of Appeals, District II, Upholds Town’s Denial of CUP for Cell Tower

By Stafford Rosenbaum

In Eco-Site LLC et. al. v. Town of Cedarburg, 2019 WI App 42, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II affirmed the Town of Cedarburg’s authority to deny Eco-Site LLC’s conditional use permit application to build a cell tower. After a full discussion of the information and issues, the Town Board denied Eco-Site’s application on […]

Oct 02, 2019 in Blogs
Filed Under: Appellate Law Government Relations Municipal Law

Seventh Circuit Reaffirms Stringent Standards for Municipal Liability in Civil Rights Actions

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Since the United States Supreme Court’s seminal decision in Monell v. New York Department of Social Services, a municipality can be only found liable for civil rights claims brought under 42 U.S.C § 1983 if a plaintiff can show that a policy or custom of the municipality caused the violation of his or her constitutional […]

Jul 26, 2019 in Blogs
Filed Under: Appellate Law Government Relations

Noncompliance with Notice-of-Claim Statute Is Affirmative Defense, Must Be Pleaded

By: Jeffrey A. Mandell

Wis. Stat. § 893.80(1d) requires a potential claimant to provide notice, including “an itemized statement of the relief sought,” to a government entity within 120 days of the event giving rise to a potential suit. In Maple Grove Country Club Inc. v. Maple Grove Estates Sanitary District, 2019 WI 43, the Wisconsin Supreme Court recently held […]

May 28, 2019 in Blogs
Filed Under: Appellate Law Government Relations

State Can Raise New Argument in Civil Forfeiture Action, Even After Dismissing Criminal Charges

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Some civil and criminal cases rely on indistinguishable facts. However, a recent Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision – Wisconsin v. Scott, et. al., 2017AP1345 – demonstrated that the parties need not make indistinguishable arguments in each case. In 2016, police seized drugs, money and vehicles pursuant to a search warrant for the Scotts’ property. However, it […]

May 08, 2019 in Blogs
Filed Under: Government Relations Municipal Law

Top 10 Municipal Law Developments of 2017

By: Matthew Dregne

The law firm of Stafford Rosenbaum LLP recently announced that Johanna Allex has been re-elected to the firm's Board of Directors. Ms. Allex is a partner in the firm’s Madison office.

Jan 29, 2018 in Blogs
Filed Under: Government Relations Municipal Law

Court of Appeals Expands Municipal Protection Conferred by Wisconsin’s Recreational Immunity Statute

By: Laura E. Callan

Anthony J. Menting has been named Senior Partner at Stafford Rosenbaum LLP.

Mar 06, 2017 in Blogs
Filed Under: Government Relations

Plain Language in Oshkosh Special Events Ordinance Prevails

By Stafford Rosenbaum

The Village of Lake Delton is not liable for damages to five houses and nine lots caused by massive flooding in June 2008, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled Thursday. The village's attorney, Ted Waskowski is a partner with Stafford Rosenbaum.

Mar 01, 2017 in Blogs
Filed Under: Appellate Law Government Relations

Wisconsin’s Property Tax Assessment Statutes Challenge to be Decided by the Wisconsin Supreme Court

By: Jeffrey A. Mandell

Susan Allen, a senior associate in Stafford Rosenbaum's Milwaukee office was recently named by Milwaukee Magazine as a Leading Litigation Lawyer in 2014.

Feb 27, 2017 in Blogs
Filed Under: Appellate Law Government Relations

Wisconsin Supreme Court: Blood Draw by EMT in County Jail for OWI Test

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP recently welcomed Attorney Holly Wilson as an associate. Holly is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School.

Feb 03, 2017 in Blogs
Filed Under: Appellate Law Government Relations

Wisconsin Supreme Court to Determine Scope of Open Meetings Law in School District Dispute

By: Jeffrey A. Mandell

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP welcomes Attorney John Greene to the firm’s Madison office where his practice focuses on environmental law. John Greene’s practice focuses on environmental law. Prior to joining Stafford, John served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

Nov 11, 2016 in Blogs
Filed Under: Government Relations

Governor Walker Signs Riparian Rights and Wetlands Bill into Law

By: Paul Kent

On April 26, 2016, Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 459 into law. Now known as 2015 Act 387 (the “Act”), the proposal will clarify riparian landowners’ rights in a number of areas, including boathouse maintenance and repair, boat shelter construction, seawall installation and replacement, wetland applications, and sensitive area designations. The questions surrounding these […]

May 03, 2016 in Blogs
Filed Under: Government Relations

Policy Items Removed From Budget, Budget Committee Begins Its Work

By Stafford Rosenbaum

To accommodate its growing practice in the Milwaukee area, Stafford's Milwaukee office has relocated to 1200 North Mayfair Road.

Apr 17, 2015 in Blogs
Filed Under: Government Relations

Budget Hearings Conclude, JFC Set to Begin Voting…Maybe

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum attorney Paul Kent co-authored an article, "Wisconsin's Wetland Reform Act," in the February 2013 edition of Wisconsin Lawyer magazine.

Mar 28, 2015 in Blogs
Filed Under: Government Relations Municipal Law

Proposed Wisconsin Budget Provision Potentially Impacts Municipalities

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Gerald Mowris has been reappointed to the Wisconsin State Bar's Legislative Oversight Committee for a two-year term. The Legislative Oversight Committee oversees the State Bar's Government Relations program, including its conflict resolution process for section lobbying.

Feb 24, 2015 in Blogs
Filed Under: Government Relations

Property Assessment Consolidation Proposal Raises Questions From Local Governments

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP is proud to announce the launch of the firm’s topical blog, “The Well Planned Estate: A Look at Wills, Trusts and Probate.” This will be the fifth legal blog the firm publishes; other blog topics include: municipal law, environmental law, employment and labor law, franchise and distribution law. “The Well Planned Estate’s” first post looks at estate planning for digital assets ranging from online banking accounts to social media sites.

Feb 23, 2015 in Blogs
Filed Under: Government Relations

Significant Changes to State’s Environment, Natural Resources Programs Proposed in Governor’s Budget

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP recently announced that Christopher B. Hughes has been re-elected chair of the firm's Board of Directors and Managing Partner of the law firm. Mr. Hughes represents businesses, municipalities and individuals relating to real estate, business, land use, municipal and contractual matters

Feb 11, 2015 in Blogs
Filed Under: Government Relations

2015-17 Biennial State Budget Introduced, Major Provisions Unveiled

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Daphne Webb, a senior partner at Stafford Rosenbaum, was among this year’s Wisconsin Law Journal’s Women in the Law recipients.

Feb 05, 2015 in Blogs
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