Commercial leases often contain provisions that only allow tenant action upon "landlord consent." "Consent" may relate to any number of issues.

Wisconsin recently enacted legislation banning local governments, including cities, villages, counties and towns, from imposing time of sale ("TOS") requirements on the sale of real property.

This entry summarizes and discusses Book I of Nassim Nicholas Taleb's book, Antifragile.

This prohibition would become effective January 1, 2018, and will affect both new money and refunding bonds.

Over the past few years, the Section 465 At Risk-Rules, along with basis and loss issues, have been the frequent focus of IRS examinations.

On April 9, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2020-23 (updating Notice 2020-18 and 2020-20) extending various tax deadlines relating to the COVID-19 ...

As the end of the year nears, a U.S. subsidiary may try to repatriate cash to its foreign parent. Repatriation may occur in several different methods with each having advantages and disadvantages.

As employers are encouraging, and in some instances requiring, employees to work remotely over the coming weeks...

Advances in technology, from email, internet and remote access to laptops and smart phones, have made business more efficient and profitable.

On October 15, 2020, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced its decision to postpone the transition of Wisconsin's ...

On Monday, September 30, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a business blog post titled, "The FTC's Holder Rule: still holding strong." The Holder Rule is indeed nothing new...

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) issued updated guidance for long-term care and assisted living facilities regarding COVID-19 visitation policies.

When the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) intervenes to prevent a merger between competitors, it is typically because the potential deal

The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) final rule (2024 Overtime Rule) revising the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemption from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements for executive...

On December 14, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published additional guidance addressing when an individual infected with COVID-19 may qualify as disabled...

A recent court decision reminds employers that they may be liable for interference with employee rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) even if they do not actually deny a request for leave.

In February 2026, the federal government launched the TrumpRx.gov website (www.trumprx.gov) designed to help individuals obtain prescription drug "coupons" which, in many situations...

In recent years, there has been growing concern, and regulation, of different chemicals commonly used with many consumer and industrial products sold in the U.S. marketplace.

The Wisconsin legislature recently enacted a number of changes to a Wisconsin statute allowing for non probate transfers of real property (i.e., land) upon death.

A recent settlement of a class action wage and hour lawsuit in a Wisconsin federal court serves as an important reminder that failing to properly structure meal and break periods could result in...