Michael James, Author at Kohner, Mann & Kailas, S.C.

September 16, 2025

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Don’t Let a Slip and Fall Keep Your Business Down: Tips for Managing Premises Liability in Wisconsin

Melinda A. Bialzikmbialzik@kmksc.com(414) 962-5110 In Wisconsin, business owners have a legal duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition for those who lawfully enter […]

September 16, 2025

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Section 811: Why Your Venue Provision Could Cost You When Pursuing a Retail Collection Suit

Alexander E. Georgeageorge@kmksc.com(414) 962-5110 The process of third-party collection of retail/consumer debt is a highly regulated activity under U.S. federal law (and increasingly state statute) and […]

September 8, 2025

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Ryan M. Billings Reflects On Term As President Of The State Bar Of Wisconsin

Kohner, Mann & Kailas, S.C., congratulates KMK Attorney Ryan M. Billings on completing a very successful term as President of the State Bar of Wisconsin. Billings […]

June 17, 2025

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Understanding Foreclosure Redemption Periods for Commercial Real Property in Wisconsin

Samuel M. Draversdraver@kmksc.com(414) 962-5110 For lenders seeking to foreclose on real property collateral in Wisconsin, understanding the applicable statutory “redemption period” is an important part of […]

June 17, 2025

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals Invalidates Contractual Choice of Law Provision and Reinstates Chapter 128 Receiver’s Preference Claim

Samuel C. Wisotzkeyswisotzkey@kmksc.com(414) 962-5110 The Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently declared that contractual choice of law and forum selection clauses cannot be used to move a […]

June 17, 2025

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KMK Attorney Addresses New Wisconsin Lawyers

As part of his duties as President of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Kohner, Mann & Kailas, attorney Ryan M. Billings addressed recent graduates of UW-Madison […]

June 17, 2025

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KMK Attorney Participates in State Bar Leadership Summit

Kohner, Mann & Kailas, attorney Lance E. Duroni recently took part in the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Leadership Summit, an annual gathering designed to foster the […]

March 18, 2025

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New Amendments to U.S. Bankruptcy Code: Modifications to Previous Dollar Amount Thresholds

Samuel Wisotzkeyswisotzkey@kmksc.com(414) 962-5110 Section 104(a) of the Federal Bankruptcy Code provides for automatic adjustments to certain dollar amounts in the Bankruptcy Code every three years. (11 […]

March 18, 2025

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The Duty to Preserve Evidence Must be Properly Observed and Monitored to Avoid Sanctions

Zach S. Whitneyzwhitney@kmksc.com(414) 962-5110 It is well recognized under the law that a duty to preserve evidence arises when a party in possession of evidence knows […]