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June 28, 2018

Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Need for Carefully Drafted Non-Compete Agreements

Under Wisconsin law, non-compete, non-disclosure and non-solicitation agreements between employers and employees are enforceable, but only if the agreements are narrowly tailored to protect the employer […]
June 28, 2018

Get Smart. A State-of-the-Art Credit Application Will Reduce Debt Liquidation Losses

Kohner, Mann & Kailas, S.C. (KMK) regularly sets forth in its printed materials to its clients the advisability and value of any credit provider ensuring that […]
June 28, 2018

KMK Article on New Civil Procedure Rules is Featured on Cover of Wisconsin Lawyer Magazine

Kohner, Mann & Kailas, S.C. litigation attorneys Robert L. Gegios, Ryan M. Billings, and Melinda A. Bialzik wrote the cover story for the June 2018 issue […]
April 3, 2018

A New Boost for the Rights of Creditors: Court Rules Third Party Litigation Expenses May Be Recovered as Contract Damages

Unless a statute or contract provides otherwise, a party to a lawsuit is responsible for its own litigation expenses, including attorneys’ fees. This is known as […]
April 3, 2018

Sad Case for Reclamation Claims in Bankruptcy Scenario: Not Dead but Barely Breathing

In 2006, after passage of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA), Kohner, Mann & Kailas, S.C. (KMK) questioned whether reclamation claims […]
January 8, 2018

Distribution Impacts Qualifying Industrial and Commercial Users of Natural Gas in Wisconsin Following a Case that Went Before the U.S. Supreme Court

Milwaukee, Wis. –  A significant payout is underway in Wisconsin from partial settlements that were reached with four defendant groups in class action lawsuits against natural […]
January 8, 2018

Recent Amendments to Wisconsin’s Foreclosure Statutes May Delay the Recording of Deeds After Sheriff’s Sale

Recent amendments to Wisconsin’s foreclosure statutes went into effect on December 1, 2017. The amendments significantly changed the process of recording deeds after confirmation of sheriff’s […]
December 15, 2017

Avoid Getting Caught in the Middle of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Fraud

Construction contractors and material suppliers who sell services or materials to disadvantaged business enterprises for federal or state construction projects need to pay close attention to […]
December 7, 2017

Important Bankruptcy Rule Amendments Went Into Effect on December 1, 2017

The Bankruptcy Rule Amendments Will Have a Significant Impact on Creditors, Including Secured Creditors   Overview   In this bulletin, we provide a brief summary of […]