Publications

September 19, 2023

No Liens Allowed!

Subcontractors and Suppliers Cannot Lien Publicly Owned Construction Jobs in Wisconsin, But Do Have Alternative Remedies David M. Henrydhenry@kmksc.com(414) 962-5110 Introduction If the federal, state or […]
September 19, 2023

Residents of Insolvent Senior-Living Facility Lose Out to Bondholders’ Mortgage!

Samuel M. Draversdraver@kmksc.com(414) 962-5110 Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Underscores the Importance for Lenders and Prospective Senior-Living Facility Residents of Careful Review of Financing Documents and Entrance-Fee […]
June 15, 2023

Court Deems Restrictive Covenant Unenforceable on Its Face: What Employers Should Learn From The Decision

Melinda A. Bialzikmbialzik@kmksc.com(414) 962-5110 When a company invests substantial time and resources training employees, and then provides those employees access to its confidential and proprietary business […]
June 15, 2023

How to Collect on a Judgment

Darrell R. Zalldzall@kmksc.com(414) 962-5110 Imagine that a business tried to address the open account balance with one of its customers, but these efforts were ignored. The […]
March 15, 2023

Employers Beware! New FTC Regulations May Render Certain Restrictive Covenants Illegal

Ryan M. Billingsrbillings@kmksc.com(414) 962-5110 A new proposed rule announced by the Federal Trade Commission, if it becomes final, will make employee non-compete agreements unenforceable and illegal, […]
March 15, 2023

How To Enforce Guaranty Obligations After the Guarantor’s Bankruptcy

Eric R. von Helmsevonhelms@kmksc.com(414) 962-5110 Two years ago, this Newsletter discussed how the personal bankruptcy of a guarantor would affect the enforceability of that guaranty for […]
January 17, 2023

Venue Clauses — A Critical Component To Help Manage Receivables and Collect Debt

David J. Genglerdgengler@kmksc.com(414) 962-5110 When filing a lawsuit, one of the key factors to consider is where the action can be filed. As a general rule, […]
January 17, 2023

Change Is Here: Wisconsin’s New LLC Law

Samuel C. Wisotzkeyswisotzkey@kmksc.com(414) 962-5110 Note: This Article provides further thoughts and updates on a KMK Newsletter Article from October 2022 on this topic. Does your company […]
September 15, 2022

No Contract Does Not Always Mean No Recovery: How To Enforce Unwritten Agreements

Zach S. Whitneyzwhitney@kmksc.com(414) 962-5110 Imagine that a company has furnished goods or services to a customer who refuses to pay. Ideally, that company would have a […]