Publications

June 27, 2019

Employee or Independent Contractor?

Utilizing a mix of independent contractors and full-time employees offers organizations staffing flexibility and cost savings. In today’s “gig economy,” it’s not surprising that more and […]
June 18, 2019

Credit Where Credit Is Due? Rethinking Strategies for Foreclosure Sales, Credits, and Guaranties

In commercial lending transactions, lenders often secure the loan with a mortgage on the business real property. In the event of a default under the loan […]
April 10, 2019

The New Rules: One Year Later

The apparent effects of the new Wisconsin Rules of Civil Procedure since being put in place.   Last year, KMK cautioned that sweeping changes were coming […]
April 4, 2019

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

Section 104(a) of the Federal Bankruptcy Code provides for automatic adjustments to certain dollar amounts in the Bankruptcy Code every three years. (11 U.S.C. § 104(a)). […]
February 28, 2019

What Business Type Is Right for You?

Be sure you establish your business in a way that leverages benefits and fits your needs.   When setting up a new business, the prime initial […]
December 14, 2018

Clients Beware! The Federal Reserve Is Warning of High-Debt Risk Making Now the Time to Gear Up and Protect Your Receivables

There are growing signs of financial instability in the U.S. economy, including high debt levels, and our clients should be mindful of the risks and work […]
December 11, 2018

Wisconsin’s Highest Court Holds that Attorneys’ Fees Are Recoverable in “Exceptional Cases”

As has been previously discussed, the “American rule” governs litigation expenses in the courts of Wisconsin. In contrast with the “English rule” wherein the losing party […]
September 24, 2018

U.S. Supreme Court Rules That Arbitration Agreements Can Block Employee Class Action Suits if Their Employment Contracts Provide for Same

Class actions can be a powerful tool to vindicate the rights of a group of plaintiffs, especially in cases where legal costs would deter any individual […]
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 […]