Publications

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 […]
October 19, 2017

Good News: New Federal Law Allows Businesses to Use Federal Courts to Redress Theft of Trade Secrets

The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) allows parties to file suit in federal court even if the requirements of federal diversity jurisdiction are not […]