Menomonee Falls Business Law Blog
COVID-19 & the Work Environment: What has changed
COVID-19 has affected nearly every person’s personal and professional life. March 2021 marks one year since the first “lockdown” occurred throughout the United States. Since then, many people’s work environments have been affected. Although the pandemic is not new...
Non-disclosure agreements: How NDAs can help you
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), sometimes referred to as confidentiality agreements, are legal resources that help guard your confidential information. Many companies, from big corporations to small start-ups, may deem it necessary to utilize non-disclosure and/or...
Trade secret protections in Wisconsin and Illinois
Many companies have trade secrets that are extremely valuable to their business. Trade secrets typically are viewed as a company’s “top secret” information and could be its most valuable asset. A well-known example of this is Coca-Cola, which relies on their secret...
Construction Defect Claims: An Overview
Construction defects are bad for consumers and contractors, alike. It is important for both consumers and contractors to address construction defects in the proper way. If a compromise cannot be reached, a consumer may bring forth a construction defect claim. What are...
Private School Choice Program: Representation of Schools Involved with Milwaukee, Racine, and Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs
Educating today’s youth is important for the future. The state of Wisconsin has taken steps to aid in educating youth by establishing three different parental choice programs. Private school choice programs allow students who would otherwise be required to attend...
Business formation structures: Which one is best for you?
Starting a business can be exciting and complicated at the same time. Many people are passionate about the business they are forming, but there are many items that the future business owner needs to research before they can actually form their business. If you are...
Residential construction contracts: What to include in your contract
A residential construction contract is important for all parties involved. Owners, contractors, and suppliers need to be in agreement on many different items related to the project. Not only does a contract layout the guidelines for the work that needs to be done, but...
Wisconsin’s Right to Cure Act: An Overview
Wisconsin’s Right to Cure Act is a legal resource that allows contractors a chance to remedy construction defects that may be found before a lawsuit can be filed. It follows a strict timeline, which is important to adhere to. Regardless of whether you are a contractor...
Construction lien: The basics of this construction lien law issue
Contractors need to be paid for the work they’ve done. One law that aids contractors in collecting the debts due to them is a construction lien. Learn about the basics of using construction liens and the deadlines for contractors and subcontractors in Wisconsin. What...
Wage theft: Protecting yourself against unpaid wages
You are entitled to the money you’ve earned while working at your place of employment. When you do not receive the money you’ve earned, it can be considered wage theft. In other words, this involves individuals not receiving the compensation they are entitled to and...