Menomonee Falls Business Law Blog
The importance of trade secret protection
Most Wisconsin residents familiar with the business world could name a few examples of companies that possess a well-protected formula or key information that is vital to its success. Examples include the special sauce used at McDonald's, Coca-Cola’s soft drink...
Understanding breach of contract lawsuits
There would be no need for business litigation professionals and contract law attorneys if we lived in a perfect world. In that world, all the parties involved in a contract hold up their end and everyone benefits. Sadly, we don’t live in that perfect world and there...
What is workplace retaliation in Illinois?
Workplace retaliation is often confused for harassment, a hostile workplace or revenge. Instead, it is a form of punishment to make an employee afraid to file a complaint or engage in otherwise protected activities in the workplace, such as filing a worker's...
Why workers might quit before they are fired
Workers in Wisconsin and elsewhere who believe that they are going to be terminated from their jobs have the option of quitting before that can happen. One of the potential benefits of leaving a job voluntarily is that it may be easier to explain to future employers....
Laid-off people may be able to negotiate severance agreements
Wisconsin residents dealing with the prospect of being laid off have a lot of things to think about, but one of the most important details they'll have to deal with is their severance package. It includes any remaining compensation and benefits that people receive...
Administrative discrimination charge filed against Facebook
In Wisconsin, current and prospective employees who face discrimination at work or a job interview can file a complaint under state or federal law. To file a claim under federal law, a charge must first be filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and...
Administrative discrimination charge filed against Facebook
In Wisconsin, current and prospective employees who face discrimination at work or a job interview can file a complaint under state or federal law. To file a claim under federal law, a charge must first be filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and...
Creating an LLC in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Those with the entrepreneurial spirit are at the very core of the American economy. The men and women who have an idea and find a way to make that idea a business are living out the American dream. While there are multiple options on the structure of your new...
Supreme Court ruling extends protections to LGBTQ+ employees
On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects gay, lesbian and transgender employees against discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation. For Wisconsin employees who are part of the LGBTQ+ community, the...
Discrimination is still part of the entertainment industry
Residents of Wisconsin should be aware that discrimination is still part of every industry, including Hollywood's entertainment industry. A recent article regarding a WGA (Writers Guild of America) West Study showed that there was a ways to go for women writers as...