Companies often choose between a mix of hiring employees and retaining independent contractors to perform the work they need done. It is critical that the relationship be classified correctly to avoid costly mistakes. If an employee is incorrectly classified as an...
Business Law
Civil Litigation 101: What to expect and how to prepare for a civil lawsuit
Litigation cannot always be avoided. When it is something you have to tackle, it is important to be knowledgeable about the work that needs to be done. The process of litigation may be long. The final decision may be made years from the date of the original dispute....
Using non-solicitation agreements in Wisconsin
A company’s employees often are its most valuable asset. It only makes sense, then, that companies take all necessary precautions to protect that asset. Non-solicitation agreements are commonly used to prohibit departing employees and other third parties from...
Employee relations: How to handle employees
Every employee plays an important role in the success of the organization. If one employee is not performing to his or her full potential, the organization suffers. Accordingly, it is critical that companies have the appropriate policies and processes in place to...
Compliance Issues: The importance of businesses complying with employment laws
Many components go into running a successful business. Compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations certainly is at the top of the list. A non-compliant business can be costly at best and devasting at worst. Hiring and training knowledgeable human...
The importance of creating a written contract
Contracts are a part of everyday business. They come in many different forms and are used for many different reasons, such as an employee contract, independent contractor agreement, lease contract, business to business contract, general construction contract,...
Getting your nonprofit organization started in Wisconsin
Many people are passionate about nonprofit organizations because they support various causes and often give back to the community. Not only do nonprofits get support from those that are interested in the cause they support, but nonprofit organizations also may qualify...
An overview of business-to-business (B2B) contracts
Many businesses provide goods and services to other businesses. The contract between the businesses, often referred to as B2B (business to business) contracts, is extremely important. B2B contracts set forth the terms, conditions, and obligations of the agreement...
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...