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Farm Alert – Implements of Husbandry
A recent court decision in a case handled by Bakke Norman attorney Tim O’Brien may have … more
Business and Economic Development in Western Wisconsin – May 17, 2013
“Business and Economic Development in Western Wisconsin” was the topic of the May 2013 installment of … more
Best Practices: Public Comment
Although not required by law, most municipalities have a space on their meeting agendas for “Public … more
Acts 10 and 32 Public Safety Employees and Contributions to Health Care Benefits
Among other things, Wisconsin 2011 Act 32 modified “Act 10” by removing public safety employees’ rights … more
Board of Review Scheduling
As Board of Review season approaches, it is a good time to consider the scheduling of … more
Act 10 Status Update and “A Tale of Two Cities”
Recent Court Activity Act 10, which, among other things, greatly curtailed collective bargaining rights for public … more
Act 10 Rulings Continue to Generate Uncertainty
As the ongoing legal battles over the Act 10 legislation continue to rage, both unions and … more
Posted in Wisconsin Municipal Law Blog
Act 10 Stay of Decision Denied – Act 10 Status Remains Unresolved
It appears that yesterday the Court of Appeals denied Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen’s attempt to … more
Posted in Blog, Wisconsin Municipal Law Blog
Mandatory Statewide Licensing of Electricians Likely Postponed to April 2014
Pursuant to Wis. Stat. s. 101.861, which was enacted in March of 2008 and due to … more
Posted in Pending Legislation, Wisconsin Municipal Law Blog
Residency Requirements – What Goes Into a Budget Bill…
In Governor Walker’s proposed budget bill, AB 40, there is a broad prohibition on local residency … more
Posted in Pending Legislation, Wisconsin Municipal Law Blog