Wisconsin

The state of Wisconsin is in the Central portion of the US, falling in the Seventh US Court of Appeals Court system. The state is bordered by two of the Great Lakes, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, and the states of Michigan and Illinois. The state is the 20th most populous, and 23rd largest US state by area. Madison is the state capital while Milwaukee is the largest city in the state, which is divided into a total of 72 counties. It was the 30th state admitted to the Union on May 29, 1848.

During early parts of the 19th and 20th centuries, the state was emigrated into by Scandinavian and Germans from Europe. To this date, the state is still a major hub for Scandinavian-American and German-American residents like its neighbor, Minnesota. Prior to European settlement in the state, it was inhabited by Native American tribes, and Paleolithic groups.

The state is known as “America’s Dairlyand” and is a major producer of cheese, milk, eggs, and other dairy products. Manufacturing of paper products, the IT industry/sector, and tourism, are all major contributors to the state’s economy. The state’s tourism industry is greatly driven by National Parks including the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, North Country National Scenic Trail, and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, among others.

Information on specifics related to Wisconsin’s state government is available in the Wisconsin Blue Book, which state residents can request through their state representatives.  The state has a three-pronged government, with an executive, legislative, and judicial branch.  The Executive Branch is headed by the governor, along with five other elected state-wide positions.  The Legislative branch is bicameral, broken into the Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate. 

The Judicial Branch is comprised of a court system broken into four levels: municipal courts, circuit courts, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court. Local ordinance matters are handled by the Municipal courts.  The Trial courts are the circuit courts, with original jurisdiction for both civil and criminal cases.   Challenges to these courts are hard by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, which is 16 judges broken into 3 judge panels. 

The highest court in the state is the  Wisconsin Supreme Court, which hears appeals as well as original actions, and is in charge of regulating the practice of law across Wisconsin.

Two major law schools in the state are the University of Wisconsin School of Law in Madison, Wisconsin and Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The National Law Review covers cases, news stories, legislation, and agency news from the state of Wisconsin. Legislation like “ban the box” affecting labor and employment laws, wage and hourly law legislation, Medicare/Medicaid, telemedicine, real estate property rights, and other cases and stories are published regularly by NLR, providing visitors up to date information about the state.

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Feb
16
2021
Mask Mandate Ping Pong: What It Means for Wisconsin Employers Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jul
28
2021
Massive $125 million verdict against Walmart in disability discrimination case Zuckerman Law
Mar
31
2013
Maybe It Can Happen Here Re: High-Tech Startup/Venture Capital Community in Wisconsin Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
15
2020
Mayors Submit Letter To EPA Administrator On RFS Uphold And Proposed Waivers Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
May
16
2017
Midland Funding Highlights Peculiar Feature of Wisconsin's Statute-of-Limitations Law Foley & Lardner LLP
Jul
14
2020
Midwestern State Summary of Unemployment Eligibility During Temporary Shutdowns Foley & Lardner LLP
Mar
24
2014
Migrant Workers Subject to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Protections Varnum LLP
May
9
2011
Milwaukee Sick Pay Ordinance Preempted by Wisconsin Legislature Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
20
2019
Milwaukee Warns Residents to “Quit Vaping Immediately” Stark & Stark
Nov
18
2016
Minimum Wage Increases for Milwaukee and Four States Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
11
2014
More States Restrict Employers’ Access to Employees’ Social Media Accounts McDermott Will & Emery
Jul
1
2020
More Than a Feeling: No Fees for Frivolous Claim Where “Perceived Wrongs Were Deeply Felt” McDermott Will & Emery
Apr
9
2012
More Wisconsin DNR Permit Streamlining: Piers, General Navigable Waterway Permits, and Environmental Permit Notice Procedures -- Governor Walker Signs 2011 Wisconsin Act 167 Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
29
2024
Municipal Violation Is Not ‘Arrest Record’ Covered by Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, Court Holds Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
25
2015
Natural Resources Board Approves Rules That Will Streamline the Air Permitting Process Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
25
2017
Navigating Amazon: "On-Demand" Worker and World of Ultra Fast Delivery von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Feb
7
2019
Navigating the Post-Wayfair World Part Two: A Closer Look at Wisconsin's Economic Nexus Law von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Sep
16
2011
Navigating Wisconsin State Income Tax Credit Incentives Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
6
2013
New Bidding Process for Public Projects in Wisconsin von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Dec
10
2020
New CDC and Wisconsin DHS Guidance on Select COVID-19 Safety Measures Davis|Kuelthau, s.c.
Oct
16
2020
New Employer Notification Requirement to Employees of Unemployment Benefit Rights Davis|Kuelthau, s.c.
Jun
1
2015
New Environmental Protection Agency Proposed Ozone Standards Will Have Significant Impacts on Wisconsin Industry Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jul
23
2013
New Exterior Residential Construction Law Requires Action von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Apr
29
2019
New Federal Rules are Helping Energy Storage Grow in the Midwest von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Sep
6
2018
New FMLA Forms Now Available Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Mar
29
2016
New HIPAA Rules Aimed at Curbing Gun Violence - Much Ado About Nothing for Wisconsin Providers Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Aug
31
2015
New Home-School Sports Law Creates Confusion as Districts Work to Clarify their Obligations Prior to the Start of the School Year von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Dec
17
2014
New In-Lieu Fee Compensatory Mitigation Option Available for Adverse Impacts to Wetlands Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
14
2012
New Landlord-Tenant Law Has Important Implications For Wisconsin Landlords von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jan
11
2018
New law and proposed legislation would affect wetland permitting in Wisconsin Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Mar
15
2013
New Law Delays the Effective Date of the New Wisconsin Electrical License Statute von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Mar
18
2020
New Limits on Gatherings and Private Businesses in Wisconsin Davis|Kuelthau, s.c.
Jun
5
2014
New Medicare Conditions of Participation Provide Some Relief Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jan
25
2014
New Phosphorus Compliance Legislation Introduced in Wisconsin Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
29
2015
New Proposed Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Guidance for Importing Soil on Voluntary Party Liability Exemption (VPLE) Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
 

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