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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Mar
31
2013
Maybe It Can Happen Here Re: High-Tech Startup/Venture Capital Community in Wisconsin Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
28
2013
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Targets Workplaces with High Injury Rates – Are You a Target? Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
26
2013
Energy and Environmental Law Update - March 25, 2013 Mintz
Mar
15
2013
New Law Delays the Effective Date of the New Wisconsin Electrical License Statute von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Mar
10
2013
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Draft Guidance on Pollutant (TMDL/WPDES) Permit; Implementation Is Open for Public Comment Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
9
2013
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Sponsoring Trade Ventures to Emerging Markets Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
9
2013
Preliminary Answers from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the Viability of the PM 2.5 (Air Quality Analysis) Significant Impact Level Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
4
2013
Notice of Tax Lien Foreclosure to Mortgage Holders is Determined by the Address in the Mortgage Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
4
2013
What Happens at Home Stays at Home? Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
1
2013
Wisconsin Businesses Targeted by "Annual Minutes" Scam; State of Wisconsin Files Suit von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Feb
28
2013
High Impact Entrepreneurship in Wisconsin: The Smoke and the Fire Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
22
2013
OSHA Targets Dairy Product Businesses – Are You a Target? Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
14
2013
The Wisconsin Supreme Court Finds Ambiguity Regarding "Self-Insurer" In The Context Of UIM Coverage von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Feb
8
2013
Wisconsin Companies Cautioned About Notices for Corporate Annual Minute Reporting Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
4
2013
Kraemer v. County of Milwaukee re Arrest and Conviction Record Discrimination Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
1
2013
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' New Phosphorus Rules: Implementation Begins Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
31
2013
January 30, 2013 Wisconsin Court Holds that Non-Profit Medical Group Must Pay Physician Even When Compensation May Not be Fair Market Value von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jan
20
2013
Gun Violence Prompts HHS to Release Letter on Disclosures of Protected Health Information to Avert Threats to Health or Safety von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jan
17
2013
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Holds the Omnibus Statute, Wis. Stat. § 632.32, Requires an Auto Insurer to Provide Coverage to a Permissive User Tortfeasor in a Suit Filed by the Named Insured von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jan
17
2013
New Wisconsin Electrical Statute Creates Lighting Maintenance Challenge For Facility and Property Management Industry von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jan
16
2013
EPA Proposes Approval of Wisconsin’s Greenhouse Gas Tailoring and Biomass Deferral Rules Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
13
2013
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services "CMS" Announces 106 NEW ACOs von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jan
11
2013
The Wisconsin Court Of Appeals Finds A Duty To Defend Misappropriation Of Internet Advertising System von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jan
8
2013
Energy & Environment Law Update – January 8, 2013 Mintz
Jan
7
2013
EPA Proposes Partial Disapproval of Wisconsin's Plan for Implementing the PM2.5 NAAQS and Sierra Club Files a Lawsuit to Force EPA Action Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
5
2013
U.S. EPA Announces Clean Air Act Settlement with Wisconsin Utility - Agreement will reduce emissions by 15,000 tons annually U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
4
2013
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Upholds Asbestos Exclusion von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jan
3
2013
EPA Issues Revised PM2.5 Ambient Air Quality Standards Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Dec
13
2012
Creating a Tax Incremental District to Spur Development von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Dec
11
2012
Go Where the Money Is Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Dec
6
2012
Are Medicaid Claims Becoming the Next Battleground for False Claims Act (FCA) Cases? Ifrah Law
Nov
22
2012
Steak is Good: Sizzle Sells Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
31
2012
Employee Time Off to Vote: What is Required for Employers in Illinois, Wisconsin and Throughout the Country? Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
12
2012
Arbitration Clauses in Construction Contracts – Part II von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Oct
12
2012
EEOC Sues PFERD Milwaukee Brush for Pay Bias U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Oct
3
2012
Prepare for Substantial Increases in Title Insurance Fees Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
2
2012
Federal CAFO Regulations Remove “Propose to Discharge” Permitting Requirement Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
1
2012
Congress Fails to Advance Federal Farm Bill or Disaster Assistance Bill Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
1
2012
New WDNR Regulations A Concern for Wisconsin Agriculture Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
30
2012
Be Careful to Avoid Tax Penalties for Converting Ag Land into Other Use Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
29
2012
Caution Required When Releasing Health-Care Records Under Wisconsin’s “Billing and Collection” Exception von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Sep
18
2012
What Did Wisconsin Judge Colas Really Do? von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Aug
25
2012
The Importance of Defining the Identity of the Debtor: How a Creditor Got Away with Being Nasty and Vulgar Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
19
2012
EPA Comments on We Energies Plan to Convert to Natural Gas at Valley Power Plant U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
17
2012
New Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board Rules Outline New Continuing Education and Licensure Requirements von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Aug
13
2012
Wisconsin DHS’ 24-Hour Standard for Authentication of Physician Orders Now Applies von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jul
25
2012
Wisconsin Court Of Appeals Applies Personal and Advertising Injury Liability Coverage To Claim For Unsolicited Fax Advertisement von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jul
25
2012
Pollution Pact in Wisconsin: U.S. EPA Issues Fines, Orders Upgrades at Coal-Fired Power Plants Center for Public Integrity
Jul
20
2012
Wisconsin Supreme Court Holds Executive Umbrella Policy Unambiguous von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jul
18
2012
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Issues Advisory on Crowdfunding Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
 

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