By: Attorney Kristen Nelson There are many situations where healthcare professionals may need to address legal issues, and many of the most serious and consequential cases will involve controlled substances, specifically, opioids. Doctors and other medical providers who prescribe medications may be accused of overprescribing. This may lead to investigations from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) […]
Driving in the winter can be more dangerous than at other times of the year. Traction can be reduced significantly on snowy or icy roads, and drivers are more likely to lose control of their vehicles and become involved in car accidents. Throughout the United States, more than 150,000 accidents take place every year on roads […]
Property owners, creditors and other interested parties who have been named in a foreclosure action due to an interest they have in real property may have the right to make a claim for any remaining surplus proceeds. When a bank or mortgage loan servicer files for foreclosure, they are generally required to name all necessary […]
Historically, the NCAA has prohibited college student-athletes from accepting money in return for endorsements to ensure athletic programs were not “pay for play.” Until recently, the only way student athletes could legally receive compensation was through scholarships. Many believed that this was unfair to student-athletes, since universities could make a great deal of money from […]
It is not uncommon for college students to pursue sexual relationships with others. However, despite best efforts to ensure consent, there can sometimes be mixed signals or miscommunication. There are also unfortunately instances where no form of consent is obtained. In some cases, students may be accused of committing sexual assault or other forms of sexual misconduct. […]
Recently, the BBC reported that the last will and testament of Prince Philip, the late husband of England’s Queen Elizabeth II, would be sealed for 90 years following his death in April of 2021. While the laws surrounding wills are different in the United States, and they can vary from state to state, some Americans may have […]
By: Attorney Kristen Nelson Doctors and other medical professionals are required to maintain a valid medical license. These licenses must be renewed every two years, and the deadline for renewing a physician’s license is October 31 of odd-numbered years. Doctors who are planning to renew their license will need to understand the information they will need […]
In recent years, multiple states have relaxed many of the laws related to marijuana. While marijuana has long been considered an illegal drug, it is becoming more and more acceptable as both a recreational substance and a treatment for certain health conditions. Following the legalization of marijuana in nearby states such as Illinois and Michigan, […]
In cases where parents are no longer in a relationship, both parents will be required to support their children financially. While child support is a factor in situations where married parents get divorced, it may also need to be established in other cases, such as when unmarried parents end their relationship. The laws in Wisconsin use a “percentage […]
Since 2014, same-sex marriage has been legal in Wisconsin, and LGBTQ couples have the same rights as opposite-sex husbands and wives. These rights also extend to divorce, and if a same-sex couple chooses to end their marriage, each spouse’s rights will be protected when addressing issues such as property division and spousal support. Same-sex parents will also usually have […]