OPEN FOR BUSINESS? Owners grapple with legal doubts as Wisconsin re-opens
Wisconsin Law Journal – June 2020 OPEN FOR BUSINESS? Owners grapple with legal doubts as Wisconsin re-opens
Entries by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP
Domestic Violence Cases on the Rise During Wisconsin’s Stay-at-Home Order
By Attorney Nicole Masnica The COVID-19 crisis and statewide quarantine required many families to stay in their homes together for far more time than under normal circumstances. This difficult time has been complicated even further because many have suffered financially, lost employment and have had to deal with a disruption in school or care for their […]
How Has COVID-19 Affected Divorce Cases in Wisconsin?
The coronavirus has had a staggering effect on the United States’ business infrastructure, the unemployment rate, and the economy as a whole, but it has also had a more personal impact, affecting our family dynamics and how we go about our daily lives. Currently, many states and cities are attempting to reopen the economy and […]
Protecting Yourself From Pandemic Fraudsters
By Ray Dall’Osto The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide credit reporting companies — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to provide individuals with a free copy of their credit report, at their request, once every 12 months. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of March 2020 also gives […]
Nursing Home Lawsuits Resulting from the COVID-19 Outbreak
Nationally, COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes have exceeded 20,000. Faced with a potential flood of lawsuits, states are granting emergency protections from claims of inadequate care. In Wisconsin, health care providers have been granted immunity from civil liability, with certain exceptions, for injuries, deaths, or other types of damages resulting from their services during the COVID-19 […]
Interpreting Contract Provisions During The COVID-19 Outbreak
The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to escalate each day. Issues continue to arise both due to the outbreak itself and as a result of our response to it. We will continue to monitor the legal implications of the pandemic and help address legal and practical issues that may arise during this challenging time. […]
What Administrative Rules are Suspended for Nurses in Wisconsin?
By Attorney Kristen Nelson Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a nursing shortage in Wisconsin. Now, that shortage is reaching a critical level. The State of Wisconsin and Governor Tony Evers have taken an “all hands-on deck” approach. On Friday, March 27, 2020, Governor Evers Issued Emergency Order #16, relating to certain health care providers […]
What Does Governor Evers’ Order Mean for Out-of-State Health Care Professionals Currently Living in Wisconsin?
By Attorney Kristen Nelson On Friday, March 27, 2020, Governor Tony Evers Issued Emergency Order #16, relating to certain health care providers and the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). The Order applies to all heath care providers in various licensing situations. The purpose of the order is to increase the availability of health care […]
How Will the Coronavirus Affect Business Law and Civil Litigation?
Courts in each county, as well as the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, have responded differently to COVID-19 by implementing a variety of measures that are affecting existing and contemplated civil litigation matters. We are continuing to monitor these announcements and are committed to providing you with the most up-to-date information as it becomes available. Most […]
How Is Physical Placement of Children Determined During Divorce?
When parents get divorced, they will need to determine where their children will primarily live and the amount of time they will spend with each parent. In Wisconsin, this is known as physical placement. Parents may be able to reach an agreement in these matters as part of their divorce settlement, or these and other child custody issues […]