Wisconsin is known for its long, relentless winters. Wisconsinites experience more than 30 snowstorms each year, forcing us to adapt to work, play, and drive in harsh conditions. To those who are no strangers to the snow, driving in inclement weather is normal, but accidents still happen. If you have been in a collision, understanding […]
Which Parties Can Be Held Liable for Truck Accident Injuries?
/in Truck Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIf you have been involved in a trucking accident, determining who is at fault can be complicated. From the driver to the manufacturer of the truck, there can be many different liable parties that may be held responsible for your injuries. Identifying the responsible party or parties can allow you to pursue the compensation you deserve, […]
What Does it Take to Obtain a Criminal Pardon in Wisconsin?
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIn June 2019, newly-elected Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers reversed the eight-year moratorium on criminal pardons imposed by the former Governor Walker, who refused to issue pardons during his two terms in office. Governor Evers issued Executive Order #30, which reversed Walker’s unprecedented shutdown of executive clemency. This Order reopens an avenue of potential relief for those who […]
DNA Genealogy Data Used to Solve Crimes – Promises and Perils
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBy Raymond Dall’Osto and Jason Luczak Today in America, we are regularly presented with headlines, promotions, and offers on digital and other media that tell us that by submitting a DNA sample (spit into small bottle and mail it in), this will provide a great way to connect generations, build a family tree, and find out more than […]
Expungement Reform Stalls in State Senate, So What Can You Do to Correct Errors in Criminal Records?
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBy Ray Dall’Osto After passing the Wisconsin Assembly earlier this year as A.B. 33, the Wisconsin Senate adjourned this year’s legislative session, without taking action to approve the parallel bipartisan expungement bill pending before it, S.B. 39. The proposed expungement reform bill, which has long been supported by the State Bar of Wisconsin and was favorably […]
How Can I Demonstrate Liability for a Car Accident in Winter Weather?
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWisconsin is known for its long, relentless winters. Wisconsinites experience more than 30 snowstorms each year, forcing us to adapt to work, play, and drive in harsh conditions. To those who are no strangers to the snow, driving in inclement weather is normal, but accidents still happen. If you have been in a collision, understanding […]
Can Business Partnership Disputes Be Settled Through Litigation?
/in Commercial Litigation/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWhile most people who go into business with a partner take care to select ones who have similar goals, inevitably, there will be disagreements from time to time. Often, these issues can be solved through honest, open communication. However, sometimes a dispute can turn severe and ugly very quickly, which is when an experienced commercial litigation attorney […]
How Can a Nursing Home Defend Against Accusations of Abuse or Neglect?
/in Elder Abuse/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWhen a loved one enters a nursing home, it is usually with the idea that they will receive better care than their family or friends can provide at home. Sadly, this is not always the case. However, many nursing homes do provide quality care yet still face accusations that staff members did not provide the […]
When Is Probate Litigation Necessary to Resolve a Contested Estate?
/in Estate Planning/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPThe death of a family member can be a difficult, highly emotional time. An estate that is contested can make this an even more stressful situation—and one that requires a good probate litigation lawyer. What Is Probate? Probate is the process by which a person’s assets—or estate—are transferred to those who are legally entitled to them. The process […]
How Can Healthcare Businesses Address Legal Issues Involving Overbilling?
/in Business Law/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBy Attorney Kristen Nelson In recent years, a number of news stories have surfaced about healthcare providers who have committed fraud by overbilling patients. While there are some unscrupulous entities that intentionally do just that, sometimes what looks like an attempt to commit fraud is nothing more than human error. For example, a bill could come from the […]
What Types of State Criminal and Related Consequences Can Result From Computer-Related Crimes?
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBy Patrick Knight, Ray Dall’Osto & Jason Luczak Computer and digital technology is constantly changing and ever-expanding. As a result, certain types of activities that might not seem problematic at the time could end up causing serious legal problems. State laws governing theft, and its civil cousins misappropriation and conversion, have expanded to include unauthorized possession, use and misuse […]