Summer in Wisconsin is County Fair season. With seventy-two counties, I imagine every week from July 15 through the end of August includes multiple fairs. Want to find one near you? The Wisconsin Association of Fairs has a listing of events. Summer reminds me of preparing 4-H projects, decorating animal barns and pens, showing and …
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Has it Really Been Four Years?!
I have been updating my website since my move and noticed that the last time I posted on my blog was in February 2020!? Pre-COVID??! What have I been doing for four-and-a-half years? A lot. In 2020 my father became unable to live by himself. I took him in and he lived with me until …
Some Wednesday Ramblings…
As February is closing down, I realize that I have been using my new office space for nearly three months now and I still haven’t shared photos! I teased my followers with a post back in November 2019 showing the pre-construction/remodeled space. Better late than never? Let me introduce you to the new Kirk Law …
When the Hard Work Pays Off.
Six years ago I opened Kirk Law Office not knowing if I’d be able to pay the rent in 60 days. This journey has been both demanding and rewarding. In the next couple weeks I am taking another scary step and moving my office to a new location that better reflects who I am as …
WI Liquor Law Changes Just in time for the Fourth of July!
Yesterday, Govenor Tony Evers signed legislation that grants the public UNLIMITED access to off-sale liquor. Prior law limited sales by Class B (off-sale) to a maximum of four liters per transaction. This is the new law: 2019 WISCONSIN ACT 6 An Act to amend 125.51 (3) (b) of the statutes; relating to: retail sales of …
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4th Of July Fireworks Law Reminder
With the Fourth just a few days away, here is some guidance from the Wisconsin Department of Justice on fireworks rules and regulations. fireworks-advisory-2014 A few highlights: “State law allows the sale, possession and use, without a permit, of sparklers not exceeding 36 inches in length, stationary cones and fountains, toy snakes, smoke bombs, caps, …
Supreme Court Rules on Mandatory Reporter Testimony
It is common sense that the relationship between a student and his teacher is very different from that between a citizen and the police. – U.S. Supreme Court, Ohio v. Clark, No. 13–1352 (U.S. Jun. 18, 2015) In October 2014 I wrote about the case of Ohio v. Clark. On June 18, 2015 the Supreme …
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New Resources Available for FREE!!
In order to help clients and non-clients understand what to do after someone dies, I’ve created two resources that are available for FREE! The first is a checklist for practical steps that should be taken after someone dies: After Death – A Checklist The second is a brief description of Probate and the Probate process: …
Buying or Selling A Home? Here are a few tips.
In the past few months I’ve received many calls from people who are either trying to buy or sell a home and have general questions about the process. Many people opt to use a realtor who can help you through the paperwork process. Others choose to try it on their own, venturing into the world …
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Non-Compete Agreements Get a Boost From the WI Supreme Court
On April 30, 2015 the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a decision that finally clarifies the enforceability of a non-compete agreement signed by an existing employee. It has long been settled that new employees can be required to sign non-compete agreements because the employee is receiving employment in exchange for the promise not to compete during …
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