The City of Superior municipal code MANDATES insect screens. That’s right, you MUST have insect screens on certain windows and doors! I stumbled across this gem by accident but think it’s a fun one to share! Sec. 104-284. Insect screens. Every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms or food …
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How To Wednesday. What to do when someone dies. Probate.
That word. “Probate.” It scares so many people. It brings thoughts of back corner offices in the Courthouse where staff sift through a person’s Will to see who is getting what. Add that other scary term, “death tax” and it’s enough to make a family bury their head in the sand like an ostrich. Unfortunately, …
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New Signage on Tower Avenue in Superior, WI
Thank you Duluth Sign for a job well-done!
WI Supreme Court Takes On Two Shitty Cases.
It’s a crass headline, but it isn’t every day that I can use one like it! The Wisconsin Supreme Court screens which cases it will review each year. Two cases involving manure and waste products will be coming before the Court for review. You may remember a past posting of mine about the difference …
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Speaking To Paraprofessionals At CESA 12
On Friday May 16, 2014 I presented at the CESA 12 9th Annual Paraprofessional Conference. I had the distinguished honor to be the keynote speaker on Friday night, kicking off the conference. For those of you who don’t know, CESA 12 is nonprofit governmental agency that assists school districts in meeting the needs of their …
Coming to the Veterans’ Expo on May 13, 2014
On May 13, 2014 I will be attending the UW-Superior Veterans Expo. For a few years now, I have been accredited with the Department of Veteran Affairs to represent vets through the disability and other benefit application and review process. Accreditation required training specific to the Veterans Benefit system and in order to maintain my …
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How To Wednesdays…NonCompete Agreements With Employees
I’ve helped a lot of employers draft and implement non-compete agreements with their employees. Wisconsin has strict requirements about how you can restrict an employee both during and after employment. The goal of a non-compete is to protect your business’ secrets, customers, and geographic area of sales. Non-competes, like any contract must be supported by …
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How To Wednesday… Learn More About Superior Events
At the Superior Sunrise Centennial Rotary Club’s meeting yesterday, I learned about a new opportunity to discover and promote Superior, Wisconsin events and activities. Explore Superior is a new offering thanks to a forward-thinking group from the Superior Leadership program. The page allows you to register and post your Superior events, photos, and …
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Office Closed on 4/10 and 4/11, 2014.
On April 11, 2014 I will be presenting at the 2014 Wisconsin Bar Leaders Conference in Madison Wisconsin. I am also chair of the event which is sponsored by the Wisconsin Bar Association. This means Kirk Law Office will be closing at noon on 4/10/14 and will be closed all day on 4/11/14. Sorry for …
How To Wednesday…Begin To Plan For Your End.
My husband just celebrated a birthday this week. We are still young people, with children, a home, cars, life insurance policies, modest investments and debt. Personal disclosure coming – we do not have an estate plan. It’s just something we keep saying we need to do, but never actually get around to. Most of my …
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