Features

Automatic renewal clauses in 'business contracts' now regulated

Feb. 1, 2012 – To start off 2012 on the right foot, now is a good time to advise business clients on a law concerning renewal and extension provisions in business contracts. In this article, Madison attorney Barbara Zabawa explains the law and who it impacts.

Employee not entitled to overtime where employer not aware of work

Feb. 1, 2012 – Employers have a duty to maintain a record of their employees' hours worked. In this article, labor and employment lawyer Troy Thompson explains why policing overtime policies and maintaining proper payroll records is important.

Bipartisan bill aims to improve retention of prosecutors

Jan. 25, 2012 – A bipartisan group of state legislators has introduced a bill intended to retain experienced prosecutors by improving their compensation.

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State Bar elections: Candidates make pitch for president-elect seat

Feb. 1, 2012 – State Bar president-elect candidates Pat Fiedler and Bill White appear on video to explain what they hope to accomplish should they become State Bar president, after serving a year as president-elect. State Bar members will vote by mailed ballots in April.