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This is a very interesting article by Ramnath Subramanian: The Bhagavad Gita and the Problem of the Ego. The post discusses the great need for everyone (ALL of us!) to be introspective, and be open to our own flaws and our egos. And that our egos (often subconsciously) block us from truth and progress. But […]
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PBC Attorney Amy Risseeuw was recently elected vice-chair of the Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ) Women’s Caucus. Amy also serves as co-chair (along with PBC Attorney Jolene Schneider) of the Women’s Caucus’ Mentoring Program. The program promotes professional growth for young lawyers with less than 10 years of experience, matching them with a more experienced lawyer. It is also open […]
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On September 27, the case of PBC client Kenneth Pearson, which relates to a pension plan’s misstatement of benefits, was heard by the United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, for oral argument. Mr. Pearson is represented by PBC Attorney Michael Brown, and Attorney William Parsons of Hawks Quindel. Per practice of the Seventh Circuit’s website, the parties’ oral […]
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This post describes the doctrine of “employment at will,” and exceptions to the doctrine. (Please note this post does not provide legal advice, and that different locations/States and their laws vary in how employment-at-will is interpreted). Meaning of Employment at Will Employment at will, as described in Wisconsin law, means an employer may fire an […]
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PBC Attorney Michael Brown will attend a Board meeting for the Wisconsin State Bar’s Individual Rights & Responsibilities Section (IRR) on Friday, September 24, 2010. IRR’s members include attorneys with interests in civil liberties and constitutional rights. The section presents various programs, publishes a newsletter and initiates and reviews legislative proposals in areas of concern to members. […]
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In other articles, I’ve discussed things that all employees should keep in mind when it comes to potential job loss, job loss and severance. These include articles such as those here: Problems at the Job (archive) and Things to Consider When Your Employer Offers a Severance Agreement. If you are an executive or professional, there are some considerations […]
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If you are an individual thinking about pursuing a legal matter- and you are like most people- you probably haven’t given thorough thought to the investments required for that type of legal matter. Investments are not just money, but also time and emotion. Sometimes, people proceed without an attorney, and are surprised to learn later […]
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