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The Wisconsin Lawyer Assistance Program (WisLAP) has posted a video on YouTube (embedded below), which describes the WisLAP program. As stated at WisLAP’s website: The Wisconsin Lawyers Assistance Program (WisLAP) provides confidential assistance to help lawyers, judges, law students, and their families cope with problems related to the stress of practicing law. PBC Attorney Michael Brown […]
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PBC Attorney Avi Berk will appear at a pledge drive on November 18, 2011, for The Avenue radio, 91.1.
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PBC attorney Avi Berk was interviewed by Fox 11 regarding proposed rules by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The rules, if adopted, would try to make the WI Supreme Court more transparent to the public, and improve civility on the Court. The proposed rules would, among other new changes, allow the public to watch the justices […]
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On September 14, 2011, PBC Attorney Avi Berk was a featured speaker at the Business to Business meeting held by Tax Management Services, Inc. Avi shared legal tips for business and personal situations, including the importance of having a will, POA and medical POA. Avi also discussed ways to ensure individuals have enough liability insurance […]
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PBC attorney Avi Berk was interviewed by Fox 11 regarding proposed rules by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The rules, if adopted, would try to make the WI Supreme Court more transparent to the public, and improve civility on the Court. The proposed rules would, among other new changes, allow the public to watch the justices deliberate cases. […]
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The Wisconsin Court of Appeals issued a decision involving the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act (WFEA) decision, which is good for WI employees alleging retaliatory discharge under WFEA discrimination law.The decision was in favor of an employee-complainant who complained of “discrimination” generally to a manager (without specifically referencing the type/protected class basis) shortly before being fired. […]
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I am an attorney, and every so often, a new potential client will email me, and will do so using their employment email address. When this happens, often the person’s email will contain negative information about his or her employer, or other information the person would not want the employer’s management to read. Please know […]
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via nbc26.com PBC Attorney Avi Berk provided legal commentary in this NBC 26 article and video
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If you are a Wisconsin worker who lost your initial determination for unemployment benefits, and you want to contest/appeal that decision, make sure you file your appeal on time, and before the deadline stated on the determination document. An appeal can be submitted online at the unemployment division’s website (click here), or via a letter. When submitting […]
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A Marquette Law Review article that calls for reform in the American corporate landscape, and a shift of fixation from shareholders, management and short term profit, to more long-term focus and more collaboration with workers. Promoting Employee Voice in the American Economy: A Call for Comprehensive Reform Kenneth G. Dau-Schmidt
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