Were You Denied WI Unemployment In The Initial Determination? If You Appeal, Don’t Be Late!

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

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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“Promoting Employee Voice In The American Economy: A Call For Comprehen” By Kenneth G. Dau-Schmidt

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

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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An Excellent Article With Cites/Authority For Employee Rights Attorneys

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

For you employee rights attorneys out there who deal with federal summary judgment motions and common employer arguments, including those arguments that over-rely on the credibility of employer (interested) witnesses, this article is a must read: ” Preserving the Right to a Jury Trial by Preventing Adverse Credibility Inferences at Summary Judgment” by attorney Matthew […]

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How Preparing to Be a Good Witness Is Like Weight Training

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

When I prepare with an individual before a legal proceeding in which he or she will testify- say, for example, when I meet with a worker before a deposition or an unemployment hearing- I discuss with that person what it means to be a good witness. Being a good witness does not simply mean telling […]

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Googling for Legal Information: The Good and Bad

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Perhaps you found this legal site’s webpage because you have a legal issue that you want free information about, and a Google search led you here. As a consumer, I have often used a Google or other website searches to find free information. Sometimes, that has been successful for me. For example, my dryer once […]

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