Last week, my son and I went to the new ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ movie, and it was awesome. It was great to see two iconic characters with a comic history on-screen at the same time, especially because actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are good friends off-screen. The movie was also spectacular because it featured […]
Since its promulgation on April 23, 2024, the FTC’s final Rule, which purported to ban the imposition and enforcement of most non-competition agreements in the United States (the “Rule”), has been the subject of federal litigation in several states. The litigation challenged the FTC’s authority to issue the Rule as well as the legality of […]
McCarty Law LLP, a top law firm in Northeast Wisconsin, is proud to announce that partner Reg Wydeven has been appointed as the President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA) Wisconsin Chapter. NAELA is a professional organization of lawyers dedicated to enhancing legal services for seniors along with individuals with special […]
As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, I grew up two doors down from my wife. When we got married, we were truly blessed to be able to buy my in-laws’ house. The neighbor in between us, however, was now surrounded by Wydevens and lawyers. He got even, however, by having a huge weeping willow tree […]
I can’t believe it’s already August! I’ve had an amazing summer and am depressed thinking about it coming to an end. But, I do love fall – the cooler temps, the amazing colors, and, of course, football. It will be interesting to see UCLA, USC, Oregon and Washington in the Big Ten this year. I […]
McCarty Law is excited to welcome Jacquelyn Adamicki to its litigation practice, Katrina Hochholzer to its estate planning and elder law practice and Anika Van Rossum to its business and corporate law practice, demonstrating McCarty Law’s dedication to continued growth as they celebrate 75 years in business. Adamicki’s role includes commercial litigation, construction law […]
While my favorite song about stalking is ‘One Way or Another’ by Blondie, most people cite the Police’s ‘Every Breath You Take’ as the best song about the shadowy pursuit of unrequited love. Singer Sting croons, “Every breath you take and every move you make, every bond you break, every step you take, I’ll be […]
When I was in 8th grade, the Beastie Boys released their vanguard album, “Licensed to Ill.” It became the first rap album to top the Billboard 200 chart and was the second to be certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2015, it was certified Diamond after selling over ten million […]
Deciding who to name as the beneficiary of your 401(k), IRA, or other qualified retirement account is a crucial part of estate planning. This decision can significantly impact how your assets are distributed and taxed after your death. With the introduction of the SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act on January 1, […]
My senior year of high school, we had a great basketball season – we won the conference and made it to the State Tournament in Madison. While it was a dream season, it ended in heartbreak after a last second prayer shot by Wilmot, who went on to win the championship. Of all the teams […]