With summertime comes beautiful weather, outdoor activities, vacations and that sweet break from the school year for kids. The sudden lack of a consistent schedule, however, can pose difficulty for parents. This is all the more true for families that are navigating co-parenting between multiple households. Whether it’s your first summer co-parenting with a former […]
The U.S. Department of Labor Final Rule (“Rule”) expanding overtime eligibility for certain employees took effect on July 1, 2024. The Rule raises the minimum salary threshold required for an employee to be exempt from overtime pay requirements under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). As previously reported in Part One, the Rule faces […]
My wife is constantly freezing. We go for walks in the morning, and I will have on a sweatshirt and shorts, while she is decked out in her winter coat and snowpants. That’s why I was a bit concerned when, lately, she’s been throwing the covers over me at night. She claims to be waking […]
On May 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published an update to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (the “Updated Rule”), designed to counteract discrimination on the basis of disability. Effective July 8, 2024, the Updated Rule extends its scope to encompass recipients of federal financial assistance, including healthcare providers […]
This spring, our family bought a pontoon boat, which I call the minivan of the sea. Despite being 24 years old, it is in excellent condition because the previous owners took great care of it. They always kept it covered to protect it from the elements. Because it was so well-covered, though, any moisture in […]
When I meet with clients to discuss estate planning, I always explain that the documentation that we help put together for them does not override any previously designated beneficiaries on things like life insurance or retirement plans. Named beneficiaries trump any will or trust documents we put together. Unfortunately, Jeffrey Rolison’s family has learned this […]
McCarty Law LLP is proud to announce that attorney Sara Micheletti has been re-elected to the Community First Credit Union (CFCU) board of directors. As the result of a vote at CFCU’s annual meeting on May 8, 2024, Micheletti will serve another three-year commitment on the board. She will also continue her appointment as board chair […]
When I was in high school, my buddies and I went to see Kiss in concert at the Brown County Arena. We got there early, so we landed terrific seats in the first row of seating off the floor. Because we were early, we watched all the other concertgoers roll in. Many of them were […]
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor adopted a Final Rule (“Rule”) aimed at expanding overtime eligibility for certain employees under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Currently, employers are required to pay overtime to employees who work more than 40 hours per week unless they are exempt.[1] The Rule, which will […]
In Wisconsin, a Marital Property Agreement can be a valuable tool for estate planning, particularly for transferring property without going through probate, the legal process of distributing a deceased person’s estate, which is often both time-consuming and costly. Here’s how it works: What is a Marital Property Agreement? A Marital Property Agreement is a legal […]