Where there’s a Will…

Posted on Aug 10, 2026 by

At this time every year, we write about the importance of college kids having powers of attorney in place for both health care and for finances as part of their back-to-school checklist. August, however, is National Make-A-Will Month, so this year we will write about the importance and benefits of having a will. According to […]

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Wage and Hour After A Disaster

Posted on Jul 29, 2026 by

First, and most importantly, our thoughts are with everyone in our community affected by the tornado that moved through Appleton, Menasha, and Neenah on July 27, 2026. The outpouring of support across the Fox Cities has been heartwarming. In the days and weeks ahead, employers may be working through many practical questions while also trying […]

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Can Using GenAI Hurt Your Legal Case?

Posted on Jun 18, 2026 by

Summary of Key Points Using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can destroy confidentiality. If the information is part of an attorney-client communication, loss of confidentiality may also waive attorney-client privilege. Using GenAI to develop case strategy may also undermine work product protection. When in doubt, ask your attorney before entering legal information into any GenAI tool. […]

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McCarty Law attorney Jacquelyn Adamicki elected to the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Construction & Public Contract Law Section Board of Directors

Posted on May 28, 2026 by

McCarty Law LLP, a top law firm in Northeast Wisconsin, is proud to announce attorney Jacquelyn Adamicki has been elected to the board of directors of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Construction & Public Contract Law Section. Adamicki began her term in April 2026. This election reflects Adamicki’s dedication to the construction industry and McCarty Law’s commitment to deliver trusted counsel on complex construction and contract matters.  The Construction & Public […]

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McCarty Law expands employment law practice with the addition of two experienced attorneys

Posted on Apr 28, 2026 by

McCarty Law LLP, a top law firm in Northeast Wisconsin, is excited to share the addition of attorneys Rebecca Kellner and Will Wetzel to its employment law practice. With their combined expertise, the firm is positioned to deliver proactive counsel and expert representation to businesses across the Fox Valley and beyond. Kellner brings more than 15 years of experience in compliance and legal counsel, having […]

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A Nugget and a Prayer

Posted on Mar 10, 2026 by

About two years ago, I wrote about the class action lawsuit filed by Aimen Halim in the U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division, against Buffalo Wild Wings. Halim accused the popular restaurant chain of “false and deceptive marketing and advertising” of boneless wings, claiming that they are more like glorified chicken nuggets […]

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Or Are You Just Happy to See Me?

Posted on Mar 3, 2026 by

Charles Van Damme was a San Francisco businessman who ran a ferry business in the early 1900s. Using the profits from his successful enterprise, he purchased a parcel of land over 1,800 acres in size on the Mendocino Coast near Little River. When he died in 1934, he left it to the State of California […]

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