Our 75th anniversary milestone is more than a celebration of our legacy—it’s a chance to give back to the community that has played such a vital role in our success. In honor of our legacy and commitment to our community, we’re proud to contribute to the new Appleton Public Library, which marks its grand opening […]
Later on today, the Kansas City Chiefs will be squaring off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59. While I was sad the Packers weren’t playing in the big game, my mood brightened considerably when my buddy, Timmy, invited us to his house for a party. Timmy is the king of smoking meats. He […]
We are proud to announce that McCarty Law attorney Kristy Christensen has been re-elected as an officer of the board of directors for the Home Builders Association of the Fox Cities (HBAFC). This non-profit organization is at the heart of our local construction industry, promoting quality housing, strong industry connections and business growth. Christensen’s ongoing […]
Social media usage is a controversial topic, especially when it comes to user regulations. As America toyed with banning the TikTok app, at the end of last year, Australia banned children under the age of 16 from using social media altogether. The measure contains the tightest restrictions of any democracy in the world on children’s […]
After coaching the New England Patriots for 24 years, Bill Belichick retired at the end of last season. He is the coach with the most Super Bowl wins in NFL history (8), the most wins as a head coach (6), the most Super Bowl Appearances as a coach (12) and as a head coach (9). […]
There’s a documentary on Netflix called ‘The Tinder Swindler,’ which recounts the story of Simon Leviev, a man who used dating apps like Tinder to pose as a wealthy diamond mogul and con women out of large sums of money. The documentary features interviews with some of Leviev’s victims, who were defrauded of an estimated […]
APPLETON, Wis. [Jan. 16, 2025] — McCarty Law LLP, a top law firm in Northeast Wisconsin, is proud to announce that attorney Ali Ratajczak has been appointed as the new director of the Fox Valley Estate Planning Council (FVEPC). With years of experience in estate planning, wills and trusts, Ratajczak’s leadership will bring expertise, innovation and […]
This past spring, my niece graduated from UW Law School. She had a hooding ceremony for the law school on Friday followed by the service for all the grads at Camp Randall on Saturday. Despite having about 10,000 hotel rooms in Madison, there were only about three left when I booked one online. While I […]
About a month ago, I watched ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ on Netflix. Eddie Murphy reprised the title role in the fourth installment of the franchise, and John Ashton and Judge Reinhold returned as Taggert and Rosewood. Even Paul Reiser came back to play Jeffrey and Bronson Pinchot as the sassy Serge. The film was […]
In a letter to French scientist Jean-Baptiste Le Roy in 1789, Benjamin Franklin famously wrote, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” He was absolutely correct, as our Constitution has been amended 27 times. […]