Skimpy Sub

Posted on Nov 19, 2024 by

While watching TV recently with my kids, I lamented today’s commercials. I said ads from the ‘80s were clever and funny – today’s are just boring. Of course, my kids rolled their eyes at yet another of my elderly tirades. So, to prove my point, I shared with them some of Wendy’s ads featuring Clara […]

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Stir the Pot

Posted on Nov 12, 2024 by

While channel surfing a few weeks ago, I came across ‘Up in Smoke,’ the cult-classic movie starring Cheech & Chong. The comedy duo met in Tommy Chong’s native Vancouver after Cheech Marin moved there from L.A. in 1969 to avoid the draft. ‘Up in Smoke’ was the first of seven movies featuring the pair, in […]

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Lottery with Big Stakes

Posted on Nov 5, 2024 by

While shopping at Kohl’s a few years ago, I bought a lightweight winter quilted jacket I found on the clearance rack. With my 30% off coupon, the price came to less than $5. It was perfect…other than the fact that it was a University of Minnesota coat. Apparently, my loyalties can be bought. The Democratic […]

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McCarty Law’s Sara Micheletti appointed to Legislative Committee of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin

Posted on Oct 29, 2024 by

McCarty Law is proud to announce that attorney Sara Micheletti has been appointed to the legislative committee of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin.     The Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the State Bar is made up of lawyers that protect the rights of the elderly and […]

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Advertising Loophole?

Posted on Oct 29, 2024 by

This past weekend, we went to my buddy’s house for a Packer Party. The only thing more plentiful than Timmy’s smorgasbord of delicious smoked meats were all the political ads. It seemed that every break was littered with spots denouncing one of the presidential or congressional candidates. Instead of promoting the platform of a candidate, […]

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Time Off from Work for Voting: Know Your Rights

Posted on Oct 25, 2024 by

Election Day is approaching quickly, and Wisconsin residents are putting plans in place to get to the polls and fulfill their civic duty. Making a voting plan can get tricky for residents whose work schedules overlap with voting hours. All Wisconsin polling locations open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. Wisconsin Statute 6.76 […]

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Internet Speculation

Posted on Oct 22, 2024 by

When I was a junior in college, the internet was starting to gain traction. In 1993, there were 130 active websites. Today, there are over 2 billion. During my summer clerkship at our office in 1997, one of my tasks was to compile a list of helpful websites that our attorneys might consult, along with […]

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