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 […]
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 […]