When we had our daughter, we were extremely blessed to have a dear family friend and a wonderful aunt take turns caring for her after my wife had to return to teaching. It’s hard to leave your baby to go back to work, but it’s a little easier knowing they’re in great hands. I can’t […]
We are proud to share that McCarty Law attorney Jacquelyn Adamicki was recently appointed to the board of directors for Pillars, Inc. Pillars, a Fox Cities non-profit organization, is dedicated to addressing housing needs in the community by providing shelter, support, and solutions for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. In her role, Adamicki will help […]
When we were first married, my wife used to drink tons of Diet Mountain Dew. She loves a little jolt of caffeine in the morning but doesn’t like coffee. Since learning that diet soda is not necessarily good for you, she began looking for healthier alternatives. Poppi is one of those options. Poppi is a […]
When a loved one passes away, families selling their real estate can encounter unexpected legal differences compared to a typical home sale in Wisconsin. Normally, residential homeowners are required by law (Wisconsin Statute § 709.02) to provide buyers with a “Real Estate Condition Report,” a detailed disclosure about the condition of the property. But what […]
Many of our estate planning clients want to avoid the probate court process when they pass. Probate is a process where the court oversees the distribution of your assets upon your death. Probate is needed when assets are “frozen” upon your passing, and no one has the authority to close out a particular account or […]
I love my iPhone – it provides me with lots of information. It turns out, though, that I’m providing it with lots of information, too. Last week, my buddies and I were talking about the Packers defeating Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Lo and behold, when I turned on my phone, I was bombarded […]
In June, LeBron James exercised his player option to continue playing for the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 NBA season. In 2024, he signed a two-year, $104 million contract that contained a no-trade clause. So, he will be paid approximately $52.6 million for the upcoming season, his record-breaking 23rd in the league. James, who […]
My kids and I love to make bang bang shrimp in the air fryer. We coat the shrimp with panko crumbs and various spices, including paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic and onion powder. It’s harder to make the shrimp, though, since U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials detected cesium 137 in shipping containers of the […]
McCarty Law LLP, a top law firm in Northeast Wisconsin, is proud to announce the addition of attorney Caitlin Riordan to its business law section. In her role, Riordan focuses on entity formation, commercial transactions and contract review. Riordan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carroll University and a Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law […]
Growing up in the 1980s at the tail-end of the Cold War, the threat of a nuclear conflict with the U.S.S.R. was always lingering. As a coping mechanism, popular culture created positive things from the prospect. For example, the band The Firm released the hit single “Radioactive.” Comics, movies and TV shows depicted ordinary people […]