How the Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Dealer Law Relates to the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law
A common misunderstanding is that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law governs (only) automobile dealerships. That belief is not entirely surprising given that automobile dealerships are the most ubiquitous, public-facing “dealership” in the country. Earlier installments of Stafford Rosenbaum’s Wisconsin Fair Dealership…

Attorney Vanessa Wishart Discusses Water Law Regulatory Updates as Part of PFAS Panel
On Thursday, February 15, 2024, Attorney Vanessa Wishart will give a regulatory update on per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at the 2024 Government Affairs Seminar in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Vanessa’s update is part of the PFAS portion of the daylong seminar, during…

Attorney Jessica Mederson Presents “Enhancing Resilience in Building Design: A Critical Response to Climate Change Challenges”
Understanding the threats posed by climate change and incorporating resilience into building design and the construction process are pivotal strategic priorities for the built environment and related industries. Jessica’s presentation will discuss the legal exposure the precast industry can…

Attorneys Jim Egle and Jill Martin Present “Business Succession and Transition”
Attorneys Jim Egle and Jill Martin recently presented on business succession and transition for members and guests of the Wisconsin Family Business Center. Their presentation was part of the FBC’s recurring Speaker Series, with a January program focused on helping family members navigate…

Attorney Amy Collins O’Hara to Present on the Elements of a Divorce during State Bar CLE Program
On Friday, January 26, Attorney Amy Collins O’Hara will present on the elements of a divorce during the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Handling a Basic Divorce 2024. Her presentation is part of a day-long CLE for member and…

How Preemption Limits the Scope of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law
In an earlier blog post on the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law’s excluded relationships, we discussed that while the WFDL is arguably the most expansive and encompassing dealership or franchise statute in the country, its scope is not unlimited. There are exceptions to its…

Attorney Doug Poland to Present on Updates in Election Administration and Access to Voting at the Wisconsin State Bar
On Thursday, December 7, Attorney Doug Poland will present on recent updates in election administration and access to voting at the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Annual Constitutional Law Symposium 2023. The presentation is part of a…