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Supreme Court Update: Non-Competes For At-Will Employees
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently considered the question of what non-compete consideration must be offered by an employer who desires that a current ‘at-will’ employee sign a non-competition restriction. Introduction To Wisconsin’s Non-Compete Case In Runzheimer Int’l Ltd. V. Friedlin, 362 Wis.2d 100, 862 NW2d 879 (Wis. 2015), the employee […]
Attention Secured Creditors: The Deadline to File a Proof of Claim Applies to You Too!
In May 2015, the Seventh Circuit came down with decision that is contrary to what has been a common practice among creditors for years. Typically, when a debtor files a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, all creditors receive a notice to file a proof of claim. There is a claim bar date […]
Scam Targets Bankruptcy Filers
The US Bankruptcy Court issued the following notice for a phone scam 10/20/2015. A sophisticated phone scam is targeting bankruptcy filers in several states, using personal information from filings and posing as attorneys to get intended victims to immediately wire money to satisfy a debt. The National Association of Consumer […]
BEST OF LA CROSSE COUNTY 2015
Explore La Crosse announced that Bosshard Parke Ltd. was voted best law firm in La Crosse County for 2015 according to an online poll. Check it out at www.explorelacrosse.com/bestof/.
How To Divide Retirement Accounts in a Divorce
When divorcing, retirement accounts are often divided between the parties. In all cases where a retirement account needs to be divided, some type of affirmative action after the divorce is required to do so. Unless there are unusual circumstances or the parties agree otherwise, the account holder should NOT be […]
Parent Financial Responsibility Law
Every state has enacted some version of a parental responsibility law. These are civil statutes that can be used to hold a parent or guardian financially responsible when a minor child commits certain acts. The specifics vary from state to state in terms of the type of conduct that will […]
Does the insurance company owe you interest on your settlement?
An insurance company is required to “promptly pay every insurance claim” within 30 days after the insurer is furnished a written notice of a covered loss and the amount of the loss. See Wis. Stat. § 628.46(1). If an insurance company does not promptly pay the insurance claim, they may […]
Should I consult with an attorney to draft my Last Will and Testament?
One of the most common reasons that we hear for why someone wants to create a Will is because without a Will, the law decides what happens to his or her assets when they die. Most people prefer to make that decision for themselves and create a Will for that […]
2014 Best Lawyers in America
Bosshard Parke Ltd. is pleased to announce that Attorney Sabina Bosshard has been selected by her peers for inclusion in the 20th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Family Law. Selection to Best Lawyers …