One of our recent success stories involves a client who bought a used car from a dealership for about $15,000. The car was sold “as is.” In the course of having the vehicle serviced at another dealership, it was discovered that the identification number on the engine did not correspond to the VIN for the …
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Business Law Wausau: Corporate Officers can Face Liability Comments Off
A Wisconsin Supreme Court decision issued July 19, 2011 has significant implications regarding liability of corporate officers for negligence. Casper v. American International South Ins. Co, 2011 WI 81 involved a motor vehicle accident. Mark Wearing, a co-employee of Bestway Systems, Inc. (“Bestway”) and Transport Leasing/Contract Inc. (“TLC”), struck the Caspers’ minivan from behind, seriously …
Read MoreGuarantors Liable for Deficiency in Foreclosure Sale Comments Off
In Wisconsin, the holder of a mortgage (typically a bank) must wait six months (the “redemption period”) from the date of a foreclosure judgment to hold a foreclosure sale of commercial properties or multifamily residences. This gives the debtor a chance to redeem the property by paying the judgment before the date of the foreclosure …
Read MoreBusiness Attorney in Wausau: Child Labor Laws Revised Comments Off
Wisconsin’s child labor laws were recently changed to make the rules regarding 16 and 17 year-old workers the same as federal child labor laws. The new law became effective July 1, 2011, and allows 16 and 17 year-old workers to work an unlimited number of hours per week. Formerly, the law capped the number of …
Read MoreWisconsin Small Claims Limits Raised Comments Off
Wisconsin’s 2011-2013 biennial budget bill increases the amount for which one may sue in Small Claims Court from $5,000 or less to $10,000 or less. The new, higher jurisdictional amount applies to civil actions (a) for money judgments; (b) for garnishment or most attachments; or (c) to enforce a lien upon movable assets. In addition, …
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