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Dane County Bar Association Elects Naomi Swain as President-Elect

Senior Associate Attorney at Hawks Quindel to Focus on Mentorship, Professional Development, and Expanding Access to Justice Across Dane County. The Dane County Bar Association...

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Why Employees Should Proceed with Caution when Using AI to Vet Potential Claims Against Their Employers

Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has taken the world by storm. It seems no matter where you turn, AI is being promoted for all kinds of uses....

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Social Media Posts and the First Amendment Rights of Government Employees

Since we last posted about the First Amendment rights of employees in 2012, the law has remained relatively stable but social media has exploded. And...

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ME/CFS and Long-Term Disability Benefits: Understanding the Legal Challenges

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a serious medical condition that is characterized by severe fatigue, post-exertional malaise, sleep disturbances, and a range of other...

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Multiple Sclerosis and the Difficult Road to Long-Term Disability Benefits

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic medical condition that is characterized by brain fog, fatigue, muscle weakness, and many other debilitating symptoms that limit a...

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Why Your Long-Term Disability Appeal May Decide Your Entire Case Before You Ever Get to Court

Many LTD claimants whose claims get denied plan to handle an appeal on their own and then involve an attorney if the insurer denies their...

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How One Line in Your Medical Records Can Damage Your Long-Term Disability Claim

If I were handed a stack of medical records and told that a disability insurance company denied this patient’s claim, I could often point to...

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Can You Get Treatment in Another State for Your Wisconsin Work Injury? What You Need to Know About Out-of-State Medical Treatment for Worker’s Compensation Claims.

If you’ve been hurt at work, your focus should be on getting better. But what happens if the best treatment isn’t in Wisconsin or you...

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How Does Wisconsin Act 29 Help Firefighters and Police Officers With PTSD Claims?

Wisconsin Act 29 is an important worker’s compensation law that makes it easier for certain first responders to bring PTSD claims. Before Act 29, Wisconsin...

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