Noncompete agreements are contracts between employers and employees that restrict the employee’s ability to work for a competing business or start a competing company for a certain period of time after their employment ends. These agreements can help protect a business’s trade secrets, customer relationships, and other confidential information. However, there has been growing concern that noncompete agreements unfairly limit workers’ ability to seek new employment opportunities.

In early 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a rule to ban most noncompete agreements across the United States. The FTC argued that these contracts prevent workers from earning higher wages and moving freely between jobs, which they believe harms competition. Although this proposal faced legal challenges, the possibility of future changes still concerns many business owners. If you have questions about how these developments might impact your company, it is essential to consult a Milwaukee, WI business law attorney.

 
Renters harmed by the Maui Fires may find themselves feeling left behind. While homeowners have the ability to file real property claims with their insurance, renters who lost everything in a fire may feel they have nothing. However, Maui Fire renters do have recourse. They can bring claims against Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) which is alleged to have started the Maui Fires. Under the law, these claims can include many different types of damage, not just physical losses. An experienced wildfire attorney understands the various types of damage suffered by their clients and aims to recover all possible damages. 
 
Common Damages for Renters 
 
1. Personal Property  
Maui wildfire renters can seek compensation for the loss of their personal property. This includes everything in your household – from expensive items like a dining room furniture set or home computer system, right down to your everyday toothbrush and kitchen dishes. In many cases, even if you have renter’s insurance, it is often not enough to fully cover all your lost belongings, and that is when it may be essential to get a lawyer. We seek to recover all aspects of your personal property, including your sentimental items, antiques, family heirlooms, and collectibles. Even if you have rental insurance, these items typically require an extra rider on your insurance and are rarely covered. Our goal is to make sure you receive the highest possible compensation for your property losses. 
 
2. Emotional Losses and Medical Expenses 
There are numerous ways that Maui wildfire victims suffer from emotional distress. Initially, fleeing for your life causes emotional suffering and often leads to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Losing your beloved home causes a loss of safety and security. You will continue to suffer nuisance and emotional distress as you try to rebuild your life. As a Maui Fire victim, you deserve to be compensated for this emotional damage and any associated expenses, such as the cost of counseling or therapy. We make it our mission to fight HECO for recovery from the emotional damage you have endured from the Maui Fires. 

3. Physical Injuries 

Anyone who evacuated from the Maui Fires can seek compensation from HECO for any injuries suffered. This includes smoke inhalation, eye irritation, broken bones, burns, and any other injury. Be sure to save your receipts! Keeping a record of all medical appointments and expenses incurred is important to maximizing your claim. 

4. Alternate Living Expenses 
Maui Fire victims can also receive compensation for all the expenses that result from being displaced from their homes. It is important to document where you have stayed and to keep any receipts for things like hotels, food, clothing, or gas. 

5. Loss of Income/Loss of Business Profits 
You could be eligible for compensation if you are displaced because of the Maui Fires and are temporarily unable to work due to the damage/destruction of either your or your employer’s property. Be sure to gather your records as tax and employment documents are usually required to prove the loss of income. Our attorneys can help you determine exactly what you need to prove your case.  

Document your Damages 
Document document document! We cannot emphasize this enough. As your attorneys, we work with a team of experts to analyze your damages and maximize your recovery. To get the best results, it is important to provide evidence of your losses by documenting everything. If available, gather both pre-fire and post-fire photos and videos of your property, track your fire-related expenses, and make an inventory of all the personal property lost in the fire. With this evidence in hand, you can stand up to HECO as a renter and win! 

Wildfire season in Wisconsin is drawing to a close. The season started off with more fires than usual after a particularly warm winter and, as of today, nearly 900 wildfires have burned throughout the state.

Some fires are inevitable and can even be used to manage growth in a way that helps mitigate more serious wildfires in the future. But when fires are caused by humans – whether intentionally or not – the consequences can be devastating, both for the environment and for a person facing criminal or civil charges for their behavior.

If you are facing charges for accidentally or intentionally starting a fire that caused damage to property or people, you need the help of a Milwaukee, Wisconsin criminal defense attorney. At Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP, we have helped clients fight serious criminal charges, including arson. We will fight for you, too.

Title IX is a federal law that was enacted as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. It prohibits sex-based discrimination in any educational program or activity that receives federal funding. This law is crucial because it ensures that all students, regardless of gender, have equal access to education and related opportunities. Title IX is often associated with addressing issues like sexual harassment, assault, and discrimination on college campuses, making it a key tool in protecting students’ rights.

Accusations of violations of Title IX can be easy to make and difficult to disprove. If your child is facing Title IX charges, the consequences can be severe, including the possibility of being expelled from school. A Milwaukee, WI college student representation attorney can provide critical support in these situations. Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP can help you understand your rights, navigate the complex Title IX process, and work to protect your future. Having experienced legal representation can make all the difference when facing such serious allegations.

Commercial construction projects are complicated. They involve many people, detailed contracts, and large amounts of money. Because of this complexity, disputes, or disagreements often arise. 

These disputes can range from contract disagreements and project delays to payment problems and concerns about the quality of work. When these disputes happen, they can halt the project and lead to expensive legal battles. 

This is where attorneys who are skilled in construction law come in. They are essential in resolving these conflicts quickly, helping keep projects on track. Call our Milwaukee, WI construction dispute lawyer today. 

Delays 

A frequent issue in commercial construction projects is delays. Construction schedules are often tight, with many tasks that must be finished in a specific order. When one part of the project gets delayed, it can create a domino effect, causing the entire project to fall behind schedule.

Few of us enjoy paying our insurance premiums every month, yet we do so because we understand that catastrophes can happen and we may need a safety net to cover our health, home, and finances in an emergency.

When an insurance company tries to deny or reduce coverage for illegitimate reasons, this is called “bad faith insurance.” The law prohibits insurance companies from acting this way, and people who are victimized by acts of bad faith insurance are often able to recover compensation through a civil lawsuit. A Wisconsin bad faith insurance attorney should be the first person you talk to if you think your insurance company is acting in bad faith. 

Examples of Bad Faith Insurance

There are many ways insurance companies engage in bad faith with their clients. Some of the most common bad faith insurance acts include: 

A physician cannot practice in the state of Wisconsin without a medical license from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board. Allegations of professional misconduct that trigger a board investigation can pose both immediate and long-term threats to a doctor’s ability to practice medicine, make a living, care for their family, and live the life that many years of difficult studying and training deserves. 

Unfortunately, people make mistakes and misunderstandings happen. When questions about a physician’s ability to safely and competently practice medicine arise, having professional, aggressive legal counsel is essential. A knowledgeable Wisconsin professional license defense attorney can help a physician go through the process of getting their license back and can also work to prevent license suspension and revocation in the first place. At GRGB, we work hard not only to protect your license, but your reputation as well. 

Overdose deaths in Wisconsin have steadily increased in recent years and this trend shows no signs of stopping. Fentanyl and other powerful synthetic opioids are now often cut into unrelated drugs, leading to nearly twice as many people dying of an overdose in 2021 compared to 2019, including many people who never intended to take drugs with opioids in them. 

In response to this dramatic increase in overdose fatalities, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a bill last year increasing the punishment for first-degree reckless homicide, which is the crime anyone involved in contributing to a drug overdose death could be charged with. Milwaukee prosecutors aggressively prosecute people accused of selling drugs that lead to overdose deaths and penalties for this drug crime are severe. If you have been arrested for distributing drugs of any kind, you need to take these charges very seriously and contact our experienced Wisconsin drug crimes defense attorney right away. 

Construction projects require significant investments of time, money, and resources. Unfortunately, work performed on these projects may not meet proper standards and defects can lead to serious safety concerns and financial losses. Civil litigation can be an effective way to address these defects and recover compensation for the damages caused. An experienced attorney can help property owners, real estate developers, or other parties address these issues correctly through construction litigation.

Types of Construction Defects

Construction defects can occur in various forms and at different stages of a project. Understanding the potential types of defects that may need to be addressed can help ensure that the appropriate legal action can be taken to address these issues. Some common defects include: