During your estate planning process, you may be considering including an advance health care directive in your plan. Also known as a living will, an advance health care directive is a document that allows you to clarify your health care wishes if you become unable to...
Western Wisconsin Law Blog
Why is naming beneficiaries in a will important?
Estate planning can feel like a monumental task. Not only do you have to confront your own mortality, but you have to plan for the safety and security of your family’s future. While it can be stressful at times, it’s important not to write anything off or avoid a...
Forms of workplace harassment and possible punishments
Workplace harassment can take many forms; it does not need to be sexual. It consists of unwanted conduct that is severe and/or repetitive. The conduct must be on the basis of protected status, which includes age, disability, color/race, national origin, religion or...
Why do health care have such high injury rates?
Did you know that you have less of a chance of being injured actually building a hospital than working in one? If you or a loved one is a health care professional, you're probably not surprised by this fact, which is based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Hospital...
Mudge, Porter, Lundeen & Seguin, S.C. Announces Donation To Youth Action Hudson
Since our founding in 1983, has been dedicated to serving our neighbors in the Hudson community. This holiday season, rather than sending out Christmas cards to our clients, we wanted to give back to a local nonprofit that is just as...
How drunk driving arrests happen in Wisconsin
You may be thinking about heading out for some fun with your friends. If your plans include drinking, though, you must be careful not to drive. After all, Wisconsin has some tough penalties for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. If you drive drunk, you are apt to...
How employers are stealing ’ wages in Wisconsin
Both nationally and throughout Wisconsin, wage theft is a significant issue that is costing . In the ten most populous states, wage theft is estimated to cost $8 billion every year. Estimated nationally, it is expected that wage theft costs $15 billion annually. This...
What details should a good parenting plan include?
Getting a divorce can be difficult enough, but for many parents, the divorce itself is not the hardest part. When divorcing parents have children together, decisions must be made regarding that child’s care. Parents often create parenting plans collaboratively. The...
New study reviews cost-saving measures for ’ comp
The continual increase in health care costs is front of mind for many Wisconsin families. It is an issue that will likely be at the forefront of state and national elections in the coming years. It is also not a matter that is likely to subside from our focus for the...
Injured Wisconsin worker receiving care in Denver spinal facility
Summer storms in Wisconsin can cause a great deal of damage, especially to the area’s infrastructure. As reported by the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, the required cleanup work can be dangerous and serious injuries can occur while teams are restoring power and...


