The Wisconsin Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in a case concerning the scope of discovery in arbitration cases. IDS Property Casualty Insurance Company issued an automobile insurance policy to the Marlowes (the plaintiffs). The uninsured provision contained an arbitration agreement which provided that the “local rules of law as to procedures and evidence will […]
High Court Hears Oral Argument in UIM Case Determining Whether Policy Excluding Self-Insured Vehicles Is Lawful
Date Wed, Oct. 10, 2012 - 1:15pm By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in a case dealing with under-insured motorist coverage (UIM). The case arose from an automobile accident which killed Lynn Bethke. Bethke collided with a driver who was operating a rental car owned by AVIS Rent-a-Car. The driver of the rental vehicle did not have insurance. Instead, AVIS […]
WMC to Host EPA Trainwreck Briefing
Date Wed, Oct. 10, 2012 - 1:03pm By Hamilton
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce is presenting, Decision 2012, Part IV: EPA Trainwreck. The briefing will explain how EPA rules targeting the energy sector will increase the cost of electricity. Speakers include Congressman Reid Ribble and Ross Eisenberg, Vice President, Energy Resource NAM. The briefing will be held on October 24 in Neenah at the Best […]
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
Date Wed, Oct. 3, 2012 - 11:07am By Hamilton
In 2010, people throughout Wisconsin lost $4.9 million through cyber rip-offs and scams. The average was more than $1000 per victim. In one case, a victim lost more than $160,000. Gov. Scott Walker has declared October as Cyber Security Awareness Month. Throughout the month, ReadyWisconsin will feature easy to follow tips that can stop cybercriminals […]
Recent Polls Show Democratic Trend
Date Tue, Sep. 25, 2012 - 1:45pm By Hamilton
There is a lot of variance in the slew of recent polls covering the Badger state, the first since the party conventions. However, all of the polls show a Wisconsin electorate trending toward Democrats with less than 50 days until the November 6th elections. Seven straight polls have shown U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin with a […]
Court Rulings Increase Act 10 Confusion
Date Tue, Sep. 25, 2012 - 1:23pm By Hamilton
Gov. Walker’s budget repair bill, Act 10, was thrown into judicial limbo when a Dane County judge recently struck down parts of the law causing some public-sector unions to seek revisions to their contracts. However, Atty. Gen. J.B Van Hollen is currently seeking a stay of the decision and has said the state will appeal […]
Agencies Submit Budget Requests
Date Tue, Sep. 25, 2012 - 1:12pm By Hamilton
Agency budget requests for the 2013-15 biennial budget bill have been submitted to the Department of Administration (DOA) for review. Requests approved by the Governor will be included in his budget bill, which is expected to be introduced in January 2013. Gov. Walker provided a specific directive that “most agencies…maintain their overall fiscal year 2013-14 […]
Senate Holds Hearings on Mining
Date Fri, Sep. 21, 2012 - 4:24pm By Hamilton
Last session’s hot topic is back again, as the Senate is holding three hearings on mining in Wisconsin. Mining Committee Chairman Sen. Tim Cullen (D-Janesville) called the hearings in an effort to create a greater context for the issues involved in reforming Wisconsin’s mining laws and detail the roles other government entities play in the […]
Walker Sets Special Election Date
Date Wed, Sep. 19, 2012 - 10:37am By Hamilton
Gov. Walker has ordered a special election on December 4, 2012 to fill the seat of retiring State Sen. Rich Zipperer. The order also states that if a primary is necessary, it is to be held on November 6. Zipperer, who resigned in order to become the governor’s deputy chief of staff, is the most […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court Review and Preview
Date Tue, Sep. 18, 2012 - 4:27pm By Hamilton
The Madison Federalist Society will hold a luncheon program on Thursday, September 27 titled, “Wisconsin Supreme Court Review and Preview.” The speaker will be Prof. Rick Esenberg, who is an adjunct law professor at Marquette Law School and President and General Counsel of the public interest law firm, Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty. Prof. […]