Monthly Archives: August 2011

“Promoting Employee Voice in the American Economy: A Call for Comprehen” by Kenneth G. Dau-Schmidt

A Marquette Law Review article that calls for reform in the American corporate landscape, and a shift of fixation from shareholders, management and short term profit, to more long-term focus and more collaboration with workers. Promoting Employee Voice in the … Continue reading

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Were You Denied WI Unemployment in the Initial Determination? If You Appeal, Don’t Be Late!

If you are a Wisconsin worker who lost your initial determination for unemployment benefits, and you want to contest/appeal that decision, make sure you file your appeal on time, and before the deadline stated on the determination document. An appeal … Continue reading

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PBC Attorney Avi Berk Comments in NBC 26 Media| Family Upset Disabled Man Bullied In Workplace – www.nbc26.com

via nbc26.com PBC Attorney Avi Berk provided legal commentary in this NBC 26 article and video.

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An Excellent Article With Cites/Authority For Employee Rights Attorneys

For you employee rights attorneys out there who deal with federal summary judgment motions and common employer arguments, including those arguments that over-rely on the credibility of employer (interested) witnesses, this article is a must read: “Preserving the Right to … Continue reading

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The U.S. Supreme Court claims that money is the same thing as speech. And now because of the 2010 Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling, huge corporations can spend unlimited amounts of money to influence elections. This decision opened … Continue reading

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How Preparing to Be a Good Witness Is Like Weight Training

Image via Wikipedia When I prepare with an individual before a legal proceeding in which he or she will testify– say, for example, when I meet with a worker before a deposition or unemployment hearing– I discuss with that person … Continue reading

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Googling for Legal Information: The Good and Bad

Perhaps you found this legal site’s webpage because you have a legal issue that you want free information about, and a Google search led you here. As a consumer, I have often used a Google or other website searches to … Continue reading

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