Know Your Legal Rights

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many employees around Wisconsin transitioned from a traditional office setting to working remotely from home.

An old joke says, “divorce is expensive … because it’s worth it,” but clients still want efficiency and cost-effectiveness when they are paying for legal work.

Know Your Legal Rights is a bi-monthly column distributed by the State Bar of Wisconsin. It is written by members of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS), which connects Wisconsin residents with lawyers throughout the state.

It is exciting to envision your house with a new deck, siding, roof, or three-season porch. However, choosing the wrong home improvement contractor could result in more headaches and problems than the project is worth.

Abraham Lincoln is undoubtedly the best-known lawyer in American history. His quote about neighbor disputes was to discourage litigation.

Imagine that when you go to work tomorrow, you learn that your employer is knowingly breaking the law. It’s something serious and you believe your employer may be causing real harm.

Independence Day is an iconic American holiday and since its first observance in 1777, fireworks have been an integral part of its celebration.

Over the last decade, laws regarding recreational marijuana possession and consumption have changed drastically nationwide.

Summer is a time of warmth, relaxation, and family fun. But for parents who are separated or divorced, the summer season can also bring challenges when it comes to child custody and placement.

The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right of individuals to keep and bear arms. Wisconsin’s state constitution also affirms the right to bear arms for self-defense, defense of the state, hunting, and sport shooting.