MTFN Podcast

In this episode, we dive into the critical tax case of Moore v. United States, set to be heard in December. Charles and Kathleen Moore challenge the Mandatory Repatriation Tax, a cornerstone of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act.  We explore the implications of this case on everyday Americans and the potential ripple effects on tax codes. Tune in for a deep dive into the constitutional arguments and the bro...

In this month’s episode, we take a look at the sole civil case on the court’s October calendar and take a peek at a case recently granted for review. Attorneys Featured: James M. Sosnoski and Caleb R. Gerbitz

Unlock the secrets of trademark law. Dive deep into the fundamentals every brand owner should know.  Attorneys Featured: Randal J. Brotherhood and Alexander C. Lemke

The court kicks off its 2023–24 term with a relatively light September oral argument calendar featuring two civil cases regarding constitutional rights and tax issues.  Attorneys Featured: James M. Sosnoski and Caleb R. Gerbitz

Yell and Tell's Founder, Jean Davidson, and her daughter, Lori Walker, join the BizCast to discuss the details of creating and operating a non-profit organization.  Attorneys Featured: Adam J. Tutaj and James M. Sosnoski

Doctor Alan Ball, author of SCOWstats, joins James and Caleb to discuss past, current, and possible future trends for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.  Attorneys Featured: James M. Sosnoski and Caleb R. Gerbitz Guest: Doctor Alan Ball, Author of SCOWstats

The Wisconsin Supreme Court finished up its 2022–23 term in June, issuing a slew of new decisions and granting review in one new case for next term. In this update, we take a closer look at the civil cases the court decided to round out the term. Attorneys Featured: James M. Sosnoski and Caleb R. Gerbitz 

Join attorneys Adam J. Tutaj and James M. Sosnoski as they provide invaluable insights, legal tips, and step-by-step guidance on how to start and establish a successful non-profit organization.  Whether you're a budding philanthropist or passionate about making a social impact, this episode is a must-listen for anyone considering the non-profit journey.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court handed down decisions last month on issues involving healthcare, constitutional law, and employment issues. Attorneys Featured: James M. Sosnoski and Caleb R. Gerbitz 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and MTFN COO Pamela M. Zacharias and Attorney James M. Sosnoski are here to raise awareness, destigmatize mental health, and prioritize well-being within the legal profession. From addressing burnout to navigating high-stress situations, these tips can help attorneys and human resource professionals understand the importance of mental health awareness. 

It’s time for our monthly check-in on the latest civil law developments at the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In the past month, the court decided five civil cases spanning a broad array of issues, including insurance law, eminent domain, and arbitration. Plus, the court granted review in a case touching on taxation and religious liberty. Attorneys Featured: James M. Sosnoski and Caleb R. Gerbitz 

The April oral argument calendar for the moment appears to be the last of the term for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and there’s only one civil case on it. Meanwhile, we have three civil decisions to review, touching on issues ranging from real estate, to public employment, to insurance.  Attorneys Featured: James M. Sosnoski and Caleb R. Gerbitz 

Join attorneys Thomas J. Nichols and McKenzie E. Tibbetts as they discuss how The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently released a Proposed Rule that could change the way Wisconsin employers seek to protect their business as well as retain employees. 

Taxation is the theme of this month’s supreme court update. The court decided two tax cases in the past month, and it has another on its March oral argument calendar . We’ll take a look at those, plus a couple of other civil cases set for argument in the coming weeks. Attorneys Featured: James M. Sosnoski and Caleb R. Gerbitz 

Join Shareholder Adam J. Tutaj and Associate Attorneys James M. Sosnoski and Mark R. Hamilton Jr. as they discuss an industry that has garnered attention in the past several years and developed into a legal specialty, Esports. Esports concern multiple facets of gaming centered around tournaments and content creation. In this episode, they converse about the legal intricacies surrounding content cr...

 The court handed down a few decisions in civil cases this past month. We take a look at those decisions and check in on the court’s February oral argument calendar in this month’s update on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s docket. 

Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols s.c. shareholders Thomas J. Nichols, Randal J. Brotherhood and Adam J. Tutaj discuss Wisconsin’s New Business Entity Law (Act 258), which became effective on January 1, 2023.  In this third and final part, they discuss the New Business Entity Law’s revisions to the administrative provisions common to all of the major business entity forms (including corporatio...

Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C. shareholders Thomas J. Nichols, Randal J. Brotherhood, and Adam J. Tutaj discuss Wisconsin’s New Business Entity Law (Act 258), which is set to become effective on January 1, 2023.  In this second part, they conclude their discussion of Wisconsin’s adoption of the Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act and turn to the second major innovation of the...

  With the state’s high court issuing its first decisions of the year, what had been a monthly “preview” column now becomes an “update.” We’ll take a look at a couple of cases the court decided over the past several weeks, then turn our attention to the two civil cases set for argument on the court’s December calendar . 

Interpretation will be the supreme court’s primary task next month, as the court’s November oral argument calendar lists three civil cases, each touching on intriguing questions of statutory and contract interpretation.

Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C. shareholders Thomas J. Nichols, Randal J. Brotherhood and Adam J. Tutaj discuss Wisconsin’s New Business Entity Law (Act 258), which is set to become effective on January 1, 2023.  In this first part, they will be discussing Wisconsin’s adoption of the Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act – the first major revision of Wisconsin’s LLC law since it...

MTFN attorneys James Sosnoski and Caleb Gerbitz sit down to discuss the upcoming cases at the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The court will consider a pair of tax questions and a public employment dispute, among other issues.