The Business Lounge Podcast

By the conclusion of this video you should know more about contract construction and how to break free from a bad contract without incurring legal liabilities in Wisconsin. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-long-do-you-have-to-back-out-of-a-contract-in-wisconsin O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have a...

Divorce mediation is an alternative dispute resolution, or an alternative to the traditional litigation of divorce trials. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-does-divorce-mediation-work-in-wisconsin O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions regarding a case or would like to speak to one of ou...

Your Local Library as a Key Resource to Your Business Development Efforts? You Bet! Many of us overlook one of the most useful resources in every local community to assist us in not only reading pleasure but job search and, yes, business development for entrepreneurs. Our host, Steve Eschbach, had the distinct pleasure to share some time with Lindsay Harmon, a very good friend and networking colle...

In this article we will examine the manner in which the Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) has changed their enforcement policies, what has changed, and how does it affect child support obligation enforcement. We will answer the following questions:‍ What is DCSS?, What services does DCSS provide?, Who is eligible for services under DCSS?, What are the changes to the Child Support law pro...

Attempted murder is a Class B Felony. As such, it could land someone up to 25 years in prison, 70% of that time which is mandatory (meaning they will not be let out early on parole). Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/attempted-murder-in-iowa O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions regarding a...

There is no legal obligation for the officer to tell you why you are being pulled over. If the officer made a stop based on probable cause the court could uphold the stop to be justifiable even if the officer turned out to be wrong. The officer could even lie to you about why you got pulled over depending on the circumstances. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-l...

Have you received some property through a deceased family member’s estate and need to know whether you need to pay an estate tax on it? In this article, we discuss some frequently asked questions about Iowa Estate Tax. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/iowa-estate-tax-laws-faq O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If...

An estate planning checklist is a good place to start when creating a detailed and well-thought-out estate plan that will protect your heirs. It should also include what occurs in the case of an accident, including death and disability. Keep in mind that the primary purpose of estate planning is to protect you and your loved ones. You need an estate plan regardless of your age or wealth, and this...

You must have enough income to cover certain debts over a three- to five-year repayment schedule under Chapter 13. Determine which duties you'll have to fulfill. One of the most significant distinctions between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy is that under Chapter 13, you repay some or all of your debts to creditors over a three- to five-year repayment schedule. Read the full article here: htt...

In this episode, I interview Dawn Holly Johnson, the CEO of 3D Value Group who has created $6 BILLION in value for organizations around the world. We discuss some of the pillars needed to build an organization that is wildly successful. What Dawn has learned throughout her consulting career is that most of the practices and structures of organizations design them to be inefficient and wasteful. So...

A restraining order is a legal document, a court order, that orders someone to stay away from you, stop threatening you, stop harassing you, or orders them to leave the residence you may have shared with them. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/wisconsin-restraining-orders-explained O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indian...

Iowa allows negligence claims for defective construction. However, these claims are often limited by the economic loss doctrine. This doctrine essentially provides that a cause of action based on negligence does not accrue until the claimant discovers that they have actually suffered an injury or reasonably should have discovered it. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-...

Parental rights in Wisconsin are taken very seriously. As such, even voluntary termination of parental rights can be a very complicated process. However, there are circumstances where such a decision becomes appropriate, and in this article, we will explore this issue. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/wisconsin-voluntary-termination-of-parental-rights-and-a...

A temporary guardianship form (officially known as Appointment of Short-Term Guardianship) can be used to authorize an informal guardianship without the need for court approval. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-to-get-guardianship-of-a-child-in-wisconsin-without-going-to-court O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indian...

Divorce, even before anything has been filed in court, can be a long and difficult process. It is possible your relationship has been effectively over for a significant period of time preceding the official divorce proceeding. This is beside the fact that the court procedures in divorce can be a difficult and sometimes alienating experience. It is only natural then that people would consider begin...

If alimony sounds scary, its because it is. The responsibility to make monthly payments to your ex-spouse may last indefinitely. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/when-does-alimony-end-in-wisconsin O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions regarding a case or would like to speak to one of our at...

Another episode where BL owner and host, Steve Eschbach, discusses best practices for #localbusinessowners. This video cast features Matt Friscia, one of seven #Transworld Business Advisors in Chicagoland (LaGrange). Matt discusses his career that brought him from working abroad in radio advertising/marketing to owner of a home healthcare franchise to business broker. Learn from his best practices...

In America, once we reach the age of majority and become an adult, we are able to make our own decisions. People need not agree with our decisions. This is one of our basic freedoms and rights as citizens of this country. Therefore, this right may only be taken away for very good reason, and must be limited as much as possible. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-...

Many people associate bankruptcy with liquidation, sometimes known as Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and all of the concerns regarding exemptions that go along with it. In Wisconsin, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy will cost $335 in 2020, and filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy will cost $310. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/wisconsin-chapter-13-bankruptcy-repayment-p...

Probate court proceedings, where a deceased person’s assets are transferred to people, can be a costly, time consuming and sometimes hostile. In Iowa, there are a number of different things people can do prior to their passing to make the process easier and less costly for everyone involved. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/avoiding-probate-in-iowa O’Flaher...

In this article we will explore the concept of #parentage, with a walkthrough of several different types of parentage cases in which the #parents were never married. We will answer numerous questions you may have related to parentage from the perspective of both the mother and the father, if anything is unclear, or the question you have is not fully covered here, please reach out to our qualified...

A temporary guardianship form (officially known as Appointment of Short-Term Guardianship) can be used to authorize an informal guardianship without the need for court approval. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-to-get-guardianship-of-a-child-in-wisconsin-without-going-to-court O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indian...

In this episode we have Jordan Mederich, CEO of DropFunnels, and he is going to discuss how he strategically made a pivot in the marketplace to outsell his competition, acquire market share faster and do it with less effort and friction than everyone else. He does this and made his pivot in a few client-centric ways that not only brings rapid success but leaves his competition scratching their hea...

With the advent of decentralized online entertainment, such as the numerous streaming sites where users create their own content, in turn drawing more users to the sites, copyright infringement and the fair use exception are having their moment in the limelight. The employment of fair use disclaimers has become ubiquitous, with seemingly every viral video invoking the fair use doctrine. Read the f...

Contract litigation is a complex area of law with a lot of moving pieces, it is important to work with a competent business litigation lawyer when a relationship breaks down into a contract dispute. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/recent-changes-to-illinois-breach-of-contract-and-contract-dispute-laws-2021 O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across...