Ruder Ware attorneys are frequently sought-after presenters, often traveling throughout the state to present on a wide range of topics. The below listing contains detail on topics previously presented by Ruder Ware attorneys. If you are interested in having a Ruder Ware attorney present on one of the previously presented topics, or a different topic, to your group or organization, please contact Lisa O’Flyng at 715.845.4336.
Posted on September 28, 2016
8:00 a.m – Noon Proposed DOL Overtime Rule Update: Is This Really Happening? Attorney Sara Ackermann Sara will give a brief summary of the Rule and provide an update regarding whether any pending legislation/litigation has affected the “go” date of December 1, 2016. ACA and Wellness Program Update Attorney Mary Ellen Schill Mary Ellen will […]
Posted on August 29, 2016
The Need for Planning Who Is Eligible for Medical Assistance Planning? Protection of the House and Vacation Home Permitted Transfers of Assets Using Trusts to Protect Your Assets This seminar is presented at no charge – refreshments are included. It is offered at both 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please specify a time when registering.
Posted on August 29, 2016
The Need for Planning Who Is Eligible for Medical Assistance Planning? Protection of the House and Vacation Home Permitted Transfers of Assets Using Trusts to Protect Your Assets This seminar is offered at no charge. It is offered at both 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please specify a time when registering.
Posted on August 24, 2016
PRESENTATIONS 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. • Health Care Requirements Mary Ellen Schill • Open Meetings and Public Records Law Update Kevin Terry • Local Government Officials Code of Ethics Update Bob Reinertson • ADA and Reasonable Accommodation in the Public Sector Dean Dietrich DINNER AND NETWORKING 5:15 – 6:00 p.m. […]
Posted on August 3, 2016
SCHOOL LAW ISSUES 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.Dean R. Dietrich, Kevin J.T. Terry, Mary Ellen Schill,and Bob Reinertson will discuss: Student conduct issues including dealing with transgender students and social media activity of students. Wisconsin Open Meetings Law including the recent decision regarding special committee and obligations under the Open Meetings Law. Wisconsin Public Records Law […]
Posted on May 20, 2016
This week, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced its long-awaited rule expanding overtime protection for employees. This means a number of employees will be eligible for overtime pay instead of being considered exempt from federal wage and hour laws. The rule will go into effect December 1, 2016. We’ve fielded a number of calls from […]
Posted on April 7, 2016
Registration: 7:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions: 8:00 a.m. 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Never a Dull Moment in the Employee Benefits World! Attorney Mary Ellen Schill Update on ACA, impact of Supreme Court same sex marriage decision on benefit plans, and whatever else is keeping us up at night. Break: 9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. […]
Posted on April 6, 2016
Keynote Presentation: “Reality-Based Leadership” – Ditch the Drama and Turn Excuses into Results. Learn to recreate mindsets and change an organization’s culture in order to lead in a bold new way. • Nicole Price is VP of Training for Cy Wakeman, Inc. Since joining Cy Wakeman she has helped spread the Reality-Based message all over […]
Posted on March 28, 2016
4:00 – 5:15 p.m. Recent Legislative Changes Impacting Local Governments. The Legislature has passed approximately 275 bills over the last 18 months. This presentation will address the most important legislative changes that impact local governments from workers compensation law changes to tax increment financing changes. Ruder Ware attorneys will comment regarding the impact of these […]
Posted on December 17, 2015
Agenda 9:45 a.m. Registration (coffee available) 10:15 a.m. Welcome and Introductions by Sponsors 10:30 a.m. Practical Procedures for Addressing Employment Issues, Attorneys Kevin Terry and Dean Dietrich, Ruder Ware 12:00 Lunch 12:30 p.m. Worker’s Compensation Basics for the Farm, Attorney Russ Wilson, Ruder Ware1:00 p.m. Panel 1:00 Panel Discussion, Attorneys Kevin Terry, Dean Dietrich, and […]