Attorney Shanna Fink Joins ACTEC as a Fellow

After a rigorous vetting process, Attorney Shanna Fink was elected to join the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) as a fellow. Shanna’s contributions to estate planning are extensive, from leading educational seminars and publishing articles to serving on key committees, including her current role on the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Real Property […]

Handing Down the Harvest: Succession Planning for Cranberry Growers

For generations, Wisconsin cranberry farms, like potato farms, have been more than businesses—they’ve been legacies. Passed down through families, these farms are rooted in tradition, hard work, and deep community ties. But as the industry evolves and families grow, succession planning becomes not just a smart strategy, it’s essential. Unlike many other sectors, retirement is […]

Attorney Amy Ebeling Joins Meritas’ U.S. Leadership Committee

Ruder Ware is pleased to announce that Attorney Amy Ebeling has been appointed to the U.S. Leadership Committee for Meritas, the leading alliance of independent law firms that serves the legal needs of companies doing business across markets worldwide. Ebeling will serve a three-year term, building relationships throughout the organization on behalf of the U.S. […]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Fee Proclamation

On October 16, 2025, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The lawsuit seeks a declaration that President Trump’s recent proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions is unlawful, […]

2026 Qualified Plan Cost of Living Increases, 2026 Social Security Taxable Wage Base

On November 13, 2025 the Internal Revenue Service announced the cost-of-living adjustments for the various qualified retirement plan limits.  Almost all of the limits shown below have increased from last year.   Qualified Plan Limit Cost-of-Living Adjustments 401(k) and 403(b) elective deferral limit 2025 – $23,500 2026 – $24,500 $200,000 compensation limit 2025 – $350,000 […]

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USCIS Issues New Guidance on $100,000 H-1B Fee Proclamation

On October 20, 2025, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) issued new guidance clarifying how the recent $100,000 H-1B fee proclamation would be implemented, notably: The $100,000 fee does not apply to petitions filed before September 21, 2025. The $100,000 fee does not apply to petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025, […]