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Please Click HerePosted on October 21, 2025
Congratulations to Ryan Gallagher, President & CEO of Rocket Industrial, on receiving the Ruder Ware Innovator Award, in memory of G. Lane Ware. This honor celebrates Lane’s legacy, a champion of entrepreneurship and innovation. Ryan embodies that spirit—leading Rocket Industrial’s shift to a purpose-driven model, launching initiatives like Project100K and The Million Pound Promise, and […]
Posted on October 21, 2025 by Samuel J. S. Moheban
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, […]
Posted on October 17, 2025 by Samuel J. S. Moheban
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, […]
Posted on October 15, 2025
We are pleased to welcome Attorney McKenna Coffeen. Growing up immersed in agriculture, McKenna dedicated herself early on to elevating the industry. Learn more about McKenna.
Posted on September 24, 2025 by Samuel J. S. Moheban
On September 19, 2025, the President signed an executive order directing the creation of a “Gold Card” program in which a one-million-dollar gift to the United States on behalf of an individual or two-million-dollar gift to the United States by an entity on behalf of an individual shall be treated as evidence of eligibility for […]
Posted on September 23, 2025 by Samuel J. S. Moheban
Late last week, the White House issued a Proclamation which added a payment requirement of $100,000 to new H-1B petitions. The Proclamation provides a narrow exception for persons whose employment is determined in the Secretary of Homeland Security’s discretion to be in the national interest of the United States. This new requirement went into effect […]
Posted on September 4, 2025
Thank you, Wausau City Pages readers, for naming Ruder Ware the best law firm in town! We’re honored to serve the people and businesses that make our region thrive—from entrepreneurs and employers to families planning for the future. Since 1920, we’ve supported the Wausau area and beyond with a depth of legal services unique to a […]
Posted on August 28, 2025
Join us in welcoming Attorney Morgan Boyd to Ruder Ware’s Trusts & Estates Team. She brings broad legal experience and a thoughtful approach to helping clients plan for life’s transitions. Learn more about Morgan.
Posted on August 25, 2025 by John N. Jacobson and Kathi M. Kilgore
What Happened In July, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in Evers v. Marklein that reshapes how administrative rules are created and implemented in the state. The Court struck down the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules’ (JCRAR) authority to indefinitely suspend or block regulations, finding those powers unconstitutional. In response, Governor […]
Posted on July 24, 2025
Join us in welcoming Attorney Bryce Ebben. He brings a distinctive perspective to Ruder Ware’s Business Transactions Team, shaped by his background in biology and certification as an Associate Ecologist. Learn more about Bryce.