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Please Click HerePosted 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.
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.
Posted on July 10, 2025 by Amy E. Ebeling, Jacob A. Schraeder and Bryce B. Ebben
As you may be aware, on July 4, 2025, a landmark piece of tax legislation – commonly referred to as “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” – was signed into law, ushering in some of the most significant changes to the tax code in recent years. This sweeping bill touches nearly every corner of the tax […]
Posted on July 9, 2025 by Kathi M. Kilgore, John N. Jacobson and Ethan R. Pawlak
The ever-changing landscape of state government requires businesses across all industries to stay informed on the happenings in Madison. Welcome to the July issue of the Capitol Connection. In this issue: Governor Tony Evers Signs 2025–2027 Wisconsin Biennial Budget into Law K-12 Education and Child Care UW System and Technical Colleges Tax Relief for Household […]
Posted on June 24, 2025 by Samuel J. S. Moheban
On June 20, 2025, the United States Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced a new functionality of E-Verify called a Status Change Report. The announcement instructs E-Verify employers to regularly log in to E-Verify to generate Status Change Reports and to immediately begin the reverification process for “each current employee whose EAD the Status Change […]
Posted on June 23, 2025 by Nicole L. Stangl
On June 5, 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision that continues to reinforce the importance of providing honest and accurate feedback to employees regarding employment decisions. Marlean Ames, a straight woman, was employed by the Ohio Department of Youth Services. She interviewed for a new management position but was passed over in […]