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Ruder Ware Launches Blog, “The Blue Ink”

Posted on October 11, 2013

In the words of one of our bloggers, “Our attorneys are dedicated to being more than just trusted legal advisors to our clients – we pride ourselves on being considered true business allies.” Ruder Ware’s aim of launching this blog is to be accessible to clients, prospective clients, and friends of the firm by providing […]

Twelve Ruder Ware Attorneys Receive U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers Designation

Posted on October 11, 2013

March 2013 – Ruder Ware is pleased to announce the following attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America(R) 2013 (Copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc. of Aiken SC): David G. Anderson: Real Estate Law Mark J. Bradley: Trusts & Estates Linda M. Danielson: Trusts & Estates Dean R. […]

Attorney Jane Lokken Receives “Woman of Achievement” Award From The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce

Posted on October 11, 2013

Ruder Ware is pleased to congratulate Jane Lokken on receiving the Woman of Achievement Award from the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce. This award celebrates the potential of all women as valued members and leaders of their community, honoring an individual who strives toward the highest level of professional accomplishment and excels in her […]

Attorney John Fisher, II Presents at National Health Care Compliance Institute in Washington, D.C.

Posted on October 11, 2013

Ruder Ware health care and compliance attorney John Fisher, II was a featured speaker at the Health Care Compliance Association’s 2013 Compliance Institute. The Institute was attended by nearly 3,000 compliance officers, attorneys, and vendors from across the country. Mr. Fisher spoke on the topic “Compliance Issues in Mergers and Acquisitions.” John holds Certification in […]

Anita Seering Selected for Prestigious Paralegal of the Year Award

Posted on September 9, 2013

Ruder Ware is pleased to congratulate Anita Seering on receiving the “Paralegal of the Year” Award from the Paralegal Association of Wisconsin (PAW). At present, there are approximately 3000 paralegals in the state of Wisconsin with over 200 of these paralegals members of PAW. The “Paralegal of the Year” award is the most prestigious award […]

Attorney Stewart L. Etten Elected President of Ruder Ware

Posted on September 3, 2013

Ruder Ware is pleased to announce the election of Stewart Etten as its president. Etten becomes the fifth president in the firm’s 93-year history succeeding Mark Bradley who will continue to serve on the firm’s Board of Directors and practice law. Etten is a member of the firm’s Business Transactions Practice Group and serves on […]

Attorney Paul Mirr Joins Ruder Ware

Posted on September 3, 2013

Ruder Ware is pleased to announce the addition of Paul Mirr to their Eau Claire attorney team. An Eau Claire native, Paul previously worked for a company once listed on the Inc. 500’s list of the country’s fastest growing companies. This experience allows Paul to truly understand the needs, desires, and challenges facing small business […]

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Attention Employers! New I-9 Form Required by May 7, 2013

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

On March 8, 2013, the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services division of the Department of Homeland Security released a new I-9 Form. Here is a list of frequently asked questions regarding the new form: When do we need to start using the new form? The USCIS recommends that employers start using the new form immediately. […]

2014 Health Savings Account Cost of Living Adjustments

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

The Internal Revenue Service today announced the cost-of-living adjustments for the HSA contribution limits and for High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums for 2014. HSA/HDHP Requirement  Cost-of-Living Adjustments Limit on HSA Contributions – Self-only HDHP 2013 – $3,250 2014 – $3,300 Limit on HSA Contributions – Family HDHP 2013 – $6,450 2014 […]