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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.

Local Government Seminar – Fall 2016

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.   […]

School Law Seminar – Fall 2016

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 […]

How Do the New Overtime Rules Affect Your Business?

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 […]

Eau Claire Employment, Benefits & Labor Relations Law Conference – 2016

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. […]

Annual CWSHRM Human Resources & Labor Law Conference – 2016

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 […]

Local Government Seminar – Spring 2016

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 […]

A “How To” on Employee Management

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 […]

Farm Transition Planning Workshop

Posted on December 7, 2015

Event Details: 10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Registration 10:15 – 10:30 a.m.  Introductions 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.  The Clean Water Rule:  Definition of the “Waters of the United States” – Attorney Russ Wilson, Ruder Ware 11:15 a.m. – noon  Wetlands as Related to Farming and Land Improvements – Gary Starzinski, President, Star Environmental 12:30 – 1:30 […]

School Law Seminar

Posted on November 6, 2015

Ruder Ware is presenting a School Law seminar on December 3, 2015 at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Rothschild, Wisconsin (click here for information and directions). The seminar is designed to give detailed information to school administrators, human resources personnel, and finance executives. We hope you will take the time to attend this event. Agenda 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.   […]

Protect Your Assets: Medical Care & Long-Term Planning – Fall 2015 – Eau Claire, WI

Posted on October 29, 2015

Medical Assistance & Long-Term Care Planning 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 […]