For years, the law of the land held that if you get pulled over for drunk driving in Wisconsin, law enforcement officers were permitted to take a sample of your blood for testing purposes with or without your consent. That rule changed in 2013, and now the police must either obtain your consent or a warrant […]
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APPLICATIONS DUE BY SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2018 MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary Dan Zimmerman announced today that the WDVA has started accepting applications for grants up to $25,000 from registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families.
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West & Dunn is proud to announce the addition of two new attorneys, Eric Pangburn and Jonathan Heiden, as well as the opening of a new office location in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Eric Pangburn has joined West & Dunn as a partner in its new Two Rivers location. Eric has successfully litigated cases throughout Wisconsin since
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The Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission has named Travis James West of West & Dunn to the 2017 Pro Bono Honor Society. The award, announced annually in conjunction with National Law Day, was created by the Commission with support from the Wisconsin State Bar’s pro bono program to honor lawyers who have performed at least 50 hours of
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On January 11, 2018, an Administrative Law Judge in the Department of Labor found, for the first time ever, that exposure to military burn pits caused the adverse respiratory condition of an applicant for government benefits. News of the decision spread like wildfire across the Internet, setting social media, news, and opinions sites ablaze. In
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On Tuesday, April 17, West & Dunn co-founder Travis West participated as a guest speaker in the VetToCEO Core Entrepreneurship Program. Mr. West’s presentation focused on common legal challenges faced by new business owners, and strategies to consider when attempting to overcome them. VetToCEO’s seven-week online program allows qualified veterans and Active, Guard, and Reserve
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In a 6-1 decision issued on April 10, the Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a Wisconsin man for carrying an uncased, loaded handgun in the glove compartment of his vehicle without a concealed carry license. In State v. Grandberry, the court address the case of Brian Grandberry, who was convicted of a Class A
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As the month of March draws to a close, uncertainly looms as VA continues its efforts to improve the appellate system for service connected disability claims. On the positive side of the ledger, on March 23 VA announced the deployment of a new tool that will allow veterans to track the status of their appeals via the vets.gov website.
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Comedian Jeff Foxworthy has written more than a handful of jokes poking fun at those with jobs that require your name to be sewn on your shirt. Over the years I’ve had plenty of those jobs, including my stint working for Uncle Sam. Even while in the Army, however, I quickly came to understand that
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