What Should I Do If I Am Charged With a Parole Violation? A charge for violating parole can shake your life to its core, leaving you overwhelmed with fear, uncertainty, and confusion about what lies ahead. However, if you’re in Wisconsin, know you’re not without options. At West & Dunn, we’re known for skillfully navigating […]
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If I Served in Vietnam, Am I Eligible for Disability? The Vietnam War was one of the most devastating conflicts ever fought by the United States. Of the 3.4 million soldiers deployed to Southeast Asia, over 58,000 were killed. Those who survived were often left with severe physical and emotional scars. This includes lingering effects
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What Legal Documents Should You Expect if You Are Served with a Lawsuit? Has a stranger showed up at your place of employment or home, handed over an assortment of papers, and told you that you’ve been served? Try not to panic. While no one is ever truly ready to deal with the unfortunate reality
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By Andrew Adams The US Department of the Treasury announced on Sunday, March 2, 2025, that it will not enforce any penalties or fines associated with Beneficial Ownership Interest reporting against US citizens or domestic reporting companies. The Treasury intends to announce a rulemaking limiting such penalties or fines to foreign citizens and companies. While
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On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a decision in Smith, et al. v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, et al., which reinstated the Beneficial Ownership Interest (“BOI”) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). In response, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement
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What Are the Different Types of VA Disability Benefits Claims? Veterans eligible for disability claims because of certain conditions sustained in service to their country may file claims with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). However, filing a claim and getting that claim approved so that you may receive the disability benefits you
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What is a Wage Garnishment? A wage garnishment happens when a court orders your employer to withhold some of your earnings to pay off a debt. What is your recourse if a creditor garnishes your wages in Wisconsin? The first step is to consult a Wisconsin wage garnishment attorney. Creditors in Wisconsin may garnish wages
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What is a Plea Bargain in Wisconsin? A plea bargain is a legal agreement where, in return for the dismissal of additional charges, the defendant consents to plead guilty to a lesser offense or accept a reduced sentence. Plea agreements can hasten case resolution, conserving time, money, and emotional strain. However, accepting a plea bargain
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This was written by Travis James West – Founding partner at West & Dunn The lawsuit, brought by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), challenged the CTA’s constitutionality, arguing that it violated the Commerce Clause by exceeding Congress’s authority to regulate interstate commerce. The court agreed with the NFIB’s position, stating that “the fact
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