You’re sitting at home when you notice a maintenance worker in your front yard working on the power lines. You’re frustrated and just want your privacy, wondering if there’s anything you can do to stop it. In most cases, the answer is: probably not. That’s because many utility workers have the legal right to be […]
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Can I Receive Disability for Military Sexual Trauma? Service in the U.S. Armed Forces is a lifelong dream for many. The opportunity to serve one’s country, learn new skills, make lasting relationships, and pay for a continuing education make service attractive to different people for different reasons. Regardless of one’s motivations for enlistment, though, no
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Caution: This document discusses matters of death and severe medical trauma. In this article, associate attorney Adams offers an explanation of Wisconsin’s Authorization for Final Disposition and emphasizes its significance in estate planning. What is an Authorization for Final Disposition? An Authorization for Final Disposition is an estate planning document which provides authority to a
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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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