Aug

24

The Public Health Option and Lessons from the San Francisco Experiment

Posted by: Paul M. Secunda | August 24, 2009 | 4 Comments

As I prepare to provide brief commentary on various legislative provisions for a CCH publication that will explain health care reform legislation once it is finalized, I could not help but take notice of this important op-ed. It is by a trio of labor and health economists that ran in the New York Times [...]

Feb

8

My Favorite Wisconsin Cases

Posted by: John J. Kircher | February 8, 2009 | 1 Comment

Where does one start?!  I attempt to bring Wisconsin law into my classes for several reasons.  The “Diploma Privilege” permits our students to practice in this state without taking the Bar Exam.  Wisconsin courts have been pacesetters as to matters considered in the subject areas in which I teach.  I believe students should learn, as [...]

Dec

19

Newly Accepted Civil Cases at Wisconsin Supreme Court, Including Biskupic Slander Case

Posted by: Jessica E. Slavin | December 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

As just mentioned, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided to accept six new cases, three criminal cases and three civil ones. My prior blog post about those cases discussed the criminal cases; this post discusses the civil ones.
The most newsworthy civil matter seems to be Biskupic v. Cicero, 2007AP2314. Through this appeal Vince Biskupic seeks [...]

Oct

15

The Impact of the Economic Collapse on U.S. Employee Benefits

Posted by: Paul M. Secunda | October 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

One of the less followed stories during the economic collapse is its potential impact on the employee benefits of employees in the United States.  Not only will workers lose a substantial part of their pensions because of the falling price of securities in their 401(k) accounts, but there might even be a bigger problem [...]

Oct

6

Priorities for the Next President: Don’t Change a Thing About Tort and Insurance Law

Posted by: John J. Kircher | October 6, 2008 | 1 Comment

I am very happy with the state of tort and insurance law. Thus, my message to the new president would be: Don’t change a thing.
I suspect that will be true if a Republican is elected president. If a Democrat is elected, I also suspect there will be little change in tort law brought about by [...]