2013 News
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02.05.13Faculty & StaffCNBCVada Lindsey, associate professor of law, discussed the weakness of the 401(k) savings plan and how many Americans who earn less are more likely to tap their 401(k) plans early for cash.
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02.02.13Faculty & StaffStevensPointJournal.comPaul Secunda, associate professor of law, commented on Wisconsin Corrections Secretary Ed Wall's decision to warn department employees that they could be fired for spreading "false or malicious information" about the department.
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02.02.13Faculty & StaffJS OnlineJanine Geske, distinguished professor of law, has been named to serve as a mediator for the stalled negotiations between the War Memorial Center and the Milwaukee Art Museum.
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01.16.13Faculty & StaffU.S. NewsInstitute, commented on NCAA president Mark Emmert's proposal that would give athletes a chance at receiving stipends of up to $2,000 toward the full cost of attendance. "It's one thing for the Michigans or Ohio States or Southern Cals that are generating a lot of revenue to do this. For the other schools, I think that's going to be tough," Mitten said. "I think a lot of this will be determined internally with smaller schools saying we can't afford it."
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01.14.13Faculty & StaffJS OnlineJustice Patience Roggensack - a member of that majority - is running for a second term. Challenging her are Marquette University law professor Ed Fallone and lemon law attorney Vince Megna. A Feb. 19 primary will narrow the field to two candidates. So far Roggensack has talked about her credentials and Fallone has highlighted problems on the court, with both steering away from discussing upcoming cases. That's not unusual in court races, with candidates generally declining to discuss matters that could come before the court. "I have never taken positions on issues that could...
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01.09.13Faculty & StaffUS Department of LaborWASHINGTON – Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced the appointments of five new members to the 2013 Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans – known as the ERISA Advisory Council. She also announced the incoming chair and vice chair of the council.