OSHA violations total more than $676,000 for Sun Prairie company
The U.S. Department of Labor has fined Sun Prairie-based Didion Milling more than $676,000 for workplace safety violations that led to the death of a worker last year.
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Radio station shooting victim files lawsuit
Eugene Crisler, a man shot at WORT-FM in 2018, has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the station.
MTI/MMSD impasse may head to court
The Madison teachers’ union president has warned of possible legal action if the Madison Metropolitan School District refuses to reissue teacher contracts with automatic raises tied to experience and educational attainment.
State revenue department publishes guidance for LLCs
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue has published a guide for limited liability companies (LLCs) to help promote the understanding of these entities for tax purposes.
FTC, Wisconsin sue Frontier for slow internet
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and six states, including Wisconsin, are suing Connecticut-based Frontier Communications for not delivering the internet speeds it promised.
Arbitrator orders Epic to pay overtime to technical writer
In an arbitration hearing, Epic Systems has been ordered to pay back overtime wages to a technical writer who had been misclassified as overtime-exempt.
Local small business sues over denied insurance claims related to COVID-19 closures
Supporting one another was how many small businesses and organizations made it through the COVID-19 pandemic, but for one Madison-based glass blowing business, what was supposed to be a partnership between its insurance company and itself has been anything but supportive.
Wisconsin legal group questions restaurant program’s priority of women and minorities
The conservative legal group Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty has filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden’s administration for its prioritization of restaurants and bars owned by women and certain minorities.
American Girl lawsuit resolved
The April 2020 suit has been resolved to both sides’ satisfaction and without any monetary considerations, but no specific details about the settlement were disclosed.
Dane County judge sides with public health department on setting COVID-19 restrictions
Circuit Judge Jacob Frost sided with Public Health Madison and Dane County in a decision on a suit brought by Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty.
Nothing but cons in PRO Act for employers
In the age-old debate about who has it better, employers or employees, it can often feel like employers have the upper hand in almost every situation, even if that’s not always the case.
Gift cards that kept on taking
Debi Offerdahl, 58, was a go-to stylist for political dignitaries and ESPN on-air talent, and her bustling salon and spa, known then as the Ultimate Spa Salon, employed about 70 people and brought in about $2.5 million a year.
Leadership Insight: 5 ways fraudsters have businesses in their sights
Every year, thousands of small businesses find themselves targets of fraudulent or deceptive sales practices.
Khaleel joins Wisconsin Ethics Commission
Dane County Assistant District Attorney Awais Khaleel has been chosen to join the Wisconsin Ethics Commission.
Renegotiated Foxconn agreement to save $2.77 billion
A renegotiated deal between the state and Foxconn Technology Group is an $80 million, six-year agreement that will save taxpayers an estimated $2.77 billion.
MATC president issues statement on Chauvin verdict
Madison College President Jack Daniels published a reaction to the verdict in the killing of George Floyd.
Audit: WEDC compliance improving
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.’s (WEDC) most recent audit showed that the agency has been improving on several performance measures.
Madison restaurateur steps away from duties after charges
Charged with alleged domestic abuse, Patrick Sweeney, the co-owner of Merchant, Lucille, and Brothers Three restaurants will step down from his current management responsibilities.
Sports pub fire under investigation
The cause of a fire at the location that once housed Callahan’s Sports Bar is under investigation and foul play has not been ruled out.
High court rules governor can’t limit capacity
In a 4–3 ruling, the Wisconsin Supreme Court said that Gov. Tony Evers' administration does not have the authority to issue capacity limits on bars, restaurants, and other businesses without legislative approval.
