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50 Years of Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law: Essential Developments Every Lawyer Must Be Aware Of

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MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — As Wisconsin’s Fair Dealership Law marks its 50th anniversary, it is vital for lawyers to stay informed on recent developments surrounding this legislation. The law, which provides protections to franchisees against unfair termination or non-renewal by franchisors, has had a significant impact on the state’s business landscape since its enactment. This article aims to delve into the key aspects lawyers should know about this historical law. The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law was enacted in 1971, making Wisconsin one of the first states to adopt such legislation. Its primary objective is to safeguard … Read more

Napoli Shkolnik Receives Prestigious First-Tier Rankings in Best Law Firms® 2024

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Melville, New York – Napoli Shkolnik, a nationally recognized law firm, has achieved five Tier 1 distinctions in the 2024 edition of the Best Law Firms® rankings. Led by Founding Partner Marie Napoli, the firm has been recognized for its excellence in three practice areas. The firm received national Tier 1 recognition for Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs in 2024. In New York City, Napoli Shkolnik achieved regional Tier 1 rankings in Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs and Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs. Additionally, the firm received regional Tier 1 distinctions in Mass Tort … Read more

Appeals Court Reverses Ruling on Texas Law Granting Police Broad Powers in Arresting Migrants

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Houston, Texas – The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court ruling that temporarily halted a Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the United States. The decision has granted a temporary administrative stay for seven days, giving the federal government time to appeal to the Supreme Court. If the Supreme Court does not intervene, the law will go into effect on March 9. Last week, U.S. District Judge David Ezra blocked the Texas law, which was supposed to take effect on March 5, marking a victory … Read more

Federal Judge Rejects Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Arkansas Obscenity Law Targeting Libraries

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FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – A federal judge has once again rejected the dismissal of a lawsuit that challenges a state law criminalizing the distribution of library materials considered obscene to minors. The decision came in response to defendants’ requests to strike certain portions of the lawsuit. The lawsuit targets a law in Arkansas that makes it a crime to provide minors with library materials deemed obscene. The law has received criticism for potentially violating the First Amendment rights of individuals, including librarians and educators. In his ruling, the judge deemed the defendants’ requests to be without … Read more