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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

D.A. Fani Wills Accused of Paying Boyfriend Double Salary and Meeting Kamala Harris Prior to Trump Indictment, Defense Lawyer Testifies

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Atlanta, Georgia – Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is facing scrutiny over allegations of impropriety, as claims surfaced that she paid her prosecutor boyfriend Nathan Wade double the salary of his colleagues. The controversy deepened when defense lawyer Ashley Merchant testified to a Georgia state Senate hearing, alleging that Willis met Vice President Kamala Harris prior to indicting former President Donald Trump. Merchant also raised concerns about the lack of accountability in Wade’s billing practices and the extensive text messages exchanged between him and Willis. The allegations have cast doubt on Willis’ involvement in … Read more

Lawyer Exposes Romantic Relationship Between Georgia DA and Special Prosecutor, Citing Conflict of Interest in Trump Election Interference Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – Ashleigh Merchant, the lawyer representing Michael Roman, a co-defendant of Donald Trump, appeared before a specially appointed Georgia state Senate committee on Wednesday to present her investigation into Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ romantic relationship with a special prosecutor, Nathan Wade. Merchant argued that this relationship constitutes a conflict of interest and called for Willis to be removed from the election interference case against Trump. Merchant’s appearance before the legislative committee followed a lengthy court hearing that featured testimonies from both Willis and Wade. Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee is expected … Read more

Former City Lawyer Testifies About Concerns Over Controversial Bonus Plan, Sparks Clashes with Aaron Zahn

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Aaron Zahn, the former CEO of JEA, found out that the bonus plan that led to his firing and federal conspiracy charges might not be legal, causing him to become angry and frustrated. This revelation came from Jason Gabriel, the former general counsel for the city of Jacksonville, who testified at the trial of Zahn and ex-JEA CFO Ryan Wannemacher. The defendants are accused of implementing a bonus scheme that allowed JEA employees to purchase company “units” that could increase in value if the utility was sold. Gabriel argued that he had … Read more