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The information in the following publications is based on the law as of the date of each document. While accurate as of the date of publication, this information may not be correct on a later date because laws and their interpretation change over time. These documents are not to be construed as legal advice. Individuals should consult with legal counsel before taking any action based on these principles to ensure their applicability in a given situation.

"Proposed Employee Free Choice Act Underscores the Value of Employee Communications"
April 28, 2008
Article by Ronald T. Pfeifer

"Hidden Green Jewel: Businesses can gain credits for green reductions"
BusinessWatch
April 15, 2008
Article by Arthur J. Harrington and P. Duncan Moss

"Four Steps To Protecting A Proper Consignment"
Independent Business Association
April 4, 2008
Article by Kristin A. Roeper and Jennifer B. Herzog
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"The New Electronic Discovery Rules: What they mean for healthcare providers"
Wisconsin Society for Healthcare Risk Management
March 24, 2008
Article by Thomas N. Shorter and Choua L. Vang

"Factors to consider when buying or selling a business"
Small Business Times
March 24, 2008
Article by Jennifer Wolff
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"Record CPSC Civil Penalty for Violation of Federal Hazardous Substances Act Serves as Stern Reminder"
March 19, 2008
Update by Josh Johanningmeier

"Cannot Sue The Messenger"
Seventh Circuit Holds Craigslist Immune From Housing Discrimination Claims
March 18, 2008
Article by Jennifer L. Peterson

"IRS Will Not Appeal Pro-Bank Ruling on TEFRA"
March 14, 2008
Article by Debra Sadow Koenig and Sarah E. McNally

"When the Whistle Blows: Navigating Conflicts that Arise for In-House Counsel When a Whistleblower Comes Forward"
ABA Section of Litigation, Committee on Corporate Counsel
February 2006
Article by Sean O'D. Bosack

"Addressing Allegations of Corporate Crimes: Initial Considerations for the Corporate Counsel"
The Wisconsin Business Advisor Series, Vol. 6, Business Litigation
2006
Article by Sean O'D. Bosack

"Corporations and White Collar Criminal Investigations: Initial Steps & Strategic Planning"
Inside the Minds: White Collar Client Strategies, Aspatore Books
2007
Book by Sean O'D. Bosack

"WI Political Law Update: GAB Review of Existing Regulations/Opinions"
March 3, 2008
Update by Mike B. Wittenwyler

"Labor and Employment Law Vantage Point - Winter 2007/2008"
February 8, 2008
Newsletter by Margaret Kurlinski, Christine Liu McLaughlin, Tom O'Day, Jon E. Anderson, Thomas N. Shorter, C. Wade Harrison, John A. Haase and Gene T. Schaeffer Jr.

"Wisconsin Supreme Count Considers New Rules to Define 'Practice of Law'"
Wisconsin Community Banking News
February 7, 2008
Article by William R. Hotz

"Selling a business starts with the first day of ownership"
Capital Region Business Journal
January 17, 2008
Article by Rochelle H. Klaskin
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"Political Law Reminder: Jan 1, 2008 - New Federal Lobbying Law Reporting Periods Begin"
January 4, 2008
Memorandum by Mike B. Wittenwyler

"China Update"
Godfrey & Kahn Participates in Wisconsin's Trade Mission to Japan and China
December 21, 2007
Update by Mark C. Witt and Jonathan R. Ingrisano

"Virtual Schools in Wisconsin Dealt a Blow by Wisconsin Court of Appeals"
December 11, 2007
Update by Thomas N. Shorter and Tom O'Day

"Revised I-9 Form Introduced by USCIS Goes Into Effect December 26, 2007"
New Form Streamlines Documents That Can Be Used for Employment Verfication
November 28, 2007
Update by Gene T. Schaeffer Jr.

"Federal Appeals Court Rules that Hanford Contractors Can Be Held Strictly Liable for Injuries Caused by Emissions of Radioactive Materials"
Health Physics News
November 27, 2007
Article by Douglas M. Poland

"Midwest Governor's Pact on Climate Change"
Significant Opportunities for Wisconsin Businesses
November 20, 2007
Update by Arthur J. Harrington and John L. Clancy

"All Chemical Facilities Must Submit a Top Screen Assessment to DHS by January 19, 2008"
November 20, 2007
Update by Arthur J. Harrington

"Banks Prevail at US Tax Court on TEFRA Issue"
November 6, 2007
Article by Debra Sadow Koenig and Sarah E. McNally

"Significant Transition Relief Provided for Section 409A"
October 31, 2007
Update by Debra Sadow Koenig, Lecia D. Johnson and Sven E. Skillrud

"A New Breed of Borrower: Series LLCs"
Wisconsin Community Banking News
October 25, 2007
Article by Jason E. Kuwayama

"Exploring the Legal Aspects of LEED"
(Wisconsin Builder, October 2007)
Update by Beth A. Jacobs and Jennifer L. Vallier

"Political Law Update: Federal Lobbying and Ethics Reform - The New Law"
October 4, 2007
Memorandum by Mike B. Wittenwyler and Adam C. Briggs

"Education Law Update"
Application of Section 409A to School Year Employee
September 18, 2007
Update by Jon E. Anderson

"Only Limited Relief Provided in the Recent Extension of the Section 409A Documentary Compliance Deadline"
September 17, 2007
Update by Debra Sadow Koenig and Lecia D. Johnson

"Immigration Law Update"
Dealing With Social Security No-Match Letters
September 13, 2007
Update by Gene T. Schaeffer Jr.

"China Adopts New Labor Contract Law"
September 12, 2007
Update by Christine Liu McLaughlin and Margaret Kurlinski

"Supreme Court Changes Antitrust Analysis"
Leegin v. Creative Leather Products, Inc. v. PSKS, Inc.
August 21, 2007
Update by Kevin J. O'Connor

"Fair Warning"
New ANSI Hazard Communication Guidelines
In Business
August 20, 2007
Article by Josh Johanningmeier

"Employee Recruitment in China is Challenging"
Small Business Times
August 17, 2007
Article by Christine Liu McLaughlin
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"Emerging Payment Systems"
A Prepaid Card Premier
Wisconsin Community Banking News
August 8, 2007
Article by Patrick S. Murphy

"Consumer Product Safety Commission Proposes More Stringent Regulation of Imports and Recalls"
August 3, 2007
Article by Josh Johanningmeier

"Indian Nations Legal Update"
August 2, 2007
Newsletter by Brian L. Pierson

"Health Law Vantage Point - Summer 2007"
Summer 2007 | Vol. 2, Issue 2
Health Law Vantage Point by Michael E. Skindrud and Margaret Kurlinski

"False Claims Act for Wisconsin?"
Summer 2007 | Volume 2, Issue 2
Health Law Vantage Point by Sean O'D. Bosack and Rebecca Lauber

"Physician Clinic Construction May Require Hospital Building Code Compliance"
Summer 2007 | Volume 2, Issue 2, Health Law Vantage Point
Health Law Vantage Point by Jeffrey J. Femrite and Jennifer L. Vallier

"Risks of Sharing Wage Information with Competitors"
Summer 2007 | Volume 2, Issue 2
Health Law Vantage Point by Kevin J. O'Connor and Jon E. Anderson

"Poor Quality of Care May Trigger a False Claims Act Violation"
Summer 2007 | Volume 2, Issue 2
Health Law Vantage Point by Sean O'D. Bosack and Angela Fogt

"CMS Proposes Significant Changes To Stark Law and Other Regulations Governing Physician-Hospital Business Arrangements"
Summer 2007 | Volume 2, Issue 2
Health Law Vantage Point by Michael E. Skindrud and Charles G. Vogel

"葛德弗瑞.科恩律师事务所上海代表处"
July 24, 2007
Brochure by Robert W. Irish

"Wisconsin Creates Government Accountability Board to Regulate Elections"
July 12, 2007
Update by Mike B. Wittenwyler

"New Homeland Security Regulations May Require G&K Clients to Submit a 'Top Screen' Assessment of Chemicals Present at Their Facilities Early This Fall"
July 6, 2007
Update by Arthur J. Harrington

"Department of Labor Releases Comments on FMLA Regulations: No New Proposed Rules Yet"
July 5, 2007
Update by Tom O'Day

"Remote Deposit Capture Comes with Some Risks"
The Small Business Times
June 22, 2007
Article by Patrick S. Murphy

"Climate Change Presents Financial Opportunities for Wisconsin Businesses"
The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Go Green Business Update
June 22, 2007
Article by John L. Clancy

"Foreign Agents Registration Act: An Overview"
June 13, 2007
Presentation by Mike B. Wittenwyler

"Supreme Court Applies Statute of Limitations to Title VII Disparate Pay Claim, Rejects 'Continuing Violations' Theory Under Title VII"
Ruling Does Not Prohibit Other Vehicles for Employees to Pursue Disparate Pay Claims
June 8, 2007
Update by Tom O'Day

"Godfrey & Kahn Product Liability and Tort Practice Brochure"
June 8, 2007
Brochure by Douglas M. Poland, David G. Peterson, Josh Johanningmeier, Karen A. Waple, Jonathan R. Ingrisano, Winston A. Ostrow, Linda S. Schmidt and Joseph M. Nicks

"Section 16 Considerations for Investment Advisers"
The Investment Lawyer
June 2007
Article by Ellen R. Drought

"IRS Guidelines on “Political Activity""
June 1, 2007
Update by Mike B. Wittenwyler

"Final Rule Issued by Department of Labor Affects Alien Labor Certification Process"
Rule, effective July 16, 2007, makes several changes to existing regulation
May 30, 2007
Update by Gene T. Schaeffer Jr.

"Attraction and Retention of Chinese Employees: A Legal Perspective"
May 22, 2007
Update by Christine Liu McLaughlin and Margaret Kurlinski

"Supreme Court Decides Parents May Proceed Without Legal Counsel in Federal Court for IDEA Claims"
May 21, 2007
Update by Tom O'Day and Thomas N. Shorter

"IRS Approves Furnishing of Electronic Health Records Technology by Tax-Exempt Hospitals"
May 18, 2007
Newsletter by Choua L. Vang

"Climate Change Can Create Business Opportunities"
May 11, 2007
Article by Arthur J. Harrington

"On the Move: Serving Intrastate and Interstate Transfer Students Under the IDEA"
LRP Publications
2007
Book by Thomas N. Shorter

"Final Regulations Governing Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Under Code Section 409A"
May 3, 2007
Newsletter by Debra Sadow Koenig and Lecia D. Johnson

"What Your Company Should Do Now in Response to the Final Deferred Compensation Regulations Under Section 409A"
May 3, 2007
Newsletter by Debra Sadow Koenig and Lecia D. Johnson

"Doing Business in China: What Are Your Options?"
On Balance: The Magazine for Wisconsin CPAs
Mar/Apr 2007
Article by Robert W. Irish

"How the New Electronic Discovery Rules Affect Your Business"
Privacy & Data Security Law Journal
April 2007
Article by Mark E. Schmidt

"California Supreme Court Construes Section 230"
Privacy & Data Security Law Journal
April 2007
Article by Jennifer L. Peterson

"2007 Issues for Retirement Plan Sponsors"
March 28, 2007
Update by John E. Donahue

"Do Physician Non-Compete Agreements Violate Public Policy?"
March 14, 2007
Health Law Vantage Point by Robert J. Dreps

"Health Care Employers of H-1B Aliens Must Notify Government of Terminations"
March 13, 2007
Health Law Vantage Point by Gene T. Schaeffer Jr.

"Block Leasing of Imaging Services May Violate State Law"
March 13, 2007
Health Law Vantage Point by Charles G. Vogel and Choua L. Vang

"Can We Use Gender in Our Hiring Decisions? The Discrimination Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) Applied to Health Care"
March 13, 2007
Health Law Vantage Point by Thomas N. Shorter, Christine Liu McLaughlin and Tom O'Day

"Spring 2007 Health Law Vantage Point"
Spring 2007 | Vol. 2, Issue 1
Health Law Vantage Point by Michael E. Skindrud and Charles G. Vogel

"The Push For Electronic Medical Records Technology: Where are We Now?"
March 13, 2007
Health Law Vantage Point by Choua L. Vang

"At What Point Does Advocacy Become Regulated?"
March 13, 2007
Health Law Vantage Point by Mike B. Wittenwyler

"Insider Trading by Advisory Personnel: What is it and How Can it be Prevented?"
NSCP Currents (a publication of the National Society of Compliance Professionals)
March/April 2007
Article by Ellen R. Drought

"U.S. Circuit Court Reaffirms Blog/Host Protections Under Federal Law"
March 1, 2007
Update by Jennifer L. Peterson and Rebecca K. Mason

"Indian Nations Legal Update"
March 2007
Update by Brian L. Pierson

"Philip Morris USA v. Williams - Punitive Damages Limited"
United States Supreme Court Case No. 05-1256 | Decided February 20, 2007
February 21, 2007
Update by Jennifer L. Peterson

"GIS Registry Review is a Crucial Element of a PHASE I ESA"
Prospective Land Buyers Should Specifically Request a Review of the GIS
February 7, 2007
Update by Arthur J. Harrington

"Attainment Redesignation May Result in Less Air Pollution Regulation"
February 7, 2007
Update by Arthur J. Harrington

"What Every Employer Needs to Know About the New EEO-1 Forms and Regulations"
February 7, 2007
Update by Margaret Kurlinski

"Wisconsin DNR Signs on to EPA’s “One Clean-Up Program” in an Effort to Streamline Clean-Up Efforts In Wisconsin"
February 7, 2007
Update by Arthur J. Harrington

"California Regulators Clarify Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training Law"
February 1, 2007
Update by Tom O'Day

"Court Decision Impacts Wisconsin Sales and Use Taxation of Computer Programs"
January 31, 2007
Update by Jed A. Roher

"Health Savings Account Changes"
January 31, 2007
Update by Todd M. Cleary

"FEC Approves New Contribution Limits for 2007-2008 Election Cycle"
January 26, 2007
Update by Mike B. Wittenwyler

"China's Labor Law Changes Will Have Big Impact"
Small Business Times
January 19, 2007
Article by Christine Liu McLaughlin
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"Federal Affirmative Action Obligations of Banks"
Wisconsin Community Banking News
January-February 2007
Article by Christine Liu McLaughlin

"FEC Subjects Section 527 Organizations to Regulation and Civil Penalties"
December 14, 2006
Update by Mike B. Wittenwyler

"Construction Corner: Strategies for Cracking the Tax Code"
Wisconsin Builder Magazine
December 2006
Article by Douglas J. Patch

"Complying with the Deficit Reduction Act: Questions and Answers About Employee Education Requirements"
Reprinted from HR Pulse (The Official Publication of the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration)
December 6, 2006
Article by Thomas N. Shorter

"Indian Nations Legal Update"
December 2006
Update by Brian L. Pierson

"California Supreme Court Construes 'Section 230'"
Federal statute immunizes individual “users” of interactive computer services
November 29, 2006
Update by Jennifer L. Peterson

"OFCCP: A Year in Review"
November 28, 2006
Update by Margaret Kurlinski

"How the New Electronic Discovery Rules Affect Your Business"
November 28, 2006
Update by Mark E. Schmidt

"Major Labor Law Changes Will Impact Employers in China"
November 28, 2006
Update by Christine Liu McLaughlin

"Winter 2006 Health Law Vantage Point"
Health Law Vantage Point
November 2006
Health Law Vantage Point by Michael E. Skindrud and Charles G. Vogel

"WisDOT Land-Division Authority is Rightly Limited"
The Daily Reporter
November 16, 2006
Article by Jennifer L. Vallier
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"Water Can Bridge Regional Gap (Waukesha County Report)"
Small Business Times
November 10, 2006
Article by Arthur J. Harrington

"Responding to a Data Breach: Is Your Bank Prepared?"
Wisconsin Community Banking News
November-December 2006
Article by Richard S. Marcus

"DNR Establishes New Registration Air Permits"
October 26, 2006
Update by Arthur J. Harrington

"New Law Expands Charitable Conservation Easement Tax Incentives"
October 26, 2006
Update by Arthur J. Harrington

"New Substance Abuse Requirements For Contractors"
October 25, 2006
Update by Jeffrey J. Femrite

"Recent Tax Law Changes"
October 23, 2006
Update by Jed A. Roher

"Will the Hedges Grow in the Distressed Market 'Gardens' of China and Asia?"
Turnaround & Corporate Renewal Review 2006
October 2006
Article by Timothy F. Nixon

"Current Antitrust Risks and Opportunities"
Wisconsin Hospital Association 2006 Annual Convention
September 28, 2006
Presentation by Michael E. Skindrud and Kevin J. O'Connor

"Do Your Homework Before Investing in New Software"
Small Business Times
September 1, 2006
Article by Richard S. Marcus
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"Indian Nations Legal Update"
September 2006
Update by Brian L. Pierson

"Before Negotiating Deals in China, Plan Carefully for Dispute Resolution"
August 25, 2006
Update by James N. Phillips

"Leveling the Playing Field: Remote Deposit Capture Agreements"
Wisconsin Community Banking News
July - August 2006
Article by Patrick S. Murphy

"U.S. Department of Education Releases IDEA Final Regulations"
Key Changes to Regulations Implementing IDEA 2004
August 4, 2006
Update by Thomas N. Shorter and Tom O'Day

"Newly Issued Final Rules under Stark and Anti-kickback Laws Permit Furnishing of Electronic Prescribing and Electronic Health Records Technology"
August 4, 2006
Update by Choua L. Vang

"Federal Prison Industry Reform: The Demise of Prison Factories?"
Public Contract Law Journal
August 1, 2006
Article by John R. McDonald

"Your Time to Answer That Complaint Just Got Shorter"
Recent legislation has more than halved a defendant’s time to respond to a new lawsuit
July 26, 2006
Update by Jonathan R. Ingrisano

"2006 Brownfields Legislation Eases Burdens"
July 26, 2006
Update by Arthur J. Harrington

"New Wisconsin Law Restricts Condemnation for Economic Development Purposes"
July 26, 2006
Update by Paul J. Dombrowski

"Summer 2006 Health Law Vantage Point"
Health Law Vantage Point
July 2006
Health Law Vantage Point by Michael E. Skindrud and Charles G. Vogel

"Internal Investigations: From Expense Padding to Embezzlement to Bid Rigging"
July 11, 2006
Presentation by Daniel T. Flaherty and Jeff Frank

"The LDA Debate as a Lesson for Campaign Finance Reform?"
From "Roundtable: Lobbying Reform"
Administrative & Regulatory Law News
Summer 2006
Article by Mike B. Wittenwyler

"Surveying the Boundaries: State and Tribal Court Jurisdiction"
Wisconsin Lawyer
June 2006
Article by William H. Levit, Jr. and Beth Ermatinger Hanan
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"Open Source Software is Increasingly Under Scrutiny"
June 9, 2006
Update by Richard S. Marcus

"Implementing a New Software Solution can be a Major Transaction"
June 9, 2006
Update by Richard S. Marcus

"Indian Nations Legal Update"
June 2006
Update by Brian L. Pierson

"Wisconsin Repeals Shareholder Liability Law"
May 31, 2006
Client Alert Memorandum by the Securities Team by Dennis F. Connolly

"Recent Ruling Increases Shipper Liability"
More Stringent Due Diligence Required When Hiring a Motor Carrier
May 15, 2006
Update by Ross J. Nova and Winston A. Ostrow

"Clinical Integration: How Far Has MedSouth Really Advanced the Ball?"
The Seventh Annual Competition in Health Care Forum
November 7, 2002
Presentation by Kevin J. O'Connor

"Protocol for Communication in Merger Investigations between the Federal Enforcement Agencies and State Attorneys General"
Ant. Trade Reg. Rep. (CCH) par. 13,420
1998
Article by Kevin J. O'Connor

"National Association of Attorneys General Vertical Restraints Guidelines and Related Resolutions"
NAAG Spring Meeting
March 26-28, 1995
Presentation by Kevin J. O'Connor


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